Members of the shipping industry, trade unions, government officials and representatives on Wednesday, August 29, joined to celebrate the accomplishments of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) at its diamond anniversary luncheon and awards ceremony. The event recognised the contribution of several individuals to the advancement of industrial relations in the shipping industry. Carlos Urriola Tam, president of the Caribbean Shipping Association and executive vice-president of the Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT), Panama, guest speaker at the event, presented on the progress of the Panama Canal expansion and how the region can position itself for growth through the integration of value-added services and focusing on the core business of trade.

The event was held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel.

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CAPTION: Members of the Joint Industrial Council (JIC) called on Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (centre) at King's House last Tuesday. Here, Sir Allen reads from the book 'The History of the Shipping Association of Jamaica' (SAJ), which was presented to him by Roger Hinds (second left), president of the SAJ. Looking on are from left, Elvis Lennon, union officer, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union; Condell Stephenson, chairman of the JIC; and Trevor Riley, general manager of the SAJ. The group called on Sir Allen as part of the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the JIC.

CAPTION: Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester, chief executive officer of Seaboard Jamaica and past president of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), is flanked by, from left, Grantley Stephenson, chairman and CEO of Kingston Wharves Limited and vice-president of the CSA, and Carlos Urriola Tam, president of the CSA. Urriola Tam was the guest speaker at the 60th anniversary luncheon and awards ceremony for the Joint Industrial Council. The ceremony was held on August 29 at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel.