TCI CSA DELEGATION ATTENDS 52ND ANNUAL CARIBBEAN PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – The 52nd Annual Caribbean Public Service Association (CPSA) Conference, held in Bermuda from July 14th-19th 2024, was a resounding success under the theme: “Navigating Challenges by Empowering Workers and Embracing Innovation”. The conference brought together public service professionals, policymakers, and experts from across the Caribbean region to discuss key issues facing public service organizations today.

Over the course of five-days, delegates engaged in a series of thought-provoking sessions and workshops that delved into critical topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Harnessing Technology & Innovation, Mental Health in the Workplace, and Climate Crisis Management. These sessions provided a platform for attendees to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges facing public service organizations in the region.

One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of comprehensive reports on the CPSA’s activities over the past year reviewing the achievements, milestones, and challenges encountered by the association, as well as to provide valuable feedback and insights to shape its future direction.

The delegation representing the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service Association comprised seven individuals: Mr. Demarco Williams (President), Mr. Clyde Greene (Vice President), Ms. Nelene Swann (General Secretary), Ms. Dorika Talbot (Treasurer), Ms. Frankira Forbes (Registrar), Ms. Shakiah Lewis (Chair of the Young Workers Committee), and Mr. Aaron Garland (Membership & Benefits Officer).

Speaking on the conference, President Williams commented; “As the President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service Association, I am honored to have attended the Caribbean Public Service Association Conference. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with other public service professionals from across the region, exchange ideas and best practices, and discuss common challenges facing our civil service organizations.

It was even a greater privilege to have the opportunity to present to my union brothers and sisters on the importance of financial management and capacity building within the organizations.”

The conference served as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering partnerships to address the evolving challenges faced by public service unions and associations in the Caribbean region as well as allowed the participants to leave with a renewed commitment to empowering workers and driving positive change through embracing innovation.

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Insert: From Left to Right: Clyde Greene, Dorika Talbot, Shakia Lewis, Hon. Minister of Labour Bermuda, Demarco Williams, Nelene Swann, Frankira Forbes, Aaron Garland.