Mr. Hendricks Porter (centre, front row) poses with former president, Hyacinth Chantrielle (3rd right) and the administrative staff of the CBAJ at the recent AGM. - ContributedHENDRICKS PORTER, the new man at the helm of the Customs Brokers Association of Jamaica (CBAJ), has set himself the goal of enhancing the professionalism of its members and promoting training at the highest level.
Mr. Porter, who was elected President at the Association's 35th Annual General Meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kingston, recently, said he was concerned about the professionalism of the customs brokers and that he would be pushing for brokers to pursue further studies at the tertiary level. He said considerations would also be given to the possibility of offering scholarships to members' children.
The new president said it was also his objective to improve the communication process and strengthen the unity within the organisation, which seeks to protect and represent the interest of customs brokers in Jamaica. Currently, there are 274 members in the Association.
Another project Mr. Porter mentioned for attention, is the establishment of day care facility for children of brokers. He said the CBAJ would continue to contribute to the growth and development of the country for the benefit of all Jamaicans.
The new president has replaced Hyacinth Chantrielle, who serve the organisation in that capacity for two terms.
Allison Moore, Commissioner of Customs who delivered the keynote address at the annual general meeting, proposed that a Memorandum of Understanding be signed between both organisations to foster a better working relationship. This suggestion was well received by the members of the CBAJ.
