President Herminie Honours Long-Serving Environment Ministry Staff in Seychelles

VICTORIA, Seychelles — President Patrick Herminie has held a special interaction with eight long-serving staff from the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy, and Natural Resources, honouring their dedication and commitment during a ceremony on Monday, February 23. The President honoured ministry staff from the housekeeping section who have dedicated between six and 43 years of service to the Seychelles government.

President Herminie highlighted the importance of every employee within an organisation, emphasising that all jobs deserve respect and recognition. He congratulated the ladies for their dedication and commitment, noting that discipline and perseverance in their work serve as a valuable example for the next generation. He remarked that for a country to move forward, everyone needs discipline.

The MECENR employees shared their heartfelt appreciation, speaking about the challenges they face in their daily duties while also sharing inspiring stories of resilience and encouragement for others. The engaging session served as more than just a recognition event, becoming a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the human spirit behind every role within the ministries and the government.

President Herminie’s gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to recognising workers at all levels of government service. The recognition highlights the often-unseen contributions of support staff who maintain the operational backbone of government ministries.

The session serves as a model for employee appreciation in the public sector, demonstrating how recognition of long-serving staff can boost morale and reinforce a culture of excellence in public service.

President Herminie’s recognition of long-serving environment staff underscores the value Seychelles places on dedicated public service.