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Thursday, 14 June 2007 |
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 Training of Security Officers
On 13th November 2006, the Airports Authority as
part of its effort to improve its customer relations
skills among employees commenced a series of training
programme involving all Security Officers that
was conducted by the Acting Chief Executive Officer
and Security Manager Mr. John Mitchell. The training
focused on the disposition of officers during the
execution of duties, paying particular attention to
their facial expression and voice tone.
With the coming on stream of Caricom Single Market
and Economy (CSME), employees are re-tooling and
embarking on a path of continuous learning to enable
them to compete in this global village. It is in this context
we are pleased to announce that several employees
have taken up the challenge to pursue higher tertiary
education.
EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
Miss Jeanette Paul, Secretary, Mr. Emon Charles,
Senior Security Supervisor (ag), and Miss Hazel Ann
Drakes, Human Resources Assistant are pursuing
studies leading to an Executive Diploma in Management
at the University of the West Indies through the
Centre for Management Development.
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTS TECHNICATION (CAT)
Mr. Kendell Caby, Accounts Clerk has recently completed
level 3 of the Certified Accounts Technician
programme.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Assistant Security Supervisor, Mrs. Deborah Harris-
Smith has taken on the challenge to develop her
administrative skills and is now enrolled at the St.
George’s University pursuing a certificate in Business
Administration.
CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Six employees namely Mrs. Yvette St. Bernard, Mrs.
Marva Nelson, Mrs Margaret Smith-Phillip, Miss
Yvonne Joseph, Miss Kathy-Ann Romain and Miss
Shelley Mitchell are enrolled at the T.A. Marryshow
Community College pursuing the Certified Accounting
Technician (CAT) Level 1 course.
MASTERS DEGREE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Mr. Wayne Williams, Forecaster is pursuing studies
leading to a Masters Degree in Business Management
at the St. George’s University.
BSc – METEOROLOGICAL
Mr. John Peters, Meteorological Manager is pursuing
a BSc in Meteorological studies with the University of
the West Indies (UWI) centre in Barbados. On completion
of his studies Mr. Peters would be better
equipped to manage Meteorological operations at
PSIA in his capacity as Manager of the Department.
ON THE JOB ATTACHMENT
The Authority as part of its responsibility to assist in
the development of our nation’s youth has offered on
the job training to Mr. Kylon Simon in the area of
Auto Mechanic for duration of three (3) months effective
2 August 2006.
NEW MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS
Recognizing the fact that Management plays an integral
role in the execution of organisational
policies/programmes, the Authority saw it necessary
to fill the following vacant managerial positions
which are considered critical for the airport operations.
Mr. Anthony Edwards was appointed to the position
of Chief Accountant at the Airports Authority effective
January 2006. Mr. Edwards possesses the expertise
needed for the control and smooth functioning of
the Accounts Department.
Mr. Whyme Cox, a Cuban trained Civil Engineer
filled the position of Facilities Maintenance Manager
effective April 24 2006. Mr. Cox possesses the knowledge
and skills critically needed as the organization
moves speedily with the expansion works.
Mrs. Roselyn Charles was appointed to the position
of Assistant Manager, Air Traffic Services having
worked as an Air Traffic Controller for the past 21
years.
Mrs. Myrna Charles who previously held the position
of Air Traffic Controller has been appointed to
the position of Duty Manager.
OUT-REACH PROGRAMME
During the year 2006, members of staff brought
cheers to the needy within the Grenadian community
through an Out-reach Programme. Visits were made
to the Richmond Home for the aged and subsequently
to the BelAir Home for children.
INTERSPACE ADVERTISING
The Airports Authority signed a new advertising
Agreement with Interspace Airport Advertising for
the provision of advertising concession at Point
Salines International Airport (PSIA). Interspace is a
US based company specialized in airport advertising.
SITA/CUTE SOLUTION -(IT)
The Airports Authority has contracted the services of
SITA for the provision of IT Solutions for the check-in
processing of passengers in a common use environment,
thus maximizing the use of the available infrastructure
and to meet market demands.
The system will be operated with twenty four (24)
check-in positions; five boarding gates and one baggage
reconciliation gate in the arrival hall.
The Contract cost is
USD$27,980.00. For the financing
of this service the Authority has
implemented a recovery fee “Concourse
Fee”. The code of application
has been processed by the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA) and is already incorporated
into the airlines reservation
systems world wide. The assigned
ticket code is JF and the fee is
USD$6.00/EC$16.20. The fee is
applicable to all regional and international
departures from Grenada,
effective March 1st 2007
PLANS FOR COMING YEARS
With the coming on stream of the
several new 5- Star Hotels in
Grenada in the approaching
months, it is projected that there
will be significant increase in passenger
movement by private jets at
PSIA.
To capitalize on the projected new
revenue stream, the Authority as
part of its development plans will
transform PSIA into a mega business
center where services such as, hairdressers,
Lawyers, Dentist etc will
be available to the travelling public.
These facilities will be intended to
serve two (2) main purposes (a)
relaxation (b) and generate revenue.
Some of the plans include:
Construction of business
offices on top the existing terminal
building on the landside that will be
used to relocate persons occupying
the existing offices in the Administration
Department. These offices
will then be commercialized as
shops for concessionaires as extension
of the new departure lounge.
Additional cargo facilities
will be created to cater to the several
requests from potential business
for security purpose it is the intention
to relocate the existing cargo
bond now used by ASG to a suitable
location as identified in the Master
Plan.
To ensure compliance with
Aviation Security regulations, the
Authority will pave the backroad
from in front the monument leading
to La Source road. It is the intention
to divert all non-airport related
vehicular traffic from driving in
front the terminal building.
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