In its continuing efforts to demonstrate to young Caymanians the benefits and work satisfaction gained from working in government, the Portfolio of the Civil Service held an internship programme in 2021.
On 21 July 2021, 80 interns were recognised at a celebration held at Government Administration Building, with seven receiving awards. The event took place in the presence of Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service Franz Manderson; Minister for Tourism and Transport Kenneth Bryan; PoCS Chief Officer Gloria McField-Nixon; and heads of department.
Emceed by returning intern Ayanda Jones, the ceremony included a rendition of the National Song by Shakur Ebanks.
McField-Nixon welcomed attendees and shared her story of her start as an intern within the Cayman Islands Government.
“The Civil Service takes great pride in facilitating work experience opportunities for bright, young Caymanians,” she said. “This cohort showcased exceptional talent, with many of our interns quickly adopting and exemplifying our Civil Service Values – Passion, Integrity and Professionalism – while others demonstrated high aptitude for innovation.”
Manderson, who began his career in the Civil Service when he was 16 years old, spoke of the organisation’s commitment to providing world-class service.
“What gets us out of bed every morning is that we can make our people’s lives better,” Manderson said at the event.
Remarks were also given by Director of Communications Oneisha Richards, and by former government intern, Internal Auditor Briannah Myles.
Richards encouraged the interns to, “Be driven. Show up always, even when you don’t feel like it, and even when you don’t feel prepared. … being driven to succeed will be a big part of your success.”
The event included a PowerPoint video presentation highlighting interns in action across the ministries.
PoCS HR Management Adviser Charlene Howell-Litchmore, announced the recipients of the Recognition Award Programme in the categories of Passion, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation and Team Work.
The students honoured were:
- Dimitri Myles for Passion – Youth Services Unit
- Amber Smith for Integrity – Department of Counselling Services
- Marley McCoy for Professionalism – Cabinet Office, Department
of Communications - Bryanna Davis for Innovation – Department of Children and Family Services
The team winners were Jada Ledgister, Jaymar Myles and Diondre Wright in the Ministry
of Investment, Innovation and Social Development.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Johnathan Woods and a prayer by Marley McCoy, followed by light refreshments.
For information about jobs available in the civil service, visit www.gov.ky.
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