Page 2 G reetings from CARICAD. I am again pleased to have this opportunity through this communication channel to extend Christmas and New Year greetings to all our religious, political, social, and administrative leaders, other stakeholders, strategic partners, well-wishers, former Board members, former employees, and the general public. We continue to live in challenging times. These remain times of uncertainty and threat of widerspread global conflicts. Continued rapid technological advancement, everincreasing political complexity and risin violent crime in our region, are matters grave concern for all. Yet, most of us are people of faith who live in hope even if our religious zeal has dimmed with the passing of the years. arge you to embrace leadership — as a title, but as a responsibility. eadership is not about being in charge; it’s about making a difference. It’s about making decisions that matter, even when those decisions are difficult...... The next phase of Jamaica’s development will depend on your ability to reshape the workforce and lead transformative change.” - Mr. Chris Zacca We are in full agreement with Mr. Zacca’s national and, by extension, regional vision on the mportance of leadership for nsformation of our region. CARICAD is Devon Rowe Executive Director CARICAD The year 2024 was a good year for CARICAD. We implemented many of our planned Organisational Development projects and programmes to the satisfaction of our stakeholders. We provided high quality, relevant training for hundreds of persons through our Leadership Development Programme and related Webinars. CARICAD reengaged with those member states that had been administratively distant. We increased our output on all communication channels. Indeed, we demonstrated that the CARICAD approach to Public Sector Transformation is not only beneficial, but also necessary. It is…. a continuous process of leading and managing change in the public service for innovative adaptation; to enable delivery of services and results in a resilient and sustainable manner. We look forward to doing even more with the limited human and financial resources we are able to command in 2025. Mr. Chris Zacca, President, and CEO of SAGICOR Group Jamaica was recently inducted by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica in their Hall of Fame. Note is taken of recent comments by Mr. Zacca delivering an address to Mona School of Business’ top performers in the 2024 postgraduate cohort: continuing its mission to support leadership development for the transformation of our region. As we close 20024, I wish to express my deepest appreciation to the Chairman, Board of Directors, Staff and Associates of CARICAD for their unwavering support and loyalty. In my capacity as Executive Director, I might be the one at the organisational apex but it is this CARICAD team that enables me to be very proud of our CARICOM organisation of Caribbean professionals. This team delivers “world-class” work as a routine Deliverable on a daily basis. Thank you all, from the youngest and least experienced to the seniors on the team. I extend sincere Christmas and New Year greetings to all. I pray that the Yuletide season will be filled with safety, joy and good health for all of us and greater peace in our world. The CARICAD team is looking forward to continuing to work with you in the New Year, as we plan enthusiastically to celebrate our 45th anniversary of service to our region and the world. Who knows we may ask Mr. Zacca to share views during the Anniversary celebrations. Peace and Love to all. Devon Rowe, Executive Director, CARICAD
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