As a part of the Deputy Governor’s tour of the family islands, a senior team of Government officials visited the island of South Caicos on Thursday, June 27th, 2013.
During her visit the Deputy Governor took the opportunity to host devotions and a staff meeting at both the Primary School and also the Marjorie Basden High School.
She also met with Special Needs Coordinator Mrs. Noreane Lightbourne and visited the Clinic and Wellness Centre among other government departments.
Commenting on the visit the Deputy Governor said:
“It is always a pleasure to visit the island of South Caicos and to engage with the people there, but I was quite alarmed at the state and working conditions of many of the staff.
“Due to a combination of several government properties being destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Ike and a general lack of maintenance, several staff are working in substandard accommodation which certainly inhibits their ability to work effectively.
“The Acting Permanent Secretary Ian Astwood has taken note of this and will raise these matters with his Minister. I have also brought these concerns to the Premier and other Ministers’ attention. In the meantime it is my intention to move several staff into temporary accommodations.
“The schools on the other hand are in immaculate condition, but are in need of new computers, sporting equipment and other supplies which will be addressed in the new budget.”
