President Danny Faure chaired a meeting with all Director Generals and Directors from various Public Service Ministries and Departments at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) this morning.

The meeting forms part of the President’s routine consultation with public servants, providing a platform for them to openly discuss work in their respective departments, raise pertinent issues and challenges, as well as make suggestions of possible solutions moving forward.

President Faure opened discussions with a review of actions and decisions from the last meeting and reiterated the importance of consistent internal consultations and communications between Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure smooth coordination in policy implementation.

During the meeting, officials also had the opportunity to make constructive contributions they feel would not only make a difference in their respective departments but for the benefit of country in general. Some of the key points discussed during the meeting included budget priorities, Schemes of Service, Long Service Allowance, programmes to support and assist working parents with children during school holidays, and recruitment.

The President also availed of the opportunity to express appreciation on behalf of government for all the good work being done by public servants and that despite challenges, they continue to work hard and remain focused in ensuring a service is delivered.

Also present for the meeting was the Chief Secretary for Public Service, Mrs Jessie Esparon and the Deputy Cabinet Secretary Policy Affairs, Ms Margaret Pillay.