Business View Caribbean l Feb 2023

103 104 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 GRANTLEY ADAMS INTERNAT IONAL A I RPORT staying abreast of global airport best practices. “We had aggressive plans to upgrade and modernize the airport pre-pandemic, but all those slowed down during the pandemic. In 2023 and beyond, we want to regain that momentum and get back to our modernization schedule.” Achieving all this is not just a professional objective for Bourne but a personal one because of how he views the work that the airport (and any other airport) does. “I’m well aware of the impact that ports of entry have on the national economy,” he says. “As a small developing state heavily dependent on tourism, I know the airport’s role in the country.” “This awareness drives me to get up every morning to ensure the organization reaches its potential. When it does, it creates a systemic impact throughout the economy and community.” “I see it as a catalyst for economic growth. For PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Barbados Water Authority www.barbadoswaterauthority.com Barbados Water Authority is responsible for management of the island’s water resources, provision of adequate, regular and safe supplies of potable water and wastewater services. The Authority has a mixed staff complement of approximately seven hundred and fifty full time and temporary employees operating from fifty facilities across the island. n G4S Secure Solutions www.g4s.com/en-bb There for you™, serving and safeguarding customers, communities, and people around the world, is G4S’ purpose. Operating in over 90 countries and part of the Allied Universal Group, G4S, through its unparalleled customer relationships, provides proactive solutions, cutting-edge smart technology, and tailored services that allow customers to focus on their core business. G4S is the  leading integrated security solutions provider in Barbados and the Caribbean. n Island Care Ambulance Service www.islandcareambulance.com Island Care Ambulance Service is a privately owned company dedicated to serving the public of Barbados and visitors alike with prompt and reliable medical transport. We recognize the need for a professional, competent and affordable private ambulance service, and provide an alternative for both emergency and non-emergency medical transport. Our staff are fully qualified and trained to ensure the highest standards of medical care, and our response time is excellent. n Structural Systems www.ssl.bb Since 1975 we have strived to deliver above and beyond our customer’s expectations. Our dedication to service has made us one of the leading suppliers of metal products and pre-fabricated steel buildings across the Caribbean. We take great pleasure in our record of maintaining structural integrity. n Steinbok Management Services P: (246) 228-9952 F: (246) 228-9956 n Jada Group Inc. www.jadagroup.com n Sagicor www.sagicor.com example, many small businesses derive revenue from airport activities, whether craft vendors, taxi drivers, restaurants, or other associated operators.” “For an economy built on tourism like Barbados, the airport is a major economic driver. If it succeeds, it will nourish the wider economy.”