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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.
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:
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