Ri. Draft REPORT FOR SUBMISSION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISION for the year 2020 4

REPORTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET’S
DECISIONS:

October – December 2020

Summary Report for the year 2020
Supplementary Report

Cabinet Office (PMEU) April 2021

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................3

ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS............................................................6

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS AND FORESTRY ..........................................................6
CABINET OFFICE.................................................................................................................................9
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, RELIGIOUS
AFFAIRS,AND INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 10
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY AND
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT............................................................................................................ 10
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CARICOM
AFFAIRS ................................................................................................................................................ 12
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY ................................................................... 13
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES,TRANSPORT,
AND IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................ 16
MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS....................................................................................................... 17
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT, HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT.......................... 18

1. MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENTS PRESENTED ARE: MINISTRY OF
NATIONAL SECURITY,YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HOME AFFAIRS 18
2. MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENT PRESENTED: DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................ 20
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT............................................................................................................................... 21
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT. ................................................................................................................................ 23
MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY,AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS........................................... 24
MINISTRY OF SPORTS, CULTURE AND THE ARTS, FISHERIES AND COOPERATIVES . 25

QUARTERLY SUMMARY (OCT-DEC 2020)............................. 26

SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR 2020................................................ 28

CONCLUSION............................................................................... 30

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SHORTFALL ....................................................................................................... 30
IMPLEMENTATION RATE................................................................................ 30
QUALITY OF IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................. 30

RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................. 31

CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND EVALUATION .................................. 31
CLOSING THE IMPLEMENTATION GAP AND ORGANIZATIONAL
CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT: RESEARCH AND OPERATIONAL
PROCESSES........................................................................................................ 31
IMPROVE QUALITY OF CABINET SUBMISSIONS..................................... 32
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2020.................................................................... 34
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS,AND INFORMATION ................................................ 34
MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
ENERGY AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................. 36

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INTRODUCTION

Hereunder is a report from the Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within
the Cabinet Office on the Implementation of Cabinet Decisions for the quarter
October – December 2020. Cabinet is reminded that via the report presented
in February 2021, the Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit informed that
two (2) Ministries were tardy in their submission and that a supplementary
report will be provided for these Ministries upon receipt. In light of this,
attached is a supplementary report for the period January – September 2020
from the following Ministries:

- Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs,
and Information; and

- Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economic Development and Physical
Development

This report seeks to provide Cabinet with an update on the total number of
Submissions inclusive of Mentions, per Ministry, made to Cabinet for the last
quarter of 2020, that is, October – December, as well as, the current status of
the decisions made. It also includes an overall summary for the year 2020.
Cabinet is informed that Ministries continues to be tardy in their reporting
which affects the timeliness of this report.

Cabinet is also reminded that upon receipt of the Ministries reports, same
were validated by the Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to reduce
inadvertent omissions and to encourage accurate reporting based on Cabinet’s
decisions. Importantly, information was received from all
Ministries/Departments. This is highlighted in Table 1 hereunder:

Table 1: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS OF CABINET DECISIONS PER MINISTRY FOR THE
QUARTER OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2020

Ministries
and/or

Department
Completed
on time
Completed
Late
Withdrawn
/Deferred
Incomplete
but
satisfactory
progress
Incomplete
because of
delay
Stalled
Not
implemente
d
Total
Submissions
to Cabinet

1 Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and - - - 12 1 - 1 14
Forestry
- - - 1 - -- 1
2 Cabinet Office
- - -
3 Ministry of Carriacou and Petite - - -- -
Martinique Affairs and Local - - 1

Government 5 1 1

4 Ministry of Education, Human 2 - - 1 - -- 3
Resource Development, Religious

Affairs, and Information

5 Ministry of Finance, Planning, 22 - - - 29

Economic Development, Energy and

Physical Development

6 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 8 - - 2 11

International Business and

CARICOM Affairs

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7 Ministry of Health and Social 6- 1 8 - - 3 18
Security
52 - 8 - - - 15
8 Ministry of Infrastructure - -
Development, Public Utilities, -- - 3 - -- -
Transport, and Implementation - 1

9 Ministry of Labour - -

10 Ministry of Legal Affairs 6- - - - -- 9

11 Ministry of National Security, Public 58 2 1 3 - - - 61

Administration, Youth Development, - - 2
- -
Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster - - -

Management – Departments 2 3 41

presented – National Security, Youth -
-
Development and Home Affairs -

Ministry of National Security, Public 12 11 - - - 12

Administration, Youth Development,

Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster

Management – Department

presented - Department of Public

Administration

Ministry of National Security, Public - - -- -

Administration, Youth Development,

Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster

Management - Department presented

– ICT

12 Ministry of Social Development, 5 1 - 2 14
Housing and Community

Empowerment

13 Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, 7 - 1 2 12
Climate Resilience, and the

Environment

14 Ministry of Trade, Industry, and 5 - -- 5
Consumer Affairs - -- 6

15 Ministry of Sports, Culture and the 6
Arts, Fisheries and Cooperatives

Total 142 2 1 10 210

From the above table, Cabinet made decisions on two hundred and ten (210)
submissions. Table 2 hereunder which is visually depicted in Bar Chart (1)

highlights the classification of Cabinet papers as well as the number of
Cabinet papers submitted. There were one hundred and ninety-three (193)
Cabinet Submissions and seventeen (17) Cabinet Mentions. A further

classification of these indicated the following: Seventy-six (76) were Policy
decisions, twenty-two (22) were Contracts, fifteen (15) were Legislative, six (6)

travel and ninety-one (91) were aggregated as other/administrative matters.
Table 2 follows.

Table 2: CLASSIFICATION OF SUBMISSIONS PER MINISTRY

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MINISTRIES/OR DEPARTMENTS SUBMISSIONS
MENTIONS
POLICY
CONTRACT
LEGISLATIVE
TRAVEL
OTHER/
ADMINISTRA
TIVE
TOTAL

1. Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and 14 - 1-1 - 12 14
Forestry 1 - - -1
- - --- - --
2. Cabinet Office 3 - --- - 23
29 - 1
3. Ministry of Carriacou, Petite Martinique 11 - -1- - 3 29
Affairs and Local Government 17 1 1
9 6 9 - 16 - 8 11
4. Ministry of Education, Human - - - 4 18
Resource Development, Religious 9 - 12- - 8 15
Affairs, and Information 59 2 1
742 --
5. Ministry of Finance, Planning, 12 - 61- - 19
Economic Development, Energy and 10 61
Physical Development - - -- - -
2 12
6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International 8 6 -- 8 -
Business and CARICOM Affairs 10 2 48 1 1 1 --
5 - 2
7. Ministry of Health and Social Security 6 - - 10 - - 11 14
193 17 6
8. Ministry of Infrastructure Development, --- 10 12
Public Utilities, Transport, and
Implementation 3-- 35
-1- 46
9. Ministry of Labour --- 91 210
-2-
10. Ministry of Legal Affairs 76 22 15 210

11. Ministry of National Security, Public
Administration, Youth Development,
Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster
Management - Departments presented -
National Security, Youth Development
and Home Affairs
Ministry of National Security, Public
Administration, Youth Development,
Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster
Management - Department presented -
Department of Public Administration
Ministry of National Security, Public
Administration, Youth Development,
Home Affairs, ICTand Disaster
Management - Department presented –
ICT

12. Ministry of Social Development,
Housing and Community
Empowerment

13. Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation,
Climate Resilience, and the
Environment

14. Ministry of Trade, Industry, and
Consumer Affairs

15. Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts,
Fisheries and Cooperatives

TOTAL
TOTAL

Chart (1) below illustrates the classification of Cabinet papers during the
quarter October – December 2020.

Chart 1: Classification of Submissions as per Ministries Request
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250 210
200 193

150

100 76 91

50 22 15 6
17
Contract Legislative
0 Policy 22 15 Travel Other - Total
Submissions Mentions 76 6 Administrati 210

Series 1 193 17 ve

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The analysis and findings of Table 1 follows. Mentions that required no further
action were omitted. However, those mandating action were assessed and
provided for Cabinet’s attention. Furthermore, the Ministry of Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government and Ministry of Labour made
no submission to Cabinet for that period as well as the Department of ICT and
Disaster Management within the Ministry of National Security, Public
Administration, Youth Development, Home Affairs, ICT and Disaster
Management. Hence, their omission from the analysis and findings.

ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS AND FORESTRY

There were fourteen (14) submissions for the period. An assessment of these
submissions indicated that twelve (12) (86%) decisions were incomplete with
satisfactory progress and two (2) (14%) represented matters that were
incomplete due to delays and not implemented. There were no decisions
completed on time, completed late, withdrawn/deferred, and stalled. This is
displayed in Chart 2 below.

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CHART 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY
OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS AND FORESTRY

7%
7%

86%

Incomplete but satisfactory progress Incomplete due to delay Not Implemented

From the above chart, most of the decisions exhibited incomplete but
satisfactory progress. This was due to the intricate nature of matters
surrounding land. Twelve (12) (86%) of these decisions surrounded the
purchase and/or lease of lands. For instance, on the ‘Allotment of land at
Calliste, St. George – Sun Life Enterprise,’ Cabinet rescinded its decision
via Conclusion #611 dated 6th July 2020 and approved the lease of 76,995
square feet of land at a rate of $30 per square foot under the previous terms
and conditions. However, this was not implemented as the matter must be re-
submitted to Cabinet to address the appeal by the Lessee of the value used to
determine the rental fee.

The decision on the ‘Purchase of land at Bonair, St. Mark by the
Government of Grenada from Winston Frederick Jr.,’ was incomplete
because of delay, as consultation was held with Legal Affairs on the pre-
requisites for executing the various deeds. Also necessary is a title search of
the property to ensure correct ownership as well as a search at the Civil Court
to determine whether Mr. Winston Frederick has any judgment filed against
him. This mandated the services of a private search clerk which was recruited.
Cabinet is informed that a search report is awaited to move forward.

Regarding the decisions that were incomplete with satisfactory progress, the
following is provided: Concerning the ‘Climate-Resilient Agriculture for

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Integrated Landscape Management Project’, the inauguration of the project
was execution, and it is ongoing.

On the ‘Application to transfer interest in a portion of land at Frequente,
St. George to Verndal Phillip,’ the allottee made full payment and
instructions will be forwarded to the Ministry of Legal Affairs for the execution
of the conveyance. Similarly, for the ‘Application by Youth for Christ
Grenada to transfer interest in leased property at Good Hope, St. George
to Adult and Teen challenge (ATCG) Grenada,’ the letters were sent
communicating Cabinet’s approval and instructions are awaited by the
Ministry of Legal Affairs for the execution of the relevant agreements.

Also, the notification letter was dispatched to the various law firms conveying
Cabinet’s approval and the finalized deeds are pending for perusal by the
Ministry of Legal Affairs before payment is made towards the ‘Request for
payment of legal fees for reallocation of 6,067 square feet of land at La
Sagesse, St. David – Ms. Genille Julien.’ Furthermore, the ‘Request for
consent to mortgage 220,010 square feet and 55,067 square feet of land
to Grenada Cooperative Bank Ltd and to lease Lots identified as D & E at
True Blue by South Coast Marine Inc.’ is ongoing. Cabinet directed that a
discussion be held with the Royal Grenada Police Force to protect the Coast
Guard Base and an agreement be met with the Marina Services. The Ministry
indicated that the approval letter was dispatched, and confirmation is awaited
on the date to schedule a meeting with the relevant parties.

Additionally, the matters ‘Application by L. A. Purcell to purchase 4080
square feet of Crown Lands at River Road, St. George’ and ‘Allotment of
Land to sundry persons at Waltham, St. Mark’, are progressing as letters
were dispatched to the allottees and payment was completed in the case of L.
A. Purcell while payment commenced by two (2) sundry persons towards the
purchase of the lands at Waltham, St. Mark. A letter was also forwarded to
the applicant and the payment of $500 dollars was made towards the
purchase re: ‘Application to transfer 2,216 square feet of land being Lot
#1R at Mon Rush D’Arbeau, St. George’ and on the matter of the
‘Application to lease Crown Lands at True Blue, St. George,’ Cabinet’s
decision was conveyed to the applicant.

The ‘Request for Draft Legislation – Decriminalization of Marijuana’ is in
progress as a working group was established to commence the preliminary
work.

Cabinet’s decision on the ‘National Water Policy and Integrated Water
Resources Management Plan,’ is ongoing. Cabinet mandated a sub-
committee comprising of the Ministers for Public Utilities, Climate Resilience,

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and Infrastructure be convened by Minister of Agriculture to meet with GIZ
for discussions. The Ministry reported that the Committee would be written
to, but the recruitment of water resources unit and staff was conducted.
Additionally, an assessment of the Tourism and Agriculture Sectors was done,
and consultation was held with the various stakeholders.
Lastly, on the matter of the ‘Request for deduction of outstanding property
taxes,’ the Ministry indicated that this is in progress as per Cabinet’s
directive, and communication was held with the IRD and Accountant
General’s Office.

CABINET OFFICE

There was one (1) submission within the period. That is, the
‘Recommendation for approval of Performance Appraisal Guidelines for
Permanent Secretaries and Head of Departments and accompanying
Leadership Competency Framework.’ This was implemented and is
currently in progress. Chart 3 displays this.

CHART 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - CABINET
OFFICE

Incomplete with
satisfactory progress

100.00%

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS,AND INFORMATION

There were three (3) submission made to Cabinet. Two (2) (66.66%) were
completed on time and one (1) (33.33%) was incomplete with satisfactory
progress. In progress was the ‘Engagement of E-Learning Coordinator’ as
the contract is scheduled to expire in March 2021. Chart 4 below visually
depicts same.

CHART 4 - IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS -
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION

33.33%

66.66%

Completed on time Incomplete but satisfactory progress

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

For that period, there were twenty-nine (29) submissions. Twenty-two (22)
(76%) were completed on time, however, it was noted that information was
missing based on Cabinet’s directives for one (1) of these. Five (5) (17%) were
completed late, one (1) (3.5%) each was deferred/withdrawn and incomplete
with satisfactory progress.

The matter of the ‘Proposed Estimates of Expenditure for the year 2021’
was deferred and later completed in keeping with Cabinet’s directives.

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Also, ‘Regularisation and Management of Judgment Claims’ was
incomplete and exhibiting satisfactory progress as actions relating to same are
ongoing.
The following is provided on the completed decisions with unstated responses
to Cabinet’s directive:
The ‘Renewal of Subscribers Television Broadcast Network – Columbus
Communication Grenada Ltd.’ Although a statement was made to indicate
this action was taken as a letter was sent to the Company in January, Cabinet
also directed that the Ministry of Finance and the Accountant General review
the circumstances surrounding the separate licenses of FLOW and LIME,
given the fact that they merged. No response was stated on this matter.
Chart 5 below highlights this information.

CHART 5: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
FINANCE, PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY AND PHYSICAL

DEVELOPMENT

3.50% 3.50%

17.00%

76.00%

Decisions completed on time Decisions completed late
Decisions deferred/withdrawn Decisions incomplete with satisfactory progress

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS AND CARICOM AFFAIRS

There were eleven (11) submissions made to Cabinet. Eight (8) (73%)
completed on, one (1) (9%) decision was incomplete with satisfactory progress
and two (2) (18%) decisions were not implemented. No decision was late,
incomplete due to delays, deferred/withdrawn or stalled. In keeping with the
administrative duties within this Ministry, most matters related to
Ambassadorial and Honorary Consuls appointment apart from one (1) that
was related to a policy.
The Ministry reported the matter on ‘Appointment of Peiyuan Qiu as
Ambassador at Large’ as completed. On that matter, Cabinet directed the
implementation of a monitoring tool to ensure that the stipulated outcome is
realized and a checklist against future renewal of appointment. Upon further
discussion with the Permanent Secretary (Ag.), it was reported that the
formulation of a policy on same is ongoing. Another decision is the ‘Request
for approval of Treaties Policy and Procedures.’ The Ministry informed that
the Treaties Desk was established, and the Steering Committee was
constituted. With regard to the Treaties Policy and Procedures as approved by
Cabinet, same is ongoing.
The decision on the ‘Appointment of Honorary Consuls to Vietnam and
Ghana’ was incomplete but exhibited satisfactory progress as the request for
this appointment was submitted in December 2020, to the authorities in the
mentioned countries. An agreement is awaited from these authorities.
Furthermore, although Cabinet approved the ‘Appointment of Nigel Green
as Deputy consul in Dubai’ and the ‘Appointment of a Consul General to
the Consulate General of Grenada in New York,’ the Ministry reported that
these decisions were rescinded. Regarding the former, it was stated that the
matters were re-submitted to Cabinet and Mr. Green was subsequently
appointed as an Ambassador at Large, while Ms. Folkes were appointed as
Press Secretary.
This is shown in Chart 6.

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CHART 6: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND CARICOM AFFAIRS

Decisions not
Implemented, 18%

Decisions
incomplete with

satisfactory
progress, 9%

Decisions
completed on time,

73%

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY

CHART 7: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
SOCIAL SECURITY

Decisions not Decisions completed
implemented on time
29%
18%

Decisions
deferred/withdrawn

6%

Decisions incomplete
with satisfactory
progress
47%

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Eighteen (18) Cabinet submissions inclusive of one (1) Mention were
submitted. Chart 7 above shows the breakdown of the seventeen (17)
submissions made to Cabinet.

Five (5) (29%) decisions were implemented on time, one (1) (6%) decision was
deferred/withdrawn, eight (8) (47%) decisions were incomplete with
satisfactory progress, and three (3) (18%) refer to decisions that were not
implemented. There were no decisions within the other categories.

The deferred matter of ‘Framework for the introduction of a funded
unemployment benefit program to be administered and managed by the
National Insurance Board (NIB),’ was brought up to Cabinet later. Still, it
was not implemented similarly to ‘The proposed National Health Insurance
(NHI) “Hybrid Private-Public Partnership (HPP)” Healthcare Model for
Grenada by JIPA.” Regarding the former matter, Cabinet directed that the
Framework for a Funded Unemployment Benefit Program in keeping with the
Actuary report be reviewed by a Cabinet appointed Committee, with Minister
of Health – Chair, and the other members being Minister of Trade, President
of the Senate, Senator Winston Garraway, and a Representative from Ministry
of Finance.

Cabinet also directed that this Committee develop a plan of action and
recommendations going forward and consultations must be held with Trade
Unions, Social Partners, Churches, Business Community, and other relevant
stakeholders. The Ministry communicated that there was no update on the
matter. On the latter, Cabinet proposed that the ‘Hybrid Private-Public
Partnership (HPP) Healthcare Model’ as proposed by JIPA and subject to
necessary amendments to make the model adaptable to local context be
reviewed also by the Cabinet appointed Committee named above and that the
Committee come up with a plan of action and recommendation going forward.
Likewise, the Ministry also communicated that there was no update on this
matter.

The other matter not implemented was ‘Proposal for the training of
Midwives over a three (3) year period 2021 – 2023’. Although Cabinet
approved same, the payment for trainees and replacements to meet the HR
capacity within the sector, the inability to implement was due to logistical
challenges with space and purchasing of appropriate equipment to start the
training. However, a meeting was scheduled for 16th February 2021, with
personnel from the T. A. Marryshow Community College to discuss the
commencement of the program.

The eight (8) matters incomplete with satisfactory progress were:

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The ‘Nursing Assistant Programme’, the officers are in receipt of their
monthly stipend and the first batch of Nursing Assistant Trainees will be
completed in September 2021 while the 2nd batch is scheduled for February
2022. Another incomplete matter was the ‘Enforcement of Covid-19
Protocols’. Cabinet’s directive of an inter-ministry committee comprising of
officials from Health, Grenada Tourism Authority, RGPF and Airport Authority
to enable communication and enforcement of protocols for increased efficiency
with implementation, was not convened. However, the Ministry reported that
continued engagement was done with appropriate Ministries as the need arise.

The process concerning the ‘Specialist Surgical Services at the General
Hospital to be provided by Dr. Jose Uroz Tristan’ is ongoing. The equipment
was purchased, but its arrival was delayed due to limited flights. Dr. Tristan
was contracted, and his arrival was hindered by the Covid-19 lockdown in
England. The implementation of the ‘Proposal to increase the retirement
age from 60 years to 65 years over the period 2020 to 2031’ is awaiting
the tabling of the National Insurance (Amendment) Bill at the next sitting of
the Houses of Parliament.

The ‘Engagement of Service Provider to Administer and carry out the
Service of Contact Tracing and environmental Health Wardens’ will be
reviewed in May 2021. Currently, weekly reports are received from the Health
Desk and A. J. Investigating Company. On the ‘Purchase of surgical and
medical equipment for Hospital and Community Health Services,’ the
equipment was purchased, and services recommenced. However, the shipping
logistics was affected due to Covid-19. The ‘Quarantine (Covid-19
Amendment) Regulations 2020’, is an ongoing matter and periodic
amendments are done as the need arises.

Lastly, the legislations were completed for the ‘Update on the work being
done by the Legal Consultant, Dr. Winstan Mc Calla contracted by the
European Union (EU) to draft primary and secondary Legislation to
support the implementation of a National Health Insurance (NHI)
program in Grenada.’ The Ministry indicated that Cabinet’s endorsement was
awaited so that consultations can be undertaken. Cabinet directed that a
submission be brought with proposals for the conduct of
consultations/funding of the program. Based on the Ministry’s comments, it
can be ascertained that Cabinet’s directive to forward a submission is pending.

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MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC
UTILITIES,TRANSPORT,AND IMPLEMENTATION

There were nine (9) submissions and six (6) Mentions to Cabinet. From nine
(9) submissions and four (4) mentions, three (3) (23%) decisions were
implemented on time, two (2) (15%) decisions were completed late, decisions
that were incomplete with satisfactory progress were eight (8) (62%). No
decisions were deferred/withdrawn, incomplete because of delays, not
implemented and stalled.

The decisions that completed late related to ‘Re-constitution of Public
Service House committee for the Ministerial Complex’ and the ‘Re-
constitution of the Inaugural Board of the Grenada Transport
Association.” This was due to administrative delays in issuance of the letters.

The decision on the ‘Request for approval of the use of the top floor of the
Pearls Community Centre to establish a Garment Production Factory’
was implemented and is continuing satisfactorily with twenty percent (20%)
of the work completed. The ‘Recommendations for Market Vending’ was
also implemented, and activities are ongoing with a completion date of March
31st, 2021.

Another ongoing matter was the ‘Request for approval of EC$12,600.00 to
cover three (3) months additional payment to Ms. Cecilia Charles, Project
Affected Persons (PAP) Lance Bridge, Gouyave, St. John’. Letters were
issued to Ms. Charles; however, a request was made for her banking details.
Therefore, payment was pending. No response was given on Cabinet’s directive
to further review Ms. Charles request for additional compensation for the
period from closure of project to date, funds for labour and material to rebuild
the kitchenette.

The work plan is on target for the ‘Request for approval of the project
proposal of Beausejour Eco-park and Vendors Market and Dragon Bay
Jetty and Interpretation Center.’

The preparatory arrangements are on target regarding the ‘Status update on
negotiations on BOLT Arrangement for New Fire Station for the Royal
Grenada Police Force.’ Recommendations were made and a financing facility
will be confirmed on the ‘Status update on proposal from the Chinese
Embassy to Grenada to donate 15 bus shelters to Grenada’.

The projects are ongoing and on target re: ‘Update on 34 projects in various
sectors’ while recommendations were submitted to the World Bank and

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proposals were offered for negotiations on the ‘Status update on negotiation
for a new Project – Grenada Resilience Improvement Project.

This is evident in Chart 8 hereunder:

CHART 8: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC UTILITIES, TRANSPORT AND

IMPLEMENTATION

Decisions completed
on time, 23%

Decisions Decisions completed
incomplete but late, 15%
satisfactory progress,

62%

MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

CHART 9: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
LEGAL AFFAIRS

33%
Decisions completed on time
Incomplete with satisfactory progress

67%

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From Chart 9 above, nine (9) submissions were made to Cabinet. From these
submissions, six (6) (66.67%) decisions were completed on time and three (3)
(33.33%) decisions were incomplete with satisfactory progress. There were no
other decisions within the other categories.

The decisions that were incomplete with satisfactory progress referred to: the
‘Establishment of a Business Registration Steering Committee’ as the
members were finalized, and the matter is progressing. The ‘Proposed
Amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism
Financing (AML/CTF) Suite of Legislation’ is also ongoing, however, no
progress indicators were stated. Another ongoing decision was ‘The National
Insurance (amendment) Bill, 2020’ which will be scheduled for tabling
before the Houses of Parliament.

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION,YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HOME
AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENTS PRESENTED ARE: MINISTRY OF
NATIONAL SECURITY,YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HOME AFFAIRS

Sixty-one (61) Submissions were submitted to Cabinet inclusive of two (2)
Mentions. These are further broken down into policy matters on various
subject matter as follows: thirty-eight (38) related to the CBI program of which
thirty-five (35) were approved cases and three (3) denied cases, four (4) Alien
Land Holding License, one (1) Permanent Residence and Citizenship and five
(5) policies under the category ‘other’. Also, there were one (1) legislative,
contract and a virtual meeting decision each as well as ten (10) decisions
categorized as administrative/other.

From the above information, an analysis informed that fifty-eight (58) (95%) of
these decisions were completed on time and three (3) (5%) decisions were
completed late.

Although the ‘Application for Aliens Land Holding License: Range Capital
Partners Ltd; Rubis West Indies Limited; Elida Batista Herrera’ was
approved, Cabinet directed that the Ministry of Legal Affairs examine the
concerns expressed over a period of time as it related to ‘Shares for Profit’ with
applications of Alien Land Holding Licenses and return to Cabinet with
recommendations. No reporting was done on this.

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The late decisions surrounded a Mention on the ‘Status update in
Negotiation with the Grenada National Stadium for space to facilitate
relocation of the Drug Squad – Royal Grenada Police Force.’ The Ministry
indicated that the Lease agreement was reviewed by the Ministry of Legal
Affairs and is presently being reviewed by the National Stadium Authority.
Another was a matter on the ‘Request for the appointment of Marriage
Officers – Reverend Glen Roberts and Pastor Kelly Gangadeen’ as the
instruments of appointment will be issued shortly. Lastly, the ‘Grenada Youth
Workers Associations’ was late as the agreement could not be signed during
the quarter since the Commonwealth Secretariat requested that a new
proposal be submitted with the required changes for consideration, in the new
financial year 2021. This was later approved and signed in February 2021.
However, Cabinet also directed that the Minister with responsibility for Youth
Development research the existence of a Commonwealth Youth Diploma
Program for persons involved in youth work. No reporting was provided on this
matter. Chart 10 below displays this information.

CHART 10: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT,

HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENTS
PRESENTED: NATIONAL SECURITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND HOME

AFFAIRS

5%

95%

Completed on time Completed late

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2. MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION,
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HOME AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER
MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENT PRESENTED: DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

There were twelve (12) submissions of which (100%) were completed on time.
The matter on the ‘Manpower Guidelines 2020’ was implemented and
ongoing. Although the decision pertaining to the ‘Request for permission for
a free trial of the Human Capital Management System provided by
Information Solution International’ was implemented, Cabinet’s directive to
submit regular reports on the achievements of the trial was not reported on.
Chart 11 highlights this.

CHART 11: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. HOME

AFFAIRS, ICT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT - DEPARTMENT
PRESENTED:DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Decisions completed on time
100%

Within the Ministry of National Security, Public Administration, Youth
Development, Home Affairs, ICT, and Disaster Management, the Departments
of ICT and Disaster Management had no submission to Cabinet for the quarter
October – December 2020.

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MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

CHART 12: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET'S DECISION - MINISTRY OF
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,HOUSING AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Decisions completed on time

Decisions completed late Decisions not Decisions completed on
implemented time
Decisions deferred/Withdrawn 25%
17%
Decisions incomplete with satisfactory Decisions incomplete due
progress
Decisions incomplete due to delays to delays
8%
Decisions not implemented

Decisions completed late
17%
Decisions incomplete
with satisfactory progress
25% Decisions
deferred/Withdrawn
8%

There were fourteen (14) Cabinet submissions inclusive of six (6) Mentions.
Chart 12 above highlights that from eight (8) submissions and one (4) Mention,
three (3) (25%) were implemented timely, two (2) (17%) completed late, one (1)
(8%) each represented decisions deferred/withdrawn, two (2) (17%) decisions
were not implemented, three (3) (25%) related to decisions that was incomplete
with satisfactory progress and includes a Mention while one (1) (8%) was
incomplete due to delay but later completed. No decisions were stalled.

The decision on the ‘Building Design, Construction Supervision Services
Consultancy under the ASPIRE Project’ was withdrawn by the Minister. The
Ministry informed that the matter was forwarded to works for necessary
action. The incomplete matter due to delay was a Mention on the ‘Invitation
by SAEP to enter a Memorandum of Understanding.’ This Memorandum of
Understanding was later signed, and the matter is now completed.

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There were two Mentions that required action. They were the ‘Socio-economic
Assessment on the Illegal hosing settlement in Bonaire, St. Mark’s’ and
the ‘Project update and start of Recruitment for contract positions
through Spotlight Initiative.’ These matters were completed late. The
recruitment though tardy for Spotlight Initiative is complete and the project is
on target.
The ‘Re-purposing of funds from ASPIRE Youth project towards the
upgrade of the Psychosocial Unit’ is incomplete but exhibiting satisfactory
progress. No progress indicators were stated. Another was the ‘Proposed
Costing for Low-income Housing Units’ as the selection Committee was
formed and Cabinet’s directive was conveyed to the members. The last decision
pertains to a Mention. The Ministry shared Cabinet’s directive with the
Chairman and Members of the selection committee on the ‘Selection Criteria
for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Aid Low Income Housing Projects
Phase II.’ The Ministry further indicated that the criteria will be publicized as
soon as the directives are given to do so.
Two (2) decisions were not implemented. The ‘Government of Grenada Covid-
19 Support for Vulnerable Single Parent Households’. This was deferred for
another meeting. No update was provided. Also, the ‘Socio-Economic Relief
for Vulnerable Clients in Response to Covid-19’. Cabinet is reminded that
it directed that an agreement be entered into with the UN Women for three (3)
small grants from the EnGenDer project with proposed payment for each
category of vulnerable clients, as well as the establishment of a committee to
manage the implementation of the relief with representatives from Ministry of
Social Development and Finance.

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, CLIMATE
RESILIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

CHART 13: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND THE
ENVIRONMENT

Decisions not
implemented

17.00%

Decisions stalled
8.00%

Decisions
completed on time

75.00%

There were twelve (12) Cabinet submissions inclusive of two (2) Mentions.
Chart 13 above displays information on ten (10) submissions and one (1)
Mention. The Ministry had six (6) (55%) decisions completed on time, two (2)
(18%) decisions were incomplete with satisfactory progress and not
implemented respectively, and one (1) (9%) stalled. Regarding the stalled
decision, Cabinet approved the ‘Proposed Surcharge on Airline Tickets,’
but, on the advice of IATA, the surcharge could not be included. As such, other
means are being explored.

The ‘Resumption of Cruise Business – Sea Dream Yacht Club’ was
approved by Cabinet, but it could not be implemented due to the Covid-19
Pandemic and cancellation of all cruises. Another decision not implemented
was the ‘Appointment of Government’s Directors on the Board of
Directors of the Garden Group.’ Cabinet approved persons to serve as
Government’s Directors on the Board of Garden Group with immediate effect.
The Ministry stated that this was not communicated to the persons. No reason
for same was indicated.

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The incomplete but satisfactory progress matters are as follows:
Cabinet was apprised on the ‘Update on lifeguard program for the first six
(6) months of the year’ via a Mention and the Ministry reported this is
ongoing. Cabinet further directed that the Ministry put structures in place for
the commercialization of various tourism sites, during this slow period, before
the tourist season resume in full. The Ministry further stated that work has
begun on identifying other sites to be commercialized as well as the
reactivation of the Committee.
Lastly, the ‘Revised and updated Nationally Determined Contributors
(NDC) 2020,’ was published on the UNFCCC’s website on 30th November
2020, as Cabinet approved. Still, the full-scale public relations machinery to
highlight the progress made are to be developed and implemented.

MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY,AND CONSUMER
AFFAIRS

There were five (5) (100%) submissions completed on time as illustrated in
Chart 14 below. The Ministry of Trade must be commended for its decisive
actions.

CHART 14: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET'S DECISIONS -
MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY, AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Decisions
completed on time ,

100.00%

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MINISTRY OF SPORTS, CULTURE AND THE ARTS,
FISHERIES AND COOPERATIVES

There were six (6) submissions with one hundred percent (100%) implemented
on time. The Ministry of Sports must be complimented and encouraged to stay
on that path. The information is displayed in Chart 15 below.

CHART 15 IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
SPORTS, CULTURE AND THE ARTS, FISHERIES AND COOPERATIVES

Decisions completed on time
100%

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QUARTERLY SUMMARY (OCT-DEC 2020)

From the data tables within this report, there were two hundred and ten (210)
Cabinet papers submitted to Cabinet inclusive of seventeen (17) Mentions.
Two hundred and two (202) decisions (193 submissions and 9 Mentions)
implementation statuses were assessed. Please note that Mentions that
warranted no action were omitted.

From the preceding, the following was accentuated: one hundred and thirty-
four (134) (142 submissions subtract 8 mentions that required no action)
(66%) decisions were implemented on time. Eleven (11) (5%) completed late,
deferred/withdrawn matters amounted to three (3) (1.5%), forty-one (41) (20%)
were incomplete with satisfactory progress, incomplete matters due to delays
was two (2) (1%), stalled matters were one (1) (0.5%), and matters not
implemented were ten (10) (5%). This is depicted in Chart 16 below.

CHART 16: OVERALL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CABINET'S DECISIONS FOR THE QUARTER OCT- DEC 2020

70% 66%

60%

50%

40%

30%
20%

20%

10% 5% 5%

2% 1% 1% Decisions not
implemented
0%

Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions Decisions
deferred stalled
completed on completed late incomplete with incomplete due

time satisfactory to delays

progress

The reasons given for the (5%) decisions that were completed late surrounded
previous deferrals which necessitated further consultations and
administrative oversight. In other cases, no reason was stated. The (5%)
decisions not implemented were primarily due to the need for the convenance
of sub-committees. However, for the other decisions, no information was
stated which made it difficult to analyze.

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It was evident from the report that in some cases where Cabinet appointed
sub-Committees, the responsible Ministries did not convey the information to
the respective persons and so, no action was taken. Further, no update was
provided by the Ministries on these matters. To limit this, corrective measures
must be taken.
The (2%) deferred matters were later completed, which showcased that follow-
up was done on some matters to ensure implementation. The (20%) decisions
that were incomplete with satisfactory progress were ongoing policy matters
which required collaboration due the details of these matters. With changes
in the administrative operations of the Ministries, greater efforts of networking
between the Whole-of-Government and follow of the guidance stated within
the Cabinet Manual, this can be reduced.
Stalled and delayed decisions represented one percent (1%) each. The matter
delayed was due to the demands that must be in place to fulfill Cabinet’s
decision. The stalled matter was based on the advice the Ministry received
which hindered its implementation. Currently, other means are explored.
Overall, sixty-six (66%) of Cabinet’s decisions were implemented. This stresses
the need for Ministries to improve on the implementation rate to incrementally
attain the target rate of (85%). Consequently, Ministries must remain steadfast
and make a concerted effort so that the Grenadian citizenry can realize
immediate benefits.

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SUMMARY FOR THE YEAR 2020

This overall summary attempts to establish the implementation rate for the
year 2020. This is aimed at creating baseline data for comparisons of this type
of report. Below is Table 3, depicting the implementation of Cabinet’s decisions
for the 2020 year as per the Ministries reports submitted.

Table 3 – Implementation progress of Cabinet Decision for the year 2020

Ministries
and/or

Department
Completed
on time
Completed
Late
Withdrawn
/Deferred
Incomplete
but
satisfactory
progress
Incomplete
because of
delay
Stalled
Not
implemented
Total
Submissions
to Cabinet

1 Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry 24 5 3 38 3 15 79
-1 10
2 Cabinet Office 7-1 1 - -1 7
-2 65
3 Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique 6 - - - -
Affairs and Local Government * 52 - 4 6 1 -8 133

4 Ministry of Education, Human Resource 105 7 7 6 - 12 43
Development, Religious Affairs, and 14 46
Information 15 6 1 16 2 -1 76
19 2 3 13 4
5 Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economic -1 3
Development, Energy and Physical -3 63
Development -3 268

6 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International
Business and CARICOM Affairs

7 Ministry of Health and Social Security

8 Ministry of Infrastructure Development, 59 4 - 12 -
Public Utilities, Transport, and 11 - - -
Implementation

9 Ministry of Labour*

10 Ministry of Legal Affairs 45 1 - 9 5

11 Ministry of National Security, Public 257 4 1 3 -

Administration, Youth Development, Home 3 -
Affairs, ICT and Disaster Management –
- 1
Departments presented - National Security,
7 4
Youth Development and Home Affairs 2 -
1 -
Ministry of National Security, Public 71 - 1 3 - 1- 76
Administration, , Youth Development, Home 120 20

Affairs, ICT and Disaster Management –

Department presented - Department of
Public Administration and Disaster

Management

Ministry of National Security, Public 21- -- 4

Administration, Youth Development, Home
Affairs, ICT and Disaster Management –

Department presented –ICT

12 Ministry of Social Development, Housing 28 6 3 -4 52
and Community Empowerment

13 Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate 24 - - 25 33
Resilience and the Environment

14 Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Consumer 21 1 - 1- 24

Affairs

15 Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts, 29 7 2 -7 48
Fisheries and Co-operatives

Total 765 45 26 7 47 1030

* - no report was submitted by these Ministries for the quarter October – December 2020

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For the year 2020, the Cabinet Office database reported a total of one
thousand, one hundred and forty-four (1144) Cabinet papers. These are
broken down as follows: one hundred and eleven (111) Ex-Agenda matters,
one hundred and forty-four (144) Oral matters and eight hundred and eighty-
nine (889) submissions inclusive of mentions.

However, from the Ministerial reports, there were a total of one thousand and
thirty (1030) Cabinet papers submitted for the year, that is, (654 from the
reporting period January – September 2020; (166) from the two (2) late reports
submitted by the Ministries and (210) for the quarter October – December
2020). From this amount, nine hundred and eighty-eight (988) Cabinet
papers, that is, (975 submissions and 13 mentions) implementation statuses
were assessed. Forty-two (42) mentions necessitated no action and so, they
were omitted.

From the preceding, the following was underscored: seven hundred and
twenty-three (723) (765 submissions subtract 42 mentions) (73%) decisions
were implemented on time. Forty-five (45) (4.5%) completed late, twenty-six
(26) (2.6%) matters were deferred/withdrawn, one hundred and twenty (120)
(12%) were incomplete with satisfactory progress, twenty (20) (2%) related to
incomplete matters due to delays, seven (7) (1%) represented stalled matters
and matters not implemented were forty-seven (47) (4.8%). This is depicted in
Chart 17 below.

CHART 17: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET
DECISIONS FOR THE YEAR 2020

Decisions not implemented 4.80%

Decisions stalled 1%

Decisions incomplete with delays 2%

Decisions incomplete but satisfactory progress 12%

Decisions deferred/withdrawn 2.60%

Decisions completed late 4.50%

Decisions completed on time 73.00%

0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00%

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CONCLUSION

SHORTFALL
Remarkably, within this report is the shortfall of one hundred and fourteen
(114) Cabinet Papers that was not reported on. This can be due to the
necessity for Oral and Ex-Agenda submissions that may be lapsed from the
Ministries reporting or due to duplication errors within the Cabinet database
system. This will be reviewed to reduce anomalies of this nature for the new
reporting period.

IMPLEMENTATION RATE
This report also informs that the implementation rate of Cabinet decisions for
the quarter October – December 2020 and for the year 2020 was
approximately sixty-six percent (66%) and seventy-four percent (74%),
respectively. Also, the implementation rate for the period January – September
2020 was seventy four percent (74%) and the rate derived from the late report
from the two (2) Ministries was seventy-nine percent (79%). This indicates an
average implementation rate of approximately seventy-four percent (74%) for
the year 2020 which is commendable.

However, in-depth analysis specifies that in many instances, a decision is
reported as completed on time when Cabinet’s decision is conveyed to the
responsible officer and/or Ministry/Department and not necessarily complete
in the true sense of the word. Attention must be given to this as it inflates the
implementation rate.

Regarding the quarterly implementation results, it is nine percent (9%) away
from the seventy-fifth percentile (75%) and nineteen percent (19%) away from
the set target rate eighty-five percent (85%) and above. The yearly report
indicates the implementation rate of seventy-four (74%) as being eleven
percent (11%) from the target rate. Compared to the period January –
September 2020, which mandated a period of adjustment due to the Covid-19
Pandemic, the implementation rate of decisions dwindled by eight percent (8%)
although less decisions were made. This can be opined due to the high number
of incomplete Cabinet decisions.

QUALITY OF IMPLEMENTATION
Scrutiny of the report highlighted that the incomplete matters were collectively
higher (21%) in the last quarter compared to (11%) for the period January –

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September 2020. This mandates Ministries to be time sensitive and act
decisively towards implementing Cabinet decisions foremost, for the benefit of
citizens which lead to an improvement of the implementation rate and
ultimately, the target rate of eighty-five percent (85%) and above.

Therefore, all involved must make it a committed task and priority which
demands change, and so, a few recommendations were made.

RECOMMENDATIONS

CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The Unit continues to struggle in the collection of reports from a few
Ministries. This continues to be a trivial matter and keen attention is not given
to the details provided. This results in the need to seek additional information
or queries based on Cabinet’s decision conveyed which is painstaking, noting
the busy schedule of the Permanent Secretaries/Officers responsible.

On a positive note, the Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit received reports
from all Ministries. Additionally, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and
Consumer affairs Consumer Affairs, and Ministry of Sports, Culture and the
Arts and Forestry and Cooperatives, and the Department of Public
Administration achieved one hundred percent (100%) implementation rate for
the quarter October - December 2020. These actions must be emulated, and
they must strive to continue that path. Moreover, the other
Ministries/Departments must endeavour to accomplish this goal.

Therefore, Monitoring and Evaluation is critical, as it fosters deliberate efforts
to prepare sound Cabinet Papers and ensures they are effectively
implemented. Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are vital to execution,
management and has a significant effect on successful delivery.

CLOSING THE IMPLEMENTATION GAP AND ORGANIZATIONAL
CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT: RESEARCH AND OPERATIONAL PROCESSES.
Pertaining to the complete implementation of Cabinet’s decisions,
Ministries/Departments must follow-up with the responsible Ministry
(ies)/Department (s) to ensure the thorough implementation of Cabinet’s
directive, rather than indicating the transmission of the directive as complete.
This will give a true image of the implementation rate and remove all doubts.

There is an increasing awareness that policies or decisions fail on their own
merits. Ensuring effective policy design and implementation rather than
allowing policies to drift into full or even partial failure is critical.

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To mitigate this, Ministries and Departments must take an interest and devise
ways by which the implementation phase can be strengthened and supported.

Furthermore, to realise an improvement in the implementation rate, Ministries
may have to consider changing their current operational structure in the
processing of matters. The Cabinet Manual provides an avenue for external
consultation prior to submission of matters to Cabinet. However, it was
noticed that after Cabinet’s approval was given on matters, implementation of
these matters was stalled/delayed as the need arose for agencies to be
consulted, whereas, if this were done prior, implementation could have
occurred immediately thereafter. Therefore, the avenue given in the Cabinet
Manual must be utilized as far as possible, so that upon Cabinet’s approval,
the decisions can be implemented without hindrances.

IMPROVE QUALITY OF CABINET SUBMISSIONS
Similarly, generally and within the last quarter of 2020, it was realized that a
few directives passed by Cabinet was not acted upon or reported on. Most of
these directives related to the formulation of key policies that sought to
improve the lives of citizens as well as for transparent decision making.
Considering this, this report from the Cabinet Office aims to guide Cabinet on
the implementation status of its decisions, and with Cabinet’s permission,
written reminders will be forwarded to the responsible Ministries, so that
necessary action can be taken towards a response on these vital policies.

This Unit continues to provide support for high quality submissions to aid
evidence-based Policy making. On that note, Ministries need to be reminded
of their mandate to ensure clear and concise information is contained therein.
Also, thoroughness, relevant research and consultations are critical for
Cabinet’s decision making and must be done as far as possible prior to
submission. Most vital is implementation of Cabinet’s directives upon receipt
of same. With these adjustments, efficiency within the implementation of
Cabinet decisions will be achieved and redound to the improvement in the
lives and livelihood of citizens.

Overall, the recommendation is that a good Cabinet submission must include
a clear statement of purpose, based on sound information and analysis, and
is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and the Whole-of-Government as
deemed necessary. These vital elements are illustrated below.

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• Continuous • Closing the • Organizational • Improve the
Monitoring and Implementation Capacity quality of
Evaluation Gap Improvement: Cabinet
Research and Submissions
Operational
Processes.
Recommendation 1
Recommendation 2

Recomendation 3
Recommendation 4

Members of the Policy Management, and Evaluation Unit

David Anthony Hopkin
Policy Development Officer (Ag.) Head

Marasie Francis
Planning Officer I (Ag.)

Gloria Ashby
Planning Officer II

____________________________

Ruth Elizabeth Rouse

Secretary to the Cabinet

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SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CABINET DECISIONS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY –
SEPTEMBER 2020.

Cabinet is reminded that the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
indicated that upon receipt of the reports from the Ministries that did not
submit on time, same will be provided for its (Cabinet’s) attention. Hereunder
is the report for the period January to September 2020 from the Ministries of
Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information
and Finance, Planning, Economic Development, Energy and Physical
Development.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT,
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS,AND INFORMATION

There were fifty-six (56) submissions and six (6) Mentions. From the fifty-six
(56) submissions, forty-four (44) (78.6%) were completed on time, four (4)
(7.1%) were deferred/withdrawn, five (5) (8.9%) were incomplete with
satisfactory progress, one (1) (1.6%) incomplete due to delays and two (2)
(3.8%) not implemented. There were no decisions completed late and stalled.
This information is given below in Chart 1.

CHART 1: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET'S DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF
CARRIACOU, PETITE MARTINIQUE AFFAIRS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Incomplete with Not Implemented,
delays, 2% 4%

Incomplete with
satisfactory progess,

8.90%

withdrawn/deferred,
7.10%

Decisions completed
on time, 78.60%

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On the completed matters, there were further directives given by Cabinet, but
no update was communicated by the Ministry.

Cabinet gave approval on ‘The National School Feeding Program,’ and
further directed that a phased approach towards outsourcing should be given
consideration. This directive was not reported on.

Although Cabinet’s decision on the ‘Request for deferral of Bonds,’ was
implemented. Cabinet also directed that a policy be submitted on deferral of
bonds by 30th September 2020. Again, no information or status was provided
by the Ministry on this matter.

The decisions incomplete with satisfactory progress referred to: the ‘Value-
based Education System in all Grenadian Schools in the year 2020’ as it
was stated that its implementation was affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The ‘E-Book Solution Pilot’ was implemented and is ongoing. Another
ongoing decision was the ‘Students-At-Risk (STAR) Intervention Program,
St. Andrew’s.’ No progress indicators were stated.

Concerning the ‘Award of Scholarships to the Republic of Cuba,’ persons
were awarded, but due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, these persons were unable
to travel to Cuba. No indication was given to ascertain whether these persons
were engaged via online modality currently or when the award will be utilized.
Cabinet is informed that the Planning Unit request additional
information/clarity on the above. No response is received to date although
reminders were given.

Another ongoing decision was the ‘Engagement of E-Learning Coordinator.’
The contract will expire in March 2021. The decision pertaining to the
‘Request for approval of the engagement of a Skills Development Officer
– Night Security and the Production Staff at the Snell Hall Skills
Development Institute – Furniture Production Center,’ Cabinet directed
that this matter should be transmitted urgently through the Department of
Public Administration for necessary action. The Ministry reported that it was
delayed, with no stated reason.

‘Reconstitution of the National Training Awards Selection Committee
(NTASC) and the Equal Opportunity Scholarship Policy Changes’ was
deferred by Cabinet pending further consultations. Cabinet also deferred the
matter on the ‘Recommendation for changes to Protocol’ to the next
meeting. The Ministry did not report any change on these matters. Contrary
to this was a decision on the ‘Grenada Council for Technical and Vocational
Education and Training Re-composition.’ It was deferred by Cabinet for
further consultation and later approved.

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Lastly, a Mention on the ‘TAMCC Preliminary HR Audit Report and
Consultancy Status’ was withdrawn by the Minister for Education. Cabinet
noted that it should be placed in the form of a Submission. No update was
provided on same.
Moreover, the matters not implemented related to travel which were hindered
by Covid-19. Also, Cabinet approved an oral submission on ‘COVID-19
Automated System for Government’, however, the Ministry indicated that
this project was not directly related to its portfolio. As such, no information
was provided on the status of this. Another instance was the ‘Faith-Based
Organisations Education and Training Grant.’ Cabinet approved the
restructured program in the new budget for implementation in 2021 and
asked for a transition plan for the trainees so that they can be gainfully
employed thereafter. The Ministry reported this decision as deferred with no
reason stated for same.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENERGY
AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

There were one hundred (100) Submissions and four (4) Mentions within the
period. From the one hundred (100) Submissions and one (1) Mention, eighty
(80) (79%) decisions were implemented on time, two (2) (2%) decisions were
completed late, six (6) (6%) decisions were deferred/withdrawn, five (5) (5%)
decisions were incomplete with satisfactory progress, and eight (8) (8%)
decisions were not implemented. There were no decisions within the other
categories. Chart 2 below illustrates this.

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CHART 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET
DECISIONS - MINISTRY OF FINANCE,

PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
ENERGY AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Not implemented,
Incomplete with 8%

satisfactory
progress, 5%

Deferred/Withdra
wn, 6%

Complete Late, 2%

Completed on
time, 79%

On the completed matter of a ‘Request to grant 50% waiver of the CET,
Excise Tax and VAT to Mr. Isaac John Fleming on behalf on his wife on
the importation of a 2014 Toyota Sienta Wheelchair’, Cabinet mandated
that the Ministry should prepare and submit a policy relating to dignity of the
Elderly and Physically Challenged persons, to grant concessions for
Wheelchairs and accessible vehicles. The Ministry did not report on the status
of this directive.
Another case was the ‘Project for completion of field work of the Survey
Living conditions and Household Budget Survey Component of the
Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment.’ Cabinet approved same and
further indicated that the nine (9) strongest enumerators be contracted for
additional work as well as the payment scheme. However, the Ministry

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reported that although the project was completed, the target rate of seventy
percent (70%) was not achieved. Moreover, the Officers did not receive
payment due to the discontinuance of the Cloud Server by the World Bank.
This Server provided information on how much work was completed by each
Officer, for an assessment to be done for the preparation of invoices for
payment.

In relation to the ‘Concessions: Singapore Heng Shen (Grenada)
Development PTE Ltd – Grenada National Resort Project,’ Cabinet
approval was communicated. However, Cabinet deferred consideration of the
remainder of the investment incentives and gave the Cabinet sub-committee
full authority to finalise the negotiations and conclude with the Company on
behalf of Government. No update on this was provided by the Ministry.

The decision on the ‘Replacement for Mr. Patrick Bubb on the Customs
Appeal Commission’ was completed late as communication to Mr. Donald
was late due to an administrative oversight. Yet, no reason was reported for
the tardiness in implementing Cabinet’s decision on the ‘PetroCaribe Loan
Request from the Grenada Development Bank.’

The deferred/withdrawn matters encompassed the ‘Proposed final
compensation for Ms. Mavis Charles – Project Affected Person Lance
Bridge Project’ as Cabinet deferred this matter. Another was the ‘Request to
grant 50% waiver of the CET, Excise Tax and VAT to Mr. Michael Modoo
on behalf of Active Lifestyle on the importation of a 2020 Isuzu D-Max
Double Cab Motor Vehicle.’ Cabinet deferred this matter pending
investigations of ‘Active Lifestyles’ by the relevant Department of Health.

Additionally, the ‘Request for approval to Revised Blue Economy’ was
deferred by Cabinet pending further discussions with the Prime Minister,
Minister of Climate Resilience and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance.
Also deferred by Cabinet were the ‘Agreement with Peter Andall (Andall and
Associates Inc.) for Inland Revenue Division Tax Liability.’ No update was
provided by the Ministry on these matters.

Although the decision on the ‘Ministry of Finance response to the 2019
Report of the Fiscal Responsibility Oversight Committee (FROC)’ was
deferred by Cabinet, it was later approved. Conversely, the only decision that
was withdrawn related to ‘Salary increases for the staff of the Grenada
Bureau of Standards’ for which a status update was not provided.

The five (5) decisions that were incomplete with satisfactory progress were: the
‘Financial Management Plan – Financial Management Measures,’ - a
committee is established, and circulars were disseminated to the Permanent
Secretaries on the measures. Regarding the ‘Un-India Development

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Partnership Fund Grant Proposal,’ the Ministry reported that the full details
of the use of the grant will be provided to Cabinet on its completion.

A Mention on ‘Public Expenditure Review (PER) 2020,’ was noted by
Cabinet. Cabinet is informed that the Ministry reported that the PER
Committee was established with a Terms of Reference developed to guide its
work and the report is being analysed with the purpose of developing
recommendations to submit to Cabinet for approval. ‘Engagement of the
Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) under the 11th EDF Program’
is also in progress as the Terms of Reference was developed for engaging the
Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), the readiness proposal was
submitted and negotiations for the grant is ongoing.

The last decision in progress was the ‘Waiver of partial Property Transfer
Tax granted to JDC II Ltd. On the purchase of properties – from Spice
Land Ltd to JDC II Ltd, from Spice TWO Limited to JDC II Ltd. From the
Grenada Beach Company Ltd to JDC II Ltd and from Port Louis Lands Ltd
to JDC II Ltd.’ No progress indicators or comments were stated.

Cabinet approved the ‘Grenada Craft Centre Building Expansion’ on the
following conditions for the expansion of the Grenada Craft Centre to provide
space for government departments which the Lowther’s Lane Government
Offices Project had intended to do:– Structures to be put in place by the
Ministry of Finance for the Craft Centre to be maintained and improved, and
the provision of an estimate of the projection of rentals expected based on
what is existing now and the availability to meet the monthly expenditure
incurred. The Ministry reported that this was not implemented and an update
on the project will be forwarded by Financial Complex Ltd.

The ‘Lowther’s Lane Government Offices Project’ was also not implemented
although Cabinet approved that the Financial Complex Ltd continue
implementation of the project. Reason being a letter was sent to the Financial
Complex Ltd in January 2020 and a response was still pending.

The ‘Implementation of the CET based on the 2017 Harmonized
Commodity Description and Coding System (HS)’ was not implemented.
The Ministry informed that the Energy Division held consultations with
CARICOM on energy saving devices for conditional duty exemption as
recommended by CARICOM. Further, preliminary consultation was held with
Customs/Ministry of Trade and the recommendations will be finalized for
submission to Cabinet in March 2021. Cabinet is reminded that it also
mandated the Ministry of Legal Affairs to advise and ensure that the proper
legislation is in place. This was not reported on by the Ministry.

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The ‘Deferral of effective date for the Consumer Protection Act’ was
approved by Cabinet and deferred from 1st April 2020 to 1st July 2020 for the
establishment of the Consumer Affairs Office. The Ministry indicated that this
was deferred with no reason indicated for same. The other decisions not
implemented related to travel. Again, no reason was stated but it can be as a
result from cancellation by the organisers or by Cabinet because of the
pandemic.

Table 4 below represents that information stated above from the two (2)
Ministries.

Table 4: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS PER MINISTRY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY –
SEPTEMBER 2020

Ministries and/or Department
Completed
on time
Completed
Late
Withdrawn
/Deferred
Incomplete
but
satisfactory
progress
Incomplete
because of
delay
Stalled
Not
implemented
Total
Submissions
to Cabinet

4 Ministry of Education, Human 50 - 4 5 1 - 2 62
Resource Development, Religious 2 6 5 - - 8 104
2 10 10 1 - 10 166
Affairs, and Information

5 Ministry of Finance, Planning, 83
Economic Development, Energy

and Physical Development

Total 133

Table 5: CLASSIFICATION OF SUBMISSIONS PER MINISTRY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY –
SEPTEMBER 2020

MINISTRIES/OR DEPARTMENTS
SUBMISSIONS
MENTIONS
POLICY
CONTRACT
LEGISLATIVE
TRAVEL
OTHER
TOTAL

1. Ministry of Education, 56 6 15 4 - 10 33 62
Human Resource
Development, Religious 100 4 10 - 6 11 77 104
Affairs, and Information
156 10 166
2. Ministry of Finance, 25 4 6 21 110 166
Planning, Economic
Development, Energy
and Physical
Development

3. Total

4. Total

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CHART 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF CABINET DECISIONS FOR THE MINISTRY
STATED WITHIN THIS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FOR PERIOD JANUARY -

SEPTEMBER 2020

Not Implemented 6.40%

Incomplete with delay 1%

Incomplete with satisfactory progress 6%

Deferred/Withdrawn 6%

Completed Late 1%

Completed on time 79%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

From the tables above, there were one hundred and fifty-six (156) Cabinet
submissions and ten (10) Mentions submitted to Cabinet. The implementation
status of one hundred and fifty-six (157) decisions (156 submissions and 1
Mention) were assessed, omitting the nine (9) Mentions that warranted no
action.

From the preceding, the following was emphasized: one hundred and twenty-
four (124) (133 submissions subtract 9 mentions that required no action)
(78.9%) decisions were implemented on time. Two (2) (1.3%) completed late,
deferred/withdrawn, incomplete with satisfactory progress and not
implemented matters amounted to ten (10) (6.4%) each, and decisions
incomplete with delay were one (1) (0.6%). There was no matter stalled.

Additionally, this data was collated within Table 3 above, that is, the
Implementation progress of Cabinet Decisions for the year 2020 and included
in the analysis, conclusion and recommendation that follows. Furthermore, it
was utilized to find the average implementation rate for the year 2020.
Considering this, no further discussion is made.

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