A LARGE crowd gathered at the Public Service Ministry’s Training Division, Vlissengen Road, last Saturday to show appreciation to former Permanent Secretary of Ministry of the Public Service, Hydar Ally. The event, organised by current Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Ministry, Reginald Brotherson, was also attended by Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix and Minister of State Joseph Harmon.
Felix explained that the “well organised” function was a demonstration of the high regard which the staff held for Ally. Felix believes that even though it may now be the end of Ally’s contribution to public service, he is “still fit and ready to continue in other areas that require his skill.”
Meanwhile, Minister of State Joseph Harmon reminded the gathering of Government’s policy when it comes to service in the Public Service. Minister Harmon said, “Once people serve honourably, their services will be respected.” He emphasised that Government recognises the inputs of all Guyanese, irrespective of political affiliation, religious persuasion and ethnic backgrounds. “We are concerned about service and the quality of service.”
Minister Harmon added that because of Ally’s training and somewhat still youthful state, “the door is still open for him to come back and offer his service to Government in that capacity – maybe as a trainer in the Public Service Staff College which will be established soon.”
In turn, the former permanent secretary expressed gratitude to the Government and congratulated them on recognising that service to the people of Guyana is more important than one’s political preference.
Hydar Ally’s tenure as Permanent Secretary and Head of the Public Service came to an end on June 30, 2015.