The UN General Assembly, designated 23 June as Public Service Day. It became a reality in 2002. The day has been acknowledged to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community.
It also highlights the contribution of public service in the development process; it also recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector.
"I would like to take this opportunity to commend the public servants who work in the secretariat of the House of Parliament as well as faction workers and all those working in the seven Ministries of Country Sint Maarten, and the High Councils of State, happy Public Service Day.
"Public servants play an essential role in building a sound civil administration. As servants of the people, we have taken on the challenge and are well on our way to further improving the existing public administrative sector.
"While some may consider providing service to the public is routine, I share the view that it is a privilege and honour to provide service to the public in general. Sint Maarten's economy will definitely benefit when all of us who are employed to provide service are united in achieving this common goal.
"We must be proud of what we have achieved so far together, and we must look forward to continuing to build our institutions in order to build a stronger Sint Maarten.
"I leave you with these words: 'Without an effective civil administration, democracy and prosperity are virtually unattainable.' – Guido Bertucci. Once again, happy Public Service Day on behalf of the Parliament of Sint Maarten," President of Parliament Hon. Gracita Arrindell said on Friday.
