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That
comment from Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas during his
weekly radio programme “Ask the Prime Minister,” after a caller from
Mansion pleaded for government to take action against public officers
who were non-productive and not showing up for work.
Referring to the recent statement from the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) that further fiscal sustainability will focus on public financial
management, the civil service, the social security system and the
strengthening of the social safety net, Dr. Douglas said government is
demanding that public servants work.
“That
they give the government their 8 hours per day that they are being paid
for and those, as this caller has said that some are working a second
job, using government time to do a second job, and getting full pay by
government, that has to come to an end and that is exactly what we mean
when we speak of continuing to reform the civil service,” Prime Minister
Douglas told listeners.
“This
kind of nonsense has to come to an end. The caller from Mansion is right
she knows exactly what she is talking about,” said Prime Minister
Douglas.
Responding to another caller who complained that some civil servants
were not giving the public efficient service and were hiding under the
cloak of being party supporters, Dr. Douglas said the governing St.
Kitts-Nevis Labour Party as a Party has done its very best to ensure
that its supporters and other citizens of this country are provided
opportunities for employment.
“I am
one those who believe very strongly and anyone who knows me, I believe
in giving people a chance and an opportunity , it is up to you once
you’ve been given that opportunity and chance to maintain it. If you
fail because of your attitude, poor performance then you should go
simple as that,” said Dr. Douglas.
For more information visit the Communication's Unit of the Office of the
Prime Minister Website at
www.cuopm.org or
www.cuopm.com or contact
Erasmus Williams
Press Secretary to the Prime Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
Government Headquarters
Church Street
Basseterre
St. Kitts
TeL: 869-465-9698
Fax: 869-466-9997
Cell: 869-665-8422
Email:
sknpmpresssec@hotmail.com
erasmuswilliams2000@yahoo.co.uk
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