The Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority has recently promoted several staff members across various roles.
Keith Simons has been promoted to Operations Manager effective June 1st, 2024.
In assuming this position, Simons will have day-to-day oversight of the security department at the Grand Turk and South Caicos ports and implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan.
Simons commenced employment with the Ports Authority in April 2010.
Aleno Todd has been promoted to Supervisor at the port in Providenciales.
He commenced employment in December 2021 as a security officer. Wanting to improve and grow, Todd engaged in training opportunities and responded to the vacancy of supervisor where he became successful.
Sharonna Walkin has been promoted to Compliance and Training Manager.
She will oversee the security training and performance for all security staff members across the organization, conduct port facility security audits and inspections, deliver exercises and drills, and recommend necessary workshops.
Walkin commenced employment in October 2011 as a Security Supervisor, moved up the ranks being promoted to Ports Facility Security Officer after celebrating her 10th anniversary with the organization.
Fris Forbes has been promoted to Operations Manager effective June 1st, 2024.
In assuming this position, Forbes will have day-to-day oversight of the security department at the Providenciales and North Caicos ports and implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan.
He will also oversee the supply chain optimization functions for the Providenciales port, which consists of developing port efficiency benchmarks, monitoring port efficiency, and being the focal point for the Ports Authority, stevedores, shipping liners, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.
He commenced employment with Ports Authority in August of 2017 moving up the ranks quite quickly and obtaining several certifications.
Congratulations to you all, continue to do well in your new roles!
