Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. expressed gratitude for the work that has gone into the development of the institute and shared his hopefulness of what the realization of the institute would mean for the future of the Public Service. Photo: GIS/File

A key offering from the learning institute will be an Essential Learning and Development Programme to all public officers and through this programme, officers will complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually. Photo: VINO/File

Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer Jr. expressed gratitude for the work that has gone into the development of the institute and shared his hopefulness of what the realization of the institute would mean for the future of the Public Service.

“It is an incredible feeling to know that more resources are available now for the development of public officers, and, by extension, the transformation of the Public Service. This is an important step forward on the road to building a world-class Public Service”, the Acting Governor said.

The onset of the Learning Institute is estimated to benefit tremendously from a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.  

The extensive MOU allows the Learning Institute to build upon and thrive within the existing framework for professional development that the college has developed and enable Public Officers the immediate benefit of these collective resources.

More tools now available to public officers

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome stated that she has increased confidence in the outlook for the future of the Public Service through the work of the institute. She said the genesis of the programme represents the beginning of a new age of continued and increased excellence within the Public Service.

“The training and development of the Public Service will be closely aligned with the priorities and objectives defined within the National Sustainable Development Plan and the Public Service Transformation Plan,” the Permanent Secretary added.

Mrs DaBreo-Lettsome further stated that it is paramount that the correct capabilities and tools that public officers require to perform their duties are targeted and that they are adequately prepared for upward mobility.

A key offering from the learning institute will be an Essential Learning and Development Programme to all public officers and through this programme, officers will complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually.