MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, on Monday convened a strategic meeting with senior leadership of the ministry to strengthen collaboration and sharpen the focus on delivering improved services to citizens.
The engagement, held with Director General, Anand Persaud, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) Dr. Josh Kanhai, and departmental heads, centred on building teamwork, setting clear priorities, and enhancing accountability across all units of the ministry.
Minister Manickchand underscored the importance of innovation and collective responsibility in advancing the ministry’s mandate, stressing that effective coordination is vital to ensuring citizens receive timely and responsive services.
Departmental heads welcomed the forum as an opportunity to share updates and exchange ideas, noting that regular dialogue of this nature will help align efforts for greater impact in communities nationwide.
Monday’s meeting marks the first in a planned series of engagements aimed at maintaining a connected and focused leadership team as the ministry continues to expand its outreach and improve service delivery.