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AAJ Enewsletter MAYJUNE 2016Pub AIRPORTSAIRPORTS NEWS NEWS & UPDATES MAY /JUNE 2016 Palisadoes Strip, KINGSTON PALISADOES STRIP in the Summer Sunset Cover ACI celebrates 25years | WTA 2016 - VOTE Norman Manley Int’l Airport Page 2 SPECIAL PROMOTION : SHOW US WHY YOU LOVE KINGSTON & WIN !!! #kingstonwayup Page 3 AIRPORT SIGHTINGS & HAPPENINGS Pages 4-5 Team AAJ doing good in the neighbourhood | Travel Advisory Page 6 ENDLESS SUMMER in KINGSTON … so much to do and see ! Pages 7-9 ACI CELEBRATES 25years The first commercial flight took place just over 100 years ago. In the time since, civil aviation has evolved into a complex system that connects people and business the world over and contributes billions to worldwide GDP. The pace of change within the industry has accelerated over the last quarter century, and Airports Council International has evolved in step. We invite you to watch this video (cut and paste link in your browser) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uejS-GPCcJg , detailing the exciting progress that ACI has made over the last 25 years as “the voice of the world’s airports.” For more information on Airport Council International ACI and its activities, from the priorities of safety and security to ensuring environmental and economic sustainability, and much more, please visit www.aci.aero. VOTING CLOSES @mi^night JULY 31 CAST YOUR VOTE NOW :http://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote Page 2 Page 3 AIRPORT SIGHTINGS & HAPPENINGS... Saturday | May 21, 2016 | 09:15 PM KINGSTON, Jamaica – The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Ma- duro Moros, arrived at the Norman Manley In- ternational Airport for a one—day working visit. NMIA VIP Customer Service representatives , Andrea and Collette Francis were on hand to extend warm Jamaican greetings planeside. CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS... American actor , Jussie Smollett TONI BELLA BLAIR who plays Jamal Lyon in the hit TV series EMPIRE, was in King- ston ,last month to celebrate his 33rd birthday and participate in a charitable cause. Former child star - Jaleel White (Steve Urkel) also made a quick stop over in Kingston to be part of a charitable project . He paused in the Arrivals Forecourt to share a moment with a fan, NMIA customer service repre- JUSSIE sentative - Natola Anderson . You Tube sensation -Toni Bella Blair (Poonchie) , Model, Ac- tress,Vlogger and Singer on the rise recently made her “GRAND ARRIVAL” at the Norman Man- ley International Airport . The whole experience was recorded on video , so stay tuned to our social media pages (FACEBOOK , TWITTER,INSTAGRAM ) for all the hilarious details . JALEEL Page 4 MORE AIRPORT SIGHTINGS & HAPPENINGS... Outdoor media operators, National Outdoor Advertising (NOA), installs the first external digital display at Norman Manley International Air- port (NMIA). All arriving passengers will have a head-on view of the 200 square foot screen as they emerge from the arrivals terminal build- ing. Located at one of the Caribbean’s leading international gateways, the large digital screen, is waterproof, dustproof and bright enough to be seen under direct sunlight. This prestigious platform can be utilized to communicate airport and public service announcements, as well as communicating messages to business travellers and corporate decision makers arriving in Jamaica - giving brands the opportunity to be showcased to a focused audience. For more info and advt. placements contact National Outdoor Advertising | (876) 929-9403 | 383-9755 NMIAirport recently welcomed over 100 young mathematicians and their teachers to Kingston, JAMAICA for the 18thMathematical Olympiad of Central America and the Caribbean (OMCC). Kingston was host destination to the prestigious competi- tion for the first time. Accepting a sample of NMIA's welcome gift on behalf of the visiting Maths group is - Ajani Asaru ( UWI lecturer in the Mathematics Dept.) and making the presentation is NMIA’s Marketing Assistant– Nicholas Amore. Page 5 Team AAJ doing good in the neighbourhood ... TEAM TINSON PEN AERODROME / AAJ chose Majesty Gardens Infant School as their Labour Day Project for 2016 . The team went out in full force repainting and beautifying the learning space . AAJ covered all related expense for the special project. Making the cheque presentation to Karen Fitz Ritson ( Chairman of the Board ) is Shelly McIntosh - Op- erations Officer / Tinson Pen Aerodrome. TEAM KEN JONES AERODROME /AAJ was not to be outdone, their Labour Day Project focused on the well needed refur- bishment of the Port Antonio Police Station. AAJ also made a cash donation to assist in the on going expansion works. Making the presentation to DSP Stacy- Ann Reid is Denise Reid - Operations Clerk , Ken Jones Aerodrome TRAVEL ADVISORY YELLOW FEVER ALERT | GET THE FACTS !!! Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The "yellow" in the name refers to the jaun- dice (yellowing of the eyes) that affects some patients. Symptoms of yellow fever include fever, headache, jaundice, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. A small pro- portion of patients who contract the virus develop severe symptoms and approximately half of those die within 7 to 10 days. The virus is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America. Yellow fever is prevented by an extremely effective vaccine, which is safe and affordable. Travellers are being alerted and advised to take precautionary measure when travelling to and from Yellow Fever infected countries. Before travel- ling to or from at risk countries, ensure that you consult your doctor to receive your Yellow Fever Vaccination and your immunization certificate as proof of vaccination. Use mosquito repellent which contains DEET. Use a Mosquito net when sleeping, avoid wearing scantily clad clothing. Passengers travelling (including airport transit) from countries listed below are required to have evidence of Yellow Fever Vaccination and present to the health officer before permission is granted for landing by immigration. Countries with risk of Yellow Fever Transmission : Argentina, Benin, Bolivia-Plurinational (states of), Burkina Faso, Bu- rundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Columbia, Cote d’ Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ehiopia, French Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Guyana, Liberia, Mali, Mau- ritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Surinam, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, and Venezuela( Bolivarian Republic of) For further information : Contact your local health center or visit the World Health Organization (WHO) website http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs100/en/ Page 6 Visit the National Gallery Hike the majestic Blue Mountains for exquisite Jamaican Art Watch the Summer Olympics LIVE @ Make room for a little fun . Perfect for Destination Weddings Usain Bolt Tracks & Records | Lounge Hope Botanical Gardens KINGSTON Spend some time with the King of Reggae Indulge in world famous ice cream @the Bob Marley Museum Celebrate with us —JA. INDEPENDENCE July 31– August 6 SO MUCH TO DO, SO MUCH TO SEE IN KINGSTON JAMAICA WELCOME TO THE HEART BEAT OF JAMAICA, OUR CAPITAL Kingston is the cultural district of the island. This city is ablaze with unique action, beauty and the spirit of All Right. Now ,less than 45 minutes drive from Ocho Rios. Let the Summer begin! #kingstonwayup #endlesssummerinkingston For more info goto: http://www.visitjamaica.com/kingston/ Page 7 ENDLESS SUMMER in KINGSTON… Only 30 days to GO! Live broadcast on the JUMBO LED BILLBOARD NMIA Arrivals Forecourt . See you there! NEW PHOTO STATION in the TICKETING HALL | "take a picture and tag us" HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR SUMMER READING LIST N.W. Manley & THE MAKING of MODERN JAMAICA Page 9 .
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