Happy 25Th Anniversary, JCAA!
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A SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 131 MESSAGES Salute the committed, hard-working members of JCAA ODAY I join with the board, management and staff of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Tas they celebrate 25 years of existence in the air transportation sector. The JCAA plays a pivotal role in Jamaica’s development, and is a shining example of the outstanding work of our local regulatory body in improving the island’s aviation industry. Indeed, the JCAA has observed the highest aviation standards which places it as a leading entity in the Continued region and across the world. Jamaica’s aviation industry and its professionals are respected throughout the region and within the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), pri- success for marily due to the dedicated team of management, staff and board of directors. Since its inception, the JCAA has excelled in its role years to as the primary regulator of the local aviation industry, providing leadership and oversight while ensuring its efficiency, safety, adherence to international standards, come! and sustainable development. On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, JOIN with the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) in cele- I salute the hard-working and committed men and brating their 25th anniversary of the organisation’s founding. women of the JCAA who, through their consistent I The JCAA emerged out of the Civil Aviation Department efforts, ensure the proper functioning of the industry (CAD), which was established in 1947. Their collective history has even in the midst of the present challenging global produced an impressive record of spearheading industry-wide pandemic – COVID-19. safety regulations and necessary air navigation services. Jointly, The JCAA is critical to the continued economic and The JCAA has excelled in its role the organisation celebrates ‘25 Strong, 75 years along!’ social evolution of Jamaica, and the achievements of the The JCAA is responsible for many vital services related to national development targets outlined in Vision 2030. as the primary regulator of the aviation, including air navigation, economic regulation, safety On achieving your milestone 25th anniversary, I ex- and security oversight, and corporate services. press the gratitude of all Jamaicans, as the authority local aviation industry, providing Jamaica is grateful for the JCAA’s vigilant oversight and commit- continues to work in service to our wonderful nation, leadership and oversight while ment to excellence in aviation, a field in which nothing less will do. Jamaica land we love. I wish for the JCAA many more Congratulations to the entire JCAA team on this milestone years and future successes. ensuring its efficiency, safety, achievement. I wish you continued success for years to come! ANDREW HOLNESS adherence to international standards, MARK J. GOLDING Prime Minister “ Leader of the Opposition and sustainable development. 142 JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY 25TH ANNIVERSARY NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 25 years of outstanding achievements and impact IVIL AVIATION has been a part outline that Jamaica’s history of throughout all phases of a flight. We of the backbone of Jamaica’s being a pacesetter in safe-indus- continue to enhance the operations Ctransportation industry for try regulation and air navigation of the aviation industry through the generations. It is far more than services provision began with the procurement of new, cutting-edge just pilots and flight attendants on establishment of the Civil Aviation ATFM software technologies to flights from major airports. This in- Department (CAD) in 1947, 75 years boost aviation safety. dustry includes commercial carriers ago. The JCAA represents the em- The Government will maintain the operating from our airports, by way bodiment of the foundations laid highest possible safety standards for of private jets, air traffic control, air- We must recognise by CAD in its purpose to ensure aircraft, passengers and airport staff port management, manufacturing, the outstanding the compliance of all air operators through the Airport Authority of maintenance and the employees with international and local rules Jamaica regulations, ICAO require- who take good care of our luggage achievements and and regulations, effecting the safe ments and other relevant legislation between flights. and expeditious flow of air traffic while aiming at improving environ- The Jamaica Civil Aviation impacts of the JCAA within Jamaica’s airspace. mental performance. Authority (JCAA) is one of the in its operations and maintain the The need to transform the CAD A great deal remains to be done pivotal agencies involved in the standard that we have come to the commercial development of the from a civil service agency to a in order to meet the targets set Government’s thrust for the safety know and appreciate. aviation sector as industry-global statutory entity was necessary for out by and for the JCAA. I am en- and expansion of the aviation sector, Aviation in many respects is a ‘na- priorities,“ therefore, remain at the modernising the department and couraged to know that the work promoting the safe, orderly and effi- tional asset’ and the Government forefront of our consideration as keeping apace with the growth of continues in a coordinated and fo- cient development of Jamaica’s air recognises the importance of this we continue to develop the sector. civil aviation locally and worldwide. cused manner to maintain the pos- transport sector. The JCAA contin- mode of transport in an integrated We must recognise the outstand- The JCAA was, therefore, established itive momentum of civil aviation in ues to focus on various programmes approach to development. The ing achievements and impacts of by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) the region and around the world. with a strategic and long-term view ongoing developments within the JCAA, an organisation which Act 1995, and became operational Congratulations to the Jamaica Civil to maintaining the gains made in the sector, therefore, places an has carried the torch of civil avia- on May 6, 1996. Aviation Authority on this anniver- aviation safety, security and growth. obligation on all stakeholders to tion for 25 strong years, not just for The ministry, through the JCAA, sary celebration under the theme, Even faced with the challenges collaborate to take advantage of Jamaica but for the region. With its continues to implement the nec- ‘25 Strong, 75 years along’! of the COVID-19 pandemic, civil the opportunities, and respond to commitment and sincerity, the JCAA essary measures to facilitate this aviation, as with many other in- new and emerging trends in the has proven its worth and has gained priority. This is done through col- ROBERT MONTAGUE dustries, has felt its impact but has sector. Environmental sustainability, much-deserved recognition. laboration with stakeholders to en- Minister of Transport and managed to remain above ground safety and security, facilitation and It would be remiss of me not to sure an optimum flow of air traffic Mining A AVI TIO IL N IV A C U MBJ Airports Limited congratulates the T Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) A H on its silver anniversary in developing aviation C OR I in Jamaica and keeping our aviation space A safe. 25 25 Years strong, 75 Years Along. JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY 25TH ANNIVERSARY NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 153 Critical in adopting Thank you, JCAA, for your contribution to tourism int’l aviation standards development CONGRATULATE the Jamaica Civil Aviation I AM pleased to extend sincere congrat- Authority (JCAA) on 25 years of operation, ulations to the management and staff of Iand for building on the foundation of the the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, as you Civil Aviation Department (CAD), which was proudly celebrate your 25th anniversary. established nearly 75 years ago. As minister of tourism, I am heartened by Air transportation is undoubtedly a major your success and thank you for the significant industry in its own right, and it also facilitates contribution you have made to the devel- other important industries such as interna- opment of Jamaica’s tourism industry. We tional tourism, global supply chains, and are proud to have you as a tourism partner movement of people, goods and services. As and laud you for achieving this important a civil aviation authority, the JCAA is critical milestone in such fine style. in ensuring the adoption of critical interna- As a body, the Jamaica Civil Aviation tional aviation standards, and providing ef- Authority forms part of the series of mov- fective industry safety and security oversight ing parts that work together to help our in- and air navigation services. dustry operate seamlessly. The impeccable The JCAA celebrates its 25th year of op- Jamaica has also experienced the brunt of service you provide makes you one of our key eration during unprecedented times. The the impacts of the pandemic, and the role of partners, and aids our efforts to rebuild our attractions and properties, which are COVID- global pandemic has significantly impacted the JCAA in supporting the revival of the air tourism sector in a strategic way, to ensure 19 compliant. the air industry; in 2020, according to the transportation industry is critical. that it is more inclusive and surpasses our Once again, I congratulate the entire team International Air Transport Association, inter- On your 25th anniversary, I would like to pre-pandemic record arrivals and earnings. at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, led national air passenger traffic declined by ap- extend my heartiest congratulations to the We, therefore, commend you on the critical by Nari Williams-Singh, for its outstanding proximately 60 per cent, the UN World Tourism Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority. As we forge role you continue to play in this very impor- contribution to the development of our Organisation estimates international tourism ahead in recovering stronger, your role is crucial.