After months of preparation for Census 2010, the Department of Statistics is launching its Census work on May 3rd with the Oath of Secrecy Ceremony. Approximately 1,100 persons will gather at the Kendal Isaacs Gym to solemnly commit themselves to the work and to swear that all information received during the course of their field work will be held in strictest confidence. The ongoing work of the department depends on its integrity and the public trust that the information given by them is not divulged to anybody or entity. The Department takes this seriously hence this public declaration.
The Oath of Secrecy will be administered by the Chief Justice, Michael Barnett. This will be preceded by a brief charge re honesty and integrity by the President of the Christian Council, Pastor Patrick Paul, and will be followed by a prayer by the head of the Baptist Community (the largest denomination in the country), Rev. William Thompson. Prior to this solemn part of the ceremony, a presentation on `Safety Tips’ will be made by Assistant Commissioner, Glen Miller, and the keynote presentation will be made by the Minister of State for Finance, Zhivargo Laing.
The Press is invited to cover this important event which takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Kendal Isaacs Gym on May 3rd, Census Day.
