VILMA ELAINE BROASTER

Vilma Elaine Broaster was born on July 7, 1970, in the beautiful town of Dangriga. Born to Mr & Mrs Linton Broaster, the 4th of eight (8) living children – six (6) brothers and one (1) sister. Attended Wesley Primary school and upon completion, attended Wesley College in 1982 and graduated as the Valedictorian in 1986. Attended Belize Technical College and in 1987, completed the Senior Secretarial Studies. In 1987, began working at her Alma mater – Wesley College as the Secretary and in 1988 taught Book-keeping to second and third formers until her resignation in the summer of 1989.
Vilma started her public service career at the Income Tax Department on November 11, 1989, in Belize City as a typist, thereafter, she was promoted to the post of Data Entry Operator. In 1999, was tasked to work with the consultants from CRC Sogema as a new tax system (SIGTAS) was being introduced – she acted as the System Administrator from 1999 to 2004. In 2002, attended the University of Belize to pursue her bachelor’s degree in accounting and in 2004 was promoted to the post of Tax Inspector. In 2006 upon achieving her bachelor’s degree in accounting applied for a position and was transferred on promotion to the Department of General Sales Tax as a GST Officer (auditor). She went on to serve as Officer in Charge of the Corozal & San Ignacio Offices and in 2015 was given the opportunity to serve as Audit Supervisor (Districts). In 2016, she then went on to serve as Supervisor (Enforcement & Collections). In 2019 with the amalgamation of the Income Tax and General Sales Tax Departments, she applied for the post of Deputy Director General-Tax Operations and was successful.
Whilst still on the job (contract), continues to give her ALL as being a public officer, one must love what they do. Always give thanks to God and never forget that it takes teamwork to work as a public officer. Thanks to family and fellow public officers who assisted along the way. If you love what you do, never give up no matter what obstacles are placed in your path and never believe that you are better than others. With hard-work, dedication and the Grace of God, you will achieve your goal(s).
Public Service is a calling – one that demands professionalism, humility, and a steadfast devotion to the greater good. A successful public officer is not measured by position alone, but by the legacy of service, professionalism, and leadership left behind.