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Turks and Caicos Islands Government Celebrates Participants of Inaugural Administrative Excellence Training
PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
AND HEAD OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 17th October 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) is delighted to announce the successful completion of its inaugural Administrative Excellence Training, celebrating the achievements of 21 administrative professionals, including Heads of Secretariats and Executive Administrators. The intensive four-day programme, which focused on enhancing essential skills for Administrative Professionals across all Ministries, concluded with a graduation ceremony held
Facilitated through the Training and Development Directorate, the course covered key topics essential to government administration, including operating in an executive office, effective communication, policy drafting, organisational skills, government protocol, financial oversight, and workplace ethics. To graduate, participants were required to successfully complete a group presentation, the Effective Writing Skills for the Public Service course offered by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), and a final exam with a challenging pass mark of 80. Impressively, over 90% of the cohort achieved distinction, scoring in the 90th percentile for their overall grade.
The event was attended by Her Excellency Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, and the Honourable Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development, both of whom delivered remarks commending the participants for their dedication and highlighting the importance of their contributions to government efficiency and effectiveness.
The event was further supported by the presence of other Honourable Members of Cabinet, Permanent Secretaries, and Deputy Permanent Secretaries, who were in attendance to express their support for their administrative staff.
Commenting on the programme, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Julianna Musgrove stated, “It is incredibly rewarding to see how the participants have embraced these concepts and applied them to their roles. Their success in this programme is a clear reflection of the importance of continuous learning and development within our Public Service.”
The programme aimed to equip participants with practical skills for day-to-day responsibilities while preparing them to take on more strategic roles in enhancing government efficiency.
Successful graduate, Ms. Terrica Walkin, gave a testimonial on behalf of the cohort, sharing her personal experience. “I found the information very useful and was able to apply it to my responsibilities right away,” Walkin remarked, highlighting the immediate value of the skills and knowledge gained through the programme.
Her Excellency Anya Williams commended the graduates for their hard work, expressing her heartfelt congratulations and stating, “The successful completion of this course highlights our dedication to fostering professional development within the Public Service. This achievement, along with the impressive pass rate, demonstrates our administrative professionals’ commitment to excellence and equips them to contribute to a more responsive and efficient government.”
This first cohort marks the beginning of a larger initiative, with additional cohorts planned to further develop the administrative skills of staff across the entire public service in the coming year.
Successful Participants:
- Aaron Garland
- Ali Williams
- Bernadya Smith
- Cynara John
- Cyre Ferguson
- Darlene Clerveaux
- Davis Gardiner
- Denika Been
- Gladisha Cox
- Grethen Been
- Jasmine Malcolm
- Keshaad Pratt
- Kissia Thomas-Cornwall
- Leandra Clarke
- Leandrea Missick
- Marah Smith
- Mellisa Rolle-Ariza
- Shanetta Thompson
- Terrica Walkin
- Vershina Forbes
- Wendy Saunders
