Public Service Day 2014
The Public Service Awards and Recognition Ceremony was held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Arawak House of Culture under the theme, "An Efficient Service, A Sustainable Future!"
At this auspicious occasion, several past and present public officers were honoured for their contribution to the public service.
Seventy-eight (78) retired public officers were recognized for their services to the State.
Ms. Jermaine Jean-Pierre, Director, Information and Communication Unit captured the Senior Management Award and the Public Officer of the Year Award.
Additionally, awards were bestowed on various serving public officers for extraordinary performance in the execution of their duties. One (1) award was bestowed per category as follows:-
Winning Theme (An Efficient Service, A Sustainable Future): Mrs. Lydia Capitolin-Toussaint
Presented by Mrs. Josephine Corbette, Senior Administrative Officer, Establishment, Personnel and Training Department
Sports Award: Sports Division
Presented by Hon. Justina Charles, Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture and Constituency Empowerment
Jerry Augustine Award: Ms. Caryl Viville
Presented by Mr. Michael Augustine, Brother of Jerry Augustine
Junior Category Award: Ms. Alexia Valerie
Presented by Mrs. Helen Royer, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Environment
Temporary Officer Award: Ms. Roselia Bazil (received by Mrs. Jiselle Allport, Senior Administrative Officer on her behalf)
Presented by Ms. Marcella Powell, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
Senior Officer Award: Mrs. Lydia Capitolin-Toussaint
Presented by Mr. Steve Hyacinth, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Urban Renewal
Middle Management Award: Ms. Kerry-Ann Remie
Presented by Mrs. Rosamund Edwards, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Senior Management Award: Ms. Jermaine Jean-Pierre
Presented by Mrs. Clara Savarin, wife of His Excellency, The President of the Commonwealth of Dominica
Public Officer of the Year Award: Ms. Jermaine Jean-Pierre
Presented by Mrs. Justina Charles, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and the Public Service
Chief Personnel Officer Award: Mr. Wayne Peter Letang (received by Mr. Jones Lawrence, Acting Deputy Fire Chief on his behalf)
Presented by Ms. Irma Edwards, Chief Personnel Officer, Establishment, Personnel and Training Department
Team Award: Maintenance Garage, Fire and Ambulance Division
Presented by Ms. Irma Edwards, Chief Personnel Officer, Establishment, Personnel and Training Department
Minister for the Public Service Award (Division): Inland Revenue Division
Presented by Mrs. Justina Charles, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and the Public Service
Minister for the Public Service Award (Individual): Mr. Wayne Winston
Presented by Mrs. Justina Charles, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and the Public Service
The Establishment, Personnel and Training Department takes this opportunity to again congratulate all the Awardees, Nominees, Retirees and expresses special thanks to all those who made a meaningful contribution to the successful observance of Public Service Day 2014.