Prime Minister, Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips on Thursday commended staffers of the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC), for their dedication in delivering key services to the public throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips making a presentation to a GPOC staffer
He was at the time delivering brief remarks at the GPOC head office during a simple ceremony in observance of World Post Day, which will be celebrated today, October 9. The theme this year is “More than Mail”.
Phillips said that while many other categories of workers have been allowed to stay safe at home, postal workers have been bravely facing the risks of COVID-19.
“Delivery of bills, pension payments and other important payments remain a major part of their role countrywide while our 62 post offices across Guyana serve as critical locations for the payment of Old Age Pension, money transfers, and other critical services,” he said.
The Prime Minister added that the Government would continue to support the efforts of the GPOC to ensure that it continued to meet its mandate.
“Our Government is proud of the continued efforts being put in place by the Guyana Post Office Corporation, even at this challenging time, to innovate and offer efficient and reliable services. We are committed to ensuring that the GPOC receives the support that it needs to continue along this progressive path,” he added.
The GPOC is the largest delivery service in the country with more than 500 staff and 62 locations. The organisation has had to adapt to working within a COVID-19 environment.
Postmaster General Karren Brown said with the changes in the industry, the GPOC continued to diversify its services.
“We are cognisant of the fact that life cannot cease and business of the day must continue. Although there were obstacles, we found and continue to find ways to surmount them…To grow and to meet the challenging demands placed upon us, we recognise that we must continue to adapt our services, packaging, and delivery. We continue to look for ways to digitise, provide e-market services, and improve our delivery options.”
The GPOC also used the opportunity to provide certificates and tokens of appreciation to several outstanding members of staff, and bursary awards to children of employees, who excelled at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
