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Public urged to review Public Service Management Bill & give feedback

Members of the public are encouraged to review the details of the Public Service Management Bill and provide their feedback. Photo: VINO/File
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which received its first reading during the continuation of the Seventeenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on August 16, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which received its first reading during the continuation of the Seventeenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on August 16, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which received its first reading during the continuation of the Seventeenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on August 16, 2024.

The Public Service Management Bill, according to the government, represents a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service sector.

This important piece of legislation aims to modernise and streamline the management of public service, ensuring that government ministries and departments are optimised to effectively serve the needs of the Virgin Islands community, as stated in a press release from Government Information Service (GIS).

The Bill seeks to improve the management and operational efficiency of public service institutions, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of our citizens. In addition, it aims to define the roles and responsibilities of ministers and other senior public officers more clearly, including their capacity to delegate functions and manage ministerial staff effectively.

Increasing transparency & accountability

The Public Service Management Bill also highlights measures to increase transparency and accountability within the public service, fostering greater trust and confidence among the public.

Members of the public are encouraged to review the details of the Public Service Management Bill and provide their feedback.

The Bill is now accessible on the Government’s official website.

Residents are invited to provide their insights and recommendations on the various provisions of the Bill to both their district and at-large representatives. Additionally, they may submit their feedback via email to the House of Assembly at hoa@gov.vg, where it will be disseminated to all members for their consideration. 

6 Responses to “Public urged to review Public Service Management Bill & give feedback”

  • WTF (19/08/2024, 17:27) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why? They won't incorporate or feedback OR enforce the bill anyway. This is just another box-ticking exercise. They're not actually serious about the COI "taking root".
  • sense (19/08/2024, 18:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boards are supposed to be excluded from all this but positions that fall under BVIHSA are on this list.
  • c (19/08/2024, 18:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ha
  • lord o. (20/08/2024, 06:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is a reason. Things happen when there is a reason. The evidence of corruption is there and who involved. The COI is putting a ceased and corrective system in place.. I really expect and thought that the good Premier isn't throwing his full support behind this bill for better Governance..Good for the BVI.
  • Lip Service (20/08/2024, 08:00) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    There was no opportunity for us to give feedback on the Greedy Bill or Integrity Bill, I wonder why? This government is totally dismissive of public opinion.
  • 2024 (20/08/2024, 08:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    our people no longer have any say as it relates to the development of the country. the 13 of them goes into the House of Assembly and next thing you know certain laws are implemented. The people of the Territory have been crying out for the 13 of them to simply fix the roads. Just take a look at the Sea Cows Bay Public Roadway just shameful



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