The government is actively addressing overcrowding at VC Bird International Airport by implementing several key measures. Following a recent meeting with senior officials from the Chief Immigration Officer and the Airport Authority, it was decided to fully staff all eight immigration booths during peak arrival times, particularly on weekends when up to 1,000 people may arrive within a two-hour period.
To streamline the passenger clearance process, immigration officers stressed the importance of replacing handwritten entry cards with electronic systems. Simultaneously, Airport Authority officials emphasized the necessity of additional resources for implementing kiosks and computer programs in the arrivals area.
Minister of Tourism Charles Fernandez addressed these concerns at an American Society for Travel Advisors (ASTA) conference, outlining plans to have operational kiosks by April, ahead of the SIDS conference scheduled for May.
Furthermore, the Cabinet discussed recruiting additional immigration officers to address challenges related to homeporting at Heritage Quay. These officers would undergo a three-month training program to enhance overall immigration services, aligning with efforts to meet the demands of the seaport.
The proposed technological upgrades aim to modernize airport operations, contributing to the efficiency of immigration services. These measures not only enhance the experience for tourists but also bolster the airport’s reputation as a crucial gateway to and from the country.
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They had months to plan, or maybe more than a year when the deal was struck to be a “home port”, and now they running around like chickens with their heads cut off!!
I hate to be always criticizing this failed Government, but can you not, when these people continue to embarrass themselves with these piss poor planning.
Be proactive man, y’all had years at the helm to get this shit right.
Why is there always negativity in everything? Cheap political shots will not help to revive the already dead Opposition.. People need to get real-the UPP isn’t an alternative for this country.
If you are satisfied with what we have as the best, then we are in serious trouble because people with your ideology seem to be in the majority, you don’t even know when you are offended; pity you.
What poor planning-you sound so ignorant
@chuptz. Which article are you reading? Stop sounding stupid.your ignorance to continue to back this failed experiment/government, is really alarming.
But don’t worry, change will soon come..y’all are as blind as a bat.
I have been caught up in very large crowds at the VC Bird Airport on the weekends.I would take a Flight out of Miami into VC Bird Airport.Then stand in line for over an hour and a half to see the Immigration Officer.Then they would be asking me.Where am I staying and for how long.Last Year,I told the Officer to look into my Passport and see my place of Birth.He looked,stamped and I went about my business.
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