The Prime Minister

MESSAGE FROM THE MOST HON. ANDREW HOLNESS, ON, MP

PRIME MINISTER

I extend hearty greetings and congratulations to the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) as it celebrates its 102nd Annual General Meeting.

The JCSA has been pivotal in the advancement of the trade union movement and to date, the Association represents over 100,000 civil servants in the island.

Indeed, civil servants comprise a significant portion of government employees and are the backbone of the public sector. They work diligently to make valuable contributions and we are ever so grateful for their demonstrated commitment to national development.

The JCSA must be applauded for its timely formation of two major services that offer assistance to its members; the Jamaica Civil Service Housing Company, a pioneer multi-family housing development, and the Jamaica Civil Service Thrift Company, which offers financial support.

In performing its duties, the Association must take into consideration the needs of the public to provide quality service, thus enabling civil servants to adequately offer Government services. Additionally, a non-partisan public sector is of paramount importance to our democracy, as they maintain the trust of the public and operate with integrity.. In that regard, as we evolve the way in which we operate as a Government, all stakeholders must encourage positive and impactful contributions that will greatly bolster national development.

After 102 years of valuable work and unrelenting contributions to the public sector, I encourage the JCSA to continue to uphold the highest qualities of professional service to the nation, by guaranteeing a highly trained workforce of competent and committed persons.

I wish for all members of the Jamaica Civil Service Association the very best in future endeavors; keep up the excellent work.

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister