January 2019 Business View Caribbean

34 35 was launched many years ago. So, we have building management systems, optimal use of air conditioning systems, continual monitoring of our electricity bills to ensure we optimally use the electricity at our facilities. And even in the design–when we replace major plans, we ensure the equipment we choose is very energy efficient. Our team are members of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers), who use the latest technologies to design and procure equipment, and to be certain we use it efficiently.” B VC: St. Lucia is growing in popularity as a tourism destination.What will that growth mean for SLASPA in the next five years? C enac: “I’m definitely excited about our airport redevelopment project. That will ST. LUCIA AIR & SEA PORTS AUTHORITY create a ‘wow’ factor in entering and leaving this country via that facility. I think it would also appease the situation, where we have limited apron space. There’s a lot of congestion, currently, so within that time frame, we will have totally transformed how we welcome international passengers to St. Lucia. And the experience will be far superior to anything right now in the Caribbean. I believe very passionately and optimistically, it will be the best experience in the Caribbean at the St. Lucia Airport.We are also looking at transforming our seaports, in terms of the feasibility of how we can separate cargo and container traffic. That would be something great for our customers and our stakeholders, because it’s currently not giving us the high level of customer service we should operate at. So, in five years, we should be able to implement something on the seaport side. “ Some of the other challenges: we have competition in the Caribbean. Many countries, many islands have built international airports. We know some might be looking at improving them but, St. Lucia being naturally beautiful –not only physically but the warmth of our people –provides us with a huge added advantage.We are looking at increasing our hotel plans; a number of hotels are undergoing refurbishment and I think the future is very bright for St. Lucia with regards to our tourism product. “ We understand the challenges, but now is the time to retrain our people to be able to DELIVERING THE CARIBBEAN TO YOUR DOOR Caribbean Courier Brokerage Services Ltd. Email: ccbsl@caribbeancouriers.com • Phone: 1.758.452.5399 Contact us today! YOU SHOP. WE SHIP. WE DELIVER. Caribbean Courier Brokerage Services Limited (CCBSL) is a St.Lucia-based company with decades of combined experience. Start shopping with us today! PREFERRED VENDOR n Caribbean Courier Brokerage Services  ccbsl@caribbeancouriers.com Caribbean Courier Brokerage Services Limited (CCBSL) is a newly formed St. Lucia-based compa- ny with decades of combined experience. Customer satisfaction is one of our main priorities as well as on-time delivery. CCBSL is confident that it will deliver the highest quality service to its customers. St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority Executive Team: (back row left-to-right) Lambert Remy - Director of Airports; Marcellina Preville - Deputy Financial Controller; Gerry George - Director Information Systems; Adrian Hillaire - Director of Seaports; Asha James - Legal Officer; Keith Thompson - Financial Controller; Christopher Alexander - Director, Maritime Affairs; Gasper George - Senior Manager, Business Development and Corporate Communications; Kaisher Vonwahl - Internal Auditor; Kennedy Francis - Chief Port Police; (front row left-to-right) Beverly Dulcie - Senior Manager, Administration; Grace Parkinson - Chief Operating Officer; Daren Cenac - Acting General Manager; Joanna Biscette - Senior Manager, Human Resources look after the opportunities which exist, or can be created, to have a better living for all, moving forward. So, it’s a very exciting time to be in any shape or form involved in the infrastructure of this beautiful country of St. Lucia.”