Minister for Health and Social Development, Vincent Wheatley, emphasised the importance of translating strategy into meaningful results.
Minister Wheatley’s remarks come on the heels of the Planning Day for his ministry.
The session brought together senior leadership, programme managers and administrative staff in a collaborative forum designed to strengthen alignment between the Ministry’s long term strategic objectives and its day-to-day operations.
Discussions focused on ensuring that policies, initiatives and performance measures are clearly linked to the Ministry’s desired outcomes for the people of the Virgin Islands.
According to Minister Wheatley, planning is not simply about setting goals, it is about ensuring that their actions today build a stronger, more responsive Ministry for tomorrow.
He said that as a Ministry, they are committed to ensuring that every initiative they undertake is aligned with clear outcomes that improve the quality of life for their people.”
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Tasha Bertie said the discussions allowed them to critically examine their priorities and ensure that their initiatives, resources and performance indicators are working together to achieve their main strategic outcomes.”
The day also included a structured strategic planning exercise, during which teams engaged in focused discussions on the Ministry’s primary strategic outcomes and the practical steps required to achieve them.
Participants examined existing programmes, identified areas for improvement and outlined measurable actions to strengthen impact and service delivery.
The outcomes of the Planning Day will inform the Ministry’s multiyear strategic framework and guide programme development, performance monitoring and resource allocation in the years ahead.