In an effort to recognize and showcase the talent of the civil service, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government is pleased to announce the observance of Civil Service Week during the week commencing September 18th thru 24th, 2016.
Commencing with ecumenical services around the Turks and Caicos Islands on September 18th, civil servants will join various churches on each island to ask God for his continuous blessings on the service. This will be followed by individual staff appreciation events on Salt Cay, South, Middle and North Caicos, culminating with a Grand Awards and Appreciation Gala in Providenciales on Friday September 23rd which will seek to pay tribute to over 100 long serving civil servants with continued service for periods over 20, 30 and 40 years, along with a number of other MVP, Leadership and other awards in recognition of persons service. The events will then close out with a Family Fun Day and Inter Ministry Competition in Grand Turk where entertainment will be provided by our very own civil servants DJ's L32, Wally G and Meenie Man among others.
Commenting on the upcoming Civil Service Week, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams stated that: "It is with great pleasure and a sense of pride and excitement that we announce the observance of Civil Service Week 2016 under the theme "Strengthening Ties Within - Building A Better Public Service". I cannot overemphasize the importance that the civil service plays in managing the affairs of the country. From healthcare to education to security, from doctors to lawyers to accountants, teachers, police, nurses, architects, groundsmen, maintenance men, cleaners, these persons all play very important roles and are worthy of being recognized. The civil service has made great strides and improvements in various areas over the years and will continue to do so as we seek to Build Excellence In Public Service. Our aim is to continue to strengthen the ties within by created a highly motivated, efficient and effective public service that is well equipped and able to meet the demands of the public.”
Premier Hon. Rufus Ewing; “The civil service continues to be one of key areas of priority of my government as we seek to provide much needed services to the people of this country. We have invested heavily into the public service through the implementation of the Pay and Grading Review, across the board salary increase, training, development and much needed resources and will continue to do so. I like many of you value the services that our staff provide and am happy to be a part of recognizing and honoring them for their services.”