From the Office of the Prime Minister ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA - Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has called on public officers to take a more professional approach to delivering service to the Grenadian people. The Prime Minister made the call on Thursday, while addressing the closing ceremony of a three day training exercise for new entrants to the public service. “Government’s services are expected to be at a comparable quality with that in the private sector. As a result, public sector officials need to be proficient, knowledgeable and proactive, if they are to respond adequately to the demands of the Grenadian public,” Prime Minister Thomas told the twenty-four participants. He said they were now equipped with information and knowledge to be better Public Officers. The Prime Minister said the public service requires officers capable of improving the level of efficiency, effectiveness and productivity to address the many challenges that confront Grenada, in the face of the global economic crisis. “The role of the bureaucracy in facilitating changes, enforcing and monitoring regulations and delivering quality services, assumes greater significance in this period as we attempt to maximize scarce resources, reduce costs, improve productivity and generate greater synergies,” the Prime Minister said. “You have been given the requisite tools and information. You are now expected to utilize it effectively to become change agents working in your individual areas to make a difference. The public is looking forward to a visible difference in performance as we seek to cater to their needs,” he said. The Prime Minister told the young public service employees that their collective actions can positively influence the nation's perception of the public service. The training was facilitated by the Department of Public Administration, which is part of the Prime Minister’s portfolio.