PUBLIC OFFICERS IN CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE BRIEFED

Hillsborough, June 10, 2009 -- As Government takes steps to improve its service delivery to Grenadians, public officers in Carriacou and Petite Martinique were briefed on Wednesday, on the Grenada Public Sector Modernization Change Management Program.

A five member delegation, led by Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Henry-Greenidge held meetings in Carriacou and Petite Martinique on Tuesday and Wednesday.

One of the main presenters, Policy Development Officer in the Prime Minister ’s Ministry, Merina Jessamy, highlighted the strategies that, if implemented, will help to transform the public service.

She said that cabinet has approved four priorities for change. She listed them as effective performance appraisal & corporate planning, development of a reporting and accountability framework, clarification of the senior managers board and the realignment of the structure of the public service and the services it delivers.

Ms. Jessamy said it is important for a public officer to understand and demonstrate commitment to Grenada .  She said public sector employees must move from emotion based service and to value based service and enhance individual and departmental performance through training.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs, Bernadette Lendore- Sylvester was also present at the meeting.