Public Service Department Transforming Its Operations

Saint Lucia’s Department of the Public Service has undertaken what Public Service Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte described as ‘the mammoth and ambitious task’ of transforming its operations and service delivery.  “The public can expect to see significant changes in the legislation governing the public service.  For example, we have embarked on a Strategic Plan and Operations Manual,” Albert-Poyotte disclosed in a Public Service Day message. The Minister explained that the manual would chart the new direction. According to the Babonneau MP, the intention is to ensure continued relevance and efficiency. Albert-Poyotte, also responsible for Labour and Gender Affairs, noted ‘significant’ investments in several areas. & She said the areas included Human Resources, Organizational Development, Facilities Management, and Training. Albert-Poyotte observed that the Training Division is vital in providing and facilitating professional development courses for public officers. In the area of technology, she declared that the Division of Public Sector Modernization continues to push the digitization of services offered to the public through the digiGov Project. Saint Lucia’s Public Service Day commemoration will feature activities spanning an entire week from June 17 to June 23.   The activities include “Job Shadowing” at respective government agencies for 3rd and 4th form students, “Mingle...