Public Officers Recognized for 35 Years of Service

The Ministry of Public Service today recognized twenty-three public officers who have dedicated thirty-five years of their lives to public service. A recognition ceremony was held where these public officers received a certificate. Additionally, their names will be added to the Public Service Walk of Fame in Belmopan. This year, the Keeper of the Flame Award was bestowed upon Former Chief Magistrate Sharon Fraser. We heard from the Minister of Public Service Henry Charles Usher as well as Fraser.

 

Henry Charles Usher, Minister of Public Service

“It is always a pleasure to share his special day with you. It is a pleasure to be here with my chief, Miss Sharon Fraser who is now the keeper of the flame. That sounds like something out of game of thrones. So, I had to ask what does that mean? The keeper of the flame is a public officer who gives twenty or more years of service and even after retiring continues to do a lot for the public, continues to contribute to her country and the people of Belize. I can’t think of anybody who fits this than Miss Sharon Fraser. Congratulations to all of you on behalf of the prime minister and the government of Belize. I thank you all for your service. Thiery-five years is a testament to your service, your dedication and your commitment to providing the best service to the Belizean people.”

 

Sharon Fraser, Former Chief Magistrate

“I must say that the name suits the award, keeper of the flame. I guess some additional pressures are being brough on me, because if I think I can just go off quietly into the sunset. That is not what I imagine keeper of the flame should be doing. But I am keeping the flame and I will continue as long as I am allowed to. I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks to the ministry of public service and the persons in the public service who are always supportive of me, who would have listened to the advice I have given to improve the service.”