we play in terms of cruise tourism through the CB Romney Park cruise facility in terms of the number of cruise lines that come to our territories, I think that we play a significant role in terms of our economy bringing tourists to our destination,” Fahie states. Plans for 2025 include constructing a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell to significantly enhance cargo handling capacity, alongside repairs to dock infrastructure across multiple locations. LEADING THROUGH COMPLEXITY Managing diverse teams across multiple port facilities and operational areas offers Fahie his most significant professional challenge.“I think the biggest challenge is always when you deal with a different variety of persons. Everybody has their own personalities and challenges, so I think that’s my biggest challenge,” Fahie acknowledges. “But I’m always able to cope and deal with the issues as they arrive.” The satisfaction derived from successful team management provides a counterbalance to these daily challenges. “The biggest thing I enjoy at the end of the day is when it all works out, my staff is happy, they’re doing what is required, and they’re making me look good because they’re doing their share of the work and they’re making the whole organization look like we are doing something well,” Fahie explains. Looking ahead, the authority has outlined concrete development plans for the next 18 to 24 months. “For sure we have to be building a new warehouse facility at our compound, a new general warehouse to accommodate cargo,” Fahie states.“And we are going 45 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PORTS AUTHORITY
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