The document is the welcome address by Mrs. Myrtle Palacio for International Public Service Day in Belize on June 23, 2006. She discusses how the public service has been embarking on a journey of change, modernization, and transformation since 2005 to improve service delivery. This includes launching a public service website for greater transparency and accountability. She invites public officers to download and participate in their strategic plan. She highlights how this is the first time Belize is celebrating International Public Service Day to showcase and recognize the worth of public officers. The Office of Governance aims to continue investing in employees' skills development through training programs to work effectively.