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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
President to President –Bolts’ President, Isaac Missick is pictured presenting the company’s winning product to Mr. Ian Rolle, President of GBPA. Missick also captured the overall title during the 2014 JA National Speech Competition.
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Freeport, Grand Bahama – Since the early eighties, the Junior Achievement (JA) organization has been mentoring the minds of up-and-coming young entrepreneurs on Grand Bahama. And since its inception, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) has been an avid supporter of the initiative.
Recently, the GBPA sponsored group captured the JA title of ‘Company of The Year’ for the second consecutive year. On Friday past, the leadership team of GBPA Bolts, inclusive of vice presidents and assistants, paid a courtesy call on GBPA executives and management. The visit served a dual purpose of allowing students to express their thanks for the Port Authority’s support during the 2013/2014 JA Company year, along with providing management with an annual report for the Company.
Winning Advisors - Members of the GBPA Bolts JA company, accompanied by three of their five Port Authority advisors, Juliette Miller - Business Development Officer (standing left); Dominique Williams - Financial Analyst (standing centre); and Dr. Telina Smith – Assistant Human Resource Manager (standing right).
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Commending their efforts, President Rolle encouraged the students to be bold game changers. “The dynamics of the business environment are constantly changing, and success requires that you stay ahead of the game, with creative and innovative ideas, ” Rolle expressed. “It is impressive to see such intelligent and resourceful young people. You have productive ideas the country needs to move forward; you are fearless team players and you are prepared to work hard. These attributes are all essential for success. Keep up the great work and continue to pursue your goals with excellence,” Rolle advised them.
The young visiting team consisted of 10 students (VPs and Assistants) and 5 Advisors who guided the business savvy group of students to a second year victory. Welcoming the group along with President Rolle were GBPA’s Chief Financial Officer, Dean Seymour, and Derek Newbold, Business Development Manager.
Mentoring the Spirit of Entrepreneurship - GBPA Bolts recently secured the JA title of ‘Company of The Year’ for the second consecutive year. Pictured are Bolts’ members along with JA Company Advisors, during a courtesy call at GBPA headquarters. President, Ian Rolle (centre); Chief Financial Officer, Deann Seymour (second from left) and Business Development Manager, Derek Newbold (third from right) were on hand to receive the aspiring young entrepreneurs.
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During the visit, students provided reports on the overall success of their JA company, along with details regarding product development and sales, as well as costing and overall profitability.
“It is important that we continue to encourage and nurture a love for the business environment, similarly as we would the love for other academic and technical areas,” Seymour noted. “By preparing the young and enthusiastic minds of our students, we empower them for the professional work arena and leadership roles within the community and country. In doing so, we can look forward to witnessing their successes and a bright future, “she continued.
Newbold also applauded the efforts of the GBPA Bolts. “You have accomplished a very impressive feat,” he said. “We are pleased by your performance within the JA Organization, having won ‘Company of the Year’ for the second consecutive term. Congratulations on a job well done,” Newbold added as he wished returning students success for the upcoming JA year.
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