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Consultations & educational drive begin on Public Service Management Act, 2024

-act assented to by Governor Pruce in Nov 2024
The Office of the Deputy Governor has embarked on an initiative themed ‘Transforming Together’ as they bring the now assented to Public Service Management Act, 2024 to public officers and the public. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Leaders in the public service were engaged in a Senior Manager’s meeting on the Public Service Management Act, 2024 on December 6, 2024. Photo: Office of the Deputy Governor
Leaders in the public service were engaged in a Senior Manager’s meeting on the Public Service Management Act, 2024 on December 6, 2024. Photo: Office of the Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Deputy Governor has embarked on an initiative themed ‘Transforming Together’ as they bring the now assented to Public Service Management Act, 2024 to public officers and the public.

Governor Daniel Pruce assented to the Public Service Management Act, 2024 in November 2024, marking the completion of Recommendation B36 of the Commission of Inquiry’s Report.

The act paves the way for a modern governance and management approach to Public Service, reflecting the commitment to building a public service that meets the evolving needs of the territory.

The initiative began last Friday, December 6, 2024, when leaders in the public service were engaged in a Senior Manager’s meeting on the act.

These meetings are part of an “extensive consultation and educational drive aimed at ensuring the Public Service and the Virgin Islands community are informed about the transformation that the Public Service Management Act, 2024 will drive,” an announcement from the Deputy Governor’s Office said.

Over 400 public officers engaged

Meanwhile, over 400 public officers were engaged in consultation on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, on the act by the Office of the Deputy Governor.

The consultation included informed discussions, the sharing of key insights, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity,

“The meeting allowed public officers to hear valuable information on the Act, ask questions and provide feedback,” a post on the Government’s official Facebook Page said. 

7 Responses to “Consultations & educational drive begin on Public Service Management Act, 2024 ”

  • civ servant (11/12/2024, 18:33) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    It's a waste of time. In the civil service, those who do the real work are few and far between, and we carry a lot of dead weight. You could fire half of the civil service, and there would be no noticeable difference in the quality of service we provide to the public because many of us don't really work.
    • civ servant #2 (12/12/2024, 10:21) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The Government hire to much friends and family members. So the ones with the real qualifications have to work under those who got the job and know nothing. Many of them spend time watching youtube and playing video games at work.
  • african (11/12/2024, 20:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What them to do is to learn it inside out. So they be aware of what is expected when is an internal investigation concerning one's professional conduct
  • Migoman (12/12/2024, 06:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm so triggered when I see the word consultant...-_-..
    When I saw this articles heading, I was like....crappy, another consultation contract??????
  • Citizen (12/12/2024, 09:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    when are we going to have the civil service cuts?
  • NB (12/12/2024, 09:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    An intense Attitude and Customer Service Drive should be be introduced to the Public Service. And I say this because of personal experiences and observations on how people are being treated by Public Servants at various places. Please take this seriously.
  • Talk This (13/12/2024, 08:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you really want to know who knows the work and does the work fire 90 percent of departments head and the job will be done efficiently


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