Ladies and gentlemen good morning:

Today, we are here to observe the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’, under the theme “Join in Building a Culture of Prevention on Occupational Safety and Health.”

The Health, Safety and Wellness Committee is inviting all persons to attend the Opening Ceremony and to view the exhibition for the observation of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, on Tuesday, April 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Breezeway of the Central Administration Complex.

The Department of Human Resources is informing public officers on Jost Van Dyke that a team consisting of members of the Public Service Excellence Award Steering Committee will be visiting Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday, 28 April.

The team will meet with officers in their respective departments to further educate them about the award programme, which is designed to recognise high performers and improve employee morale in the Public Service. The aim is also to arouse their interest in the nomination process.

An exhibition highlighting workplaces in the public and private sector and a ceremony on health and safety in the workplace are activities slated to take place as the Territory observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Tuesday, April 28.

The Department of Human Resources is informing public officers on Virgin Gorda that a team consisting of members of the Public Service Excellence Award Steering Committee will be visiting Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, April 21.