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Great service is not a luxury but a standard- Director of Customer Service

Director of Customer Service, Ms Kedimone Rubaine, has urged members of the public to take advantage of the Customer Service Care Centres. Photo: Facebook
A Customer Service Care Centre has been officially opened on Virgin Gorda on July 24, 2025, almost eliminating the need to travel to Tortola to access government services. Photo: Facebook
A Customer Service Care Centre has been officially opened on Virgin Gorda on July 24, 2025, almost eliminating the need to travel to Tortola to access government services. Photo: Facebook
Rate Us is the government's feedback mechanism. Photo: Internet Source
Rate Us is the government's feedback mechanism. Photo: Internet Source
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of Customer Service, Ms Kedimone Rubaine, has urged members of the public to take advantage of the Customer Service Care Centres.

The second Customer Service Care Centre in the Virgin Islands (VI) was opened in Virgin Gorda on Thursday, July 24, 2025. 

During the ceremony, Ms Rubaine said, “We encourage you to interact with the centre.”

Great service is not a luxury, but a standard 

She added that the Public Service Transformation Programme, as it relates to customer service, champions accessibility, responsiveness and continuous improvement. 

“Our customer service programme is built on the belief that great service is not a luxury; it is a standard, and our public officers stand on the promise of delivering the same service to our clients that we expect to receive in return.”

Ms Rubaine also assured the public that the employees of these Customer Service Care Centres are trained to assist them with whatever their needs are. 

“The Customer Service Care Centres are there for the public to engage with the specialists stationed there,” she said, continuing, “They can help you make doing business with [the] government easier.”

Feedback welcomed; go to Rate Us

Feedback, questions and ideas from the public are also welcome, Ms Rubaine said. 

According to her, the government has a feedback mechanism called Rate Us (www.rateus.gov.vg). 

“You tell us how we’re doing, you tell us the things that we need to change, you tell us about your good interactions, you let us know the things that we can do to make serving you better,” she explained. 

It is together with this feedback, the standard of customer service across the VI will continue to rise. 

22 Responses to “Great service is not a luxury but a standard- Director of Customer Service ”

  • Honest Feedback (28/07/2025, 11:59) Like (33) Dislike (0) Reply
    You’ve been doing a commendable job in your role, and I truly recognize the effort you put in. However, I must be honest — I believe there is a serious need to improve the attitude and professionalism of the immigration officers stationed at the Waterfront.
    The experience I had with them was extremely disappointing. It felt as though they were more focused on intimidating rather than assisting, treating people in a way that was unwelcoming almost as if we didn’t belong here. No one should feel that way when going through immigration.
    I strongly encourage you to consider rotating these officers or providing proper training or even replacing them if necessary. A more courteous and respectful approach would make a world of difference for everyone passing through.
    • US (30/07/2025, 06:45) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      I have never been to any country where immigration is welcoming. Tell that to President Trump, Prime Minister Starmer and the likes. Try going to the US without a blue passport see how welcome you feel.
  • sorry (28/07/2025, 12:00) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    There are some people who understand that but the are a lot of people working in offices thinking we come to beg them a favor.
    And even in begging the favor they still treat you bad. Soon most businesses will hire all Philipinos
  • jack (28/07/2025, 13:09) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pure talk
  • high horse (28/07/2025, 14:07) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    Just a dog and pony show.
  • resident (28/07/2025, 14:09) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I have noticed an improvement in customer service in some areas. Have no problem with customs or immigration at the airport. So kudos to them. A smile and a 'Welcome home' or an 'Enjoy your stay in paradise' can go a very long way. Try it you will be surprised how it makes you feel good inside.
  • ma yute (28/07/2025, 15:41) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    clearly she hasn't been to DMV in a while
    • @ma yute (28/07/2025, 18:54) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      DMV customer service stinks like hog poop. One set of pigs working in that place. Whenever I have to go to DMV, I feel like knocking the hell out of someone who works in that place.
      • Reply (28/07/2025, 22:18) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        Tear it down and start over i guess? lol
      • @@ma yute (29/07/2025, 08:12) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
        I hate when I have to go to DMV. customer service stinks and stressful. You deal with the BS because they might not process your papers, tell you one thing or deep six your papers. I agree a bunch of Island hogs working in that damn place. They have no manners or customer survive etiquette.
    • @ ma yute (28/07/2025, 21:42) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
      There’s a lady that in the section where you do the vision test and take your pic…she is very pleasant and professional.
      • @ma yute (29/07/2025, 11:20) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
        A big yes to that. that lady in vision and picture section is a very nice lady. She appreciates her job and gives good customer service. Can’t say the same for the majority of others. That lady is so pleasant professional and nice.
  • Rubber Duck (28/07/2025, 16:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope there is water in the build
  • Me (28/07/2025, 23:28) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm not sure why DMV customer service has deteriorated.
    Maybe some training is needed in that department.
  • tzyy (29/07/2025, 00:15) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Great to see a focus on customer service standards! For a fun break, try out the Core Ball Game for some quick entertainment!
  • My Take (29/07/2025, 14:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    As a customer of DMV, they need to train the employees, revamp the system and upgrade customer service. There is only one DMV on the Island that everyone have to utilize. When I have to go into DMV, I be like damnnnnn, I don’t want to deal with these people today but I have to.
  • Listen (29/07/2025, 21:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    DMV is stressful.There is lady who checks what your there for and is very helpful..she is everywhere and is a great help.Thankyou.
  • fashion show (29/07/2025, 21:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The problem with attire is another thing.Why ppl going to the gov work or any work with all kind of name plate,chains outside their shirts..foot chains hand chains..piercing..ott nails..on and on..and like three ppl worth of hair almost a drag on the ground.. Jezz man.You expecting manners?you better pray it ain't close to lunch or home time.Bye.

    • @fashion show (30/07/2025, 08:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Oh don’t get me started on the nails, the long pointed ones. How ayo ladies does wash or look after ayo chirren? And on the job ayo struggling to type, write and other things. And the eye lashes, man come on man ayo ain’t seeing a darn think. Like how?
  • Pull ya socks up DMV (30/07/2025, 12:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Agree DMV is a shambles and needs some attention!

    Let’s see DMV next on the hit list. Shake up needed.
  • Wait a what? (30/07/2025, 18:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    A director of customer service? Are we still creatively making up more positions to validate spending more money? Why can't the Head of each department and the supervisors do this for each sector? Why is there a need for a specific person just for this. Its like hiring a director of customer complaints for a business that already has an entire customer service department. SMH.
    • @ Wait a what? (02/08/2025, 06:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You noticed Government trying to be like the private sector all of a sudden Director of this and that…for Govt is sounds so stupid.


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