Jamaica’s leaders have used Civil Service Week to praise Public Servants for their dedicated service to the nation, especially during the extraordinary times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor-General, Sir Patrick Allen said the commitment of each Public Servant had not diminished in spite of the overwhelming challenges of the time.
“With pride, integrity and patriotism [they give] of their time, talent, and experience,” Sir Patrick said during a virtual Civil Service Week church service.
He (pictured) noted that the theme for the week, The Public Sector: Anchoring Technology for Sustainable Growth and Efficiency, aptly summed up the Public Service’s resilience during the pandemic.
“The past year has presented many obstacles to service delivery but you have demonstrated the ability to adapt to the changing times and circumstances,” the Governor-General said.
Sir Patrick the Public Service was a critical body which affected the lives of Jamaicans, noting that the diversity of skills, range of perspectives, combined wisdom and experience of its members set it apart from others in the economy.
“Today, we honour the hard work, commitment, and sacrifices of our Civil Servants and thank their families for the support they provide, as each one serves the country with pride,” he said.
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness said the Government recognised and appreciated how quickly Public Servants had adapted to the use of technology outside of the physical office space to meet the demands of the public.
“Many of you have stood tall and embraced change over the years in governance and policies,” Mr Holness said.
“That is why it is so important for the Government to furnish the Civil Service with programs…that would improve business compliance, customer relations and administration…I urge all Civil Servants to continue to improve the proficiency of Government,” he said.
Kingston, 23 November 2021
