December, 2011

Overview
Message from the CEO

Mr. Terrence Crossman



It is with great pride that I look back over 2011, a year that has seen significant progress at SCASPA. I express deep gratitude to all of you for your contribution to our success through the various roles that you played.



Much was done to enhance the image of SCASPA as we increased our visibility in the community and carried out our responsibility as a corporate citizen. For the first time, SCASPA was advertised on ZIZ Television with our first advertisement focusing on the Airport and the current one on the Seaport. We launched our Best in Class Quiz Competitions starting with the secondary schools in March followed by the primary schools in November. Both were highly successful and won praise from the schools and members of the community. Our profile was raised even more when we celebrated our eighteenth anniversary in September with a month of activities.



Certainly, our many community projects are a strong demonstration that we are committed to building our Country in collaboration with volunteer organizations.

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November

Overview
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The best of the best battled in the finals of SCASPA’s first ever Best in Class Primary School Quiz Competition on Thursday, 1st December, 2011 at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. After four intense semifinal competitions throughout November, 8th to November 29th, the zonal winners, the Beach Allen, Seventh-day Adventist, St. Pauls and Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary Schools came together to contend for the title, SCASPA’s Best In Class Primary School Quiz Competition Champion!

Participating students for the evening were Janai Bernard, Kyler Sutton, Chris Tyson, Keyshawana Headley, April Burt, Sonrisa Watts, Arljanique Ward, and Charissa Caear. The students were quizzed individually, as a team and in speed rounds on the core subjects of the Grade Five curriculum (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science). Questions were also asked about SCASPA.

The packed auditorium witnessed great excitement and an academically stimulating competition with all students, teachers, parents and well wishers cheering their school teams and applauding every correct answer.

At the end of the evening, the Seventh-day Adventist and the Joshua Obadiah Williams Primary Schools tied at a score for the first place position and the St. Pauls and Beach Allen Primary Schools also tied for the second place position.

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October 2011

Overview
Four Inspectors from the U.S. Coast Guard conducted an International Ship and Port Facility Code (I.S.P.S) inspection at the Sea Port and the Port Zante Cruise Ship Terminal on Wednesday, 26th, October, 2011. Under the command of Mr. John E. Hurst and Lieutenant Commander Neil Marcelino, Mr. Chad Moore and Mr. Daron Panko joined members of SCASPA’s Maritime Security (MARSEC) Committee and observed and analyzed the security systems used at SCASPA to assess the Authority’s level of compliance with the I.S.P.S. Code requirements.

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September

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August 2011

Overview
On August 17th 2011, Meteorologist Officer, Ms. Vincia Browne and Meteorologist, Elmo Burke facilitated a Quality Management Systems (QMS) seminar at the Meteorological Office at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Airport Manager (Ag.), Mr. Elsworth Warner, Senior Meteorological Officer, Mr. Delver Martin, Mid-level Technicians Denel Dixon and Ms. Vinciere Benjamin attended the seminar. The QMS requires that all executed tasks done by the Meteorological office be recorded, analyzed and accessed. The QMS emphasizes that managers become or remain committed to use Quality Management principles in management. Having a QMS will increase customer focus, and encourage a ‘top down’ approach of clear information.







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June 2011

Overview
SCASPA had its first International Ship and Port Facility Inspection for the year 2011 on Wednesday 1st June. This inspection was conducted by Lieutenant Commander, Neil Marcelino of the U.S. Coast Guard, Sgt. Williams of the Designated Authority, Senior employees of the Security Department and the Sea Port Manager, Mr. Loui Hendrickson. The inspection was geared at verifying that SCASPA was in compliance with International regulation. During the inspection, minimum deficiencies were highlighted, this was as a result of the hard work and effort exert by SCASPA staff in ensuring that SCASPA remained compliant with the regulations. The inspection was executed in the vicinity of the main access gate and Shed 1 specifically concentrating on the perimeter fence, access control at the centre gate, control and separation of International Ship and Port Security (I.S.P.S) ships from non complaint, I.S.P.S ships and the non availability of Closed Circuit Television (C.C.T.V.)

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May 2011

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The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority appointed a new Security Manager, Mr. Raymond Cotton, on May 3rd 2011. Most recently employed by the Royal St. Christopher-Nevis Police Force as a Superintendent, Mr. Cotton brings a vast amount of experience in Security and safety operations to the Authority. [ more in the issue ]

April 2011

Overview
Management of The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority has embarked upon a multifaceted strategy as part of its efforts to transform the organization. On the heels of the staff restructuring and debt re-financing initiatives, the organization is now launching its first ever SCASPA Best in Class Quiz Competition. [ more in the issue ]

March 2011

Overview
During March 14-17 2011, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Terrence Crossman, Chief Financial Officer, Marcellus Phillip and Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Mrs. Delcia Bradley-King represented the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority at Sea Trade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami, Florida. [ more in the issue ]

February 2011

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Thirty-nine students along with two teachers of the Cayon Primary School visited the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport and the Sea Port on Friday 11th February 2011. The visit was made in order to supplement the students’ current study of the topic in their Social Studies syllabus, which was “Transportation Centres.” [ more in the issue ]