Public officers from across the country gathered in Belmopan this morning for a national walk to mark the start of Public Service Week. The walk ended at the Governor General Field, where activities continued.
Freya August, Chair of the Public Service Day National Committee, explained the reason for today’s event, stating “We had a national walk, so the public officers coming from north, south, east, and west, including San Pedro, came here to walk to celebrate the fact that we are proud to be public officers.”
According to August, this year makes 20 years since Belize signed on to the United Nations Public Service Day. The theme is: “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future.”
While the event was meant to highlight the work of public servants, it follows a recent wave of industrial actions by unions that continue their firm stance on their demands for salary adjustments and transparency from the Briceño adminsitration.