Caribbean Times 97th Issue - Tuesday 14th February 2017

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Tuesday 14th February 2017
New and improved Gate 2 unveiled
By Joanna Paris
The result of two 40 foot
containers uniquely outfitted
with wood and metal is the
final product of the new security
checkpoint at the Antigua
Port Authority.
Officials at the Antigua
Port Authority and Members
of the Board of Directors,
officially unveiled the new
facility commonly called
“Gate 2” on Monday in the
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presence a number of employees
and other specially
invited guests.
Chief Port Security Officer,
Jason Roberts, said
that the project took approximately
two months to
complete. He added that the
new facility improves the
entrance to the port as well
as the security options available
to customers.
He noted too that customers
will be met by security
personnel who will review
their documentations and
furrier check will be made
to determine if their cargo is
ready. During this time, customers
will enjoy a relaxed
atmosphere in an air-conditioned
building.
While addressing the
brief commissioning ceremony,
Chairman of the
Board of the Antigua Port
Authority, Senator Mary
Claire Hurst, said that the
new building will assist in
providing the exceptional
service that is now becoming
synonymous with the
facility.
“The aim is to make our
customers more relaxed and
comfortable. We want our
customers to feel satisfied”,
she expressed.
She added that preparations
are already being made
to transform the current Gate
1 facilities and well as to install
a monitoring system
which should be unveiled in
the coming weeks.
Port Manager, Darwin
Telemaque, was full of
praise for the carpenters and
welders who worked on the
building for their ability to
use spare materials and produce
a “professional building”.
He described the project
as cost effective and emphasized
that the customer
experience will be greatly
enhanced.