Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe Visits Key Departments to Strengthen Ministry Collaboration

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Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe Visits Key Departments to Strengthen Ministry Collaboration. Photo by Ministry of Health

Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe of the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs recently conducted a series of visits across several critical departments within the ministry. His tour included stops at the Department of Environment, the National Solid Waste Management Authority and the Pharmacy Council.

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During these visits,

Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe

along with

Principle Assistant Secretary, Gwendolyn Carter-Joseph

engaged with management and staff to assess progress on ongoing projects, discuss operational challenges, and encourage closer collaboration across departments. The visits underscore the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing service delivery, promoting environmental sustainability, and advancing public health initiatives across the country.

The Ministry remains committed to ensuring that all departments operate efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the public and support the government’s overall strategic goals.

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Comments (4)

  • Apex Jones July 3, 2025, 5:42 AM

    I hope they in fact perform to their fullest potential
  • informed Citizen July 2, 2025, 8:04 PM

    It’s good to see leadership engaging directly with departments. Real progress starts when top officials leave the boardroom and see the challenges firsthand.
  • Tina July 2, 2025, 5:55 PM

    National Solid Waste has been under pressure. It’s good the Permanent Secretary is checking in directly, hope it leads to better garbage collection systems.
  • Rhea July 2, 2025, 5:54 PM

    Stronger coordination within the Ministry can only be a good thing. Efficiency saves time and taxpayer dollars.

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