The Virgin Islands Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program is a management development certificate program specifically for managers in federal, state and local government and non-profit organizations. The program prepares participants for the challenges and unique demands of the public management profession. CPM classes are developed to meet the highest standards and participants gain cutting-edge knowledge and learn practical skills from experienced experts. The Virgin Islands CPM program is being delivered by the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (ILOE). The 2013-2014 application window opens from May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013. Interested managers and supervisor may contact Ms. Dianne Bynoe, Training Coordinator at Division of Personnel at (340) 774-8588 or via at CPM@dopusvi.net

The Division of Personnel, in partnership with the Government Employees Service Commission Health Insurance Board and CIGNA, is inviting all participants in the 10,000 steps program to a FINALE WALK on the island of St. Thomas this Saturday March 23, 2013 beginning at 5:30 a.m. from Lindbergh Bay to the top of Blackpoint Hill. A recognition ceremony and healthy breakfast will be held upon completion of the walk on Brewers Beach.

Although the 8 week program has come to an end and the central government’s Cornerstone Fitness site is no longer active, Director Hermon is encouraging employees (old and new) who are interested in continuing to keep track of their steps, that they can register and participate in the very same manner by joining the University of the Virgin Islands/V.I. Port Authority’s current group that will be active well into the month of April. In order to do so, employees must create new profiles by clicking on the “self-registration” tab on the left side of the home page. Prior participants can use their same pedometer and new employees will have to purchase their own from a retailer of their choice, as the DOP has long exhausted its supply. Interested employees can register at the following link:

The Division in conjunction with the GESC Health Insurance Board and CIGNA will be launching a 10,000 step eight (8) week walking program. The kick-off event will be on Saturday, January 12, 2013. On St. Thomas it begins at Fort Christian Parking Lot at 6:30 am and on St. Croix the walk begins at St. Croix Majorette headquarters at 5:00am. Those employee who are interested in participating can click "more info" to be redirected to the registration website and contact their Departmental Personnel Officer to inquiry about the activity. Pedometers are limited to first come first serve.

The Management and Staff at the Division extends a heartfelt Happy Birthday wishes to Ilean Turnbull, at the Division. May God bless you with many more!!