MBJ Airports Ltd celebrates 15th anniversary in April

MONTEGO BAY Jamaica (MBJ) Airports will celebrate its 15-year anniversary, the halfway point in its 30-year concession as operator of Sangster International Airport, today.

To mark the occasion, MBJ is hosting a celebration with the community in Sam Sharpe Square tomorrow (April 13) from noon to 5 p.m. MBJ will present an exhibit at the event showcasing its contribution to the development of Sangster International Airport (SIA) and detailing plans to further modernise the facility.

MBJ invites the public to join in the festivities and learn about the development and economic impact of SIA. Lunch-hour entertainment will commence at 1 p.m. with a performance by Tennshann Invasion, followed by Dat a Gwaan

Jamaica, a play by Dahlia Harris. Giveaways, prizes and surprises will bring excitement, and MELLO FM’s Barry G will be broadcasting live throughout the afternoon. A student art competition accepting entries from students attending schools islandwide will be officially launched during the celebration.

The 15-year anniversary event is being hosted with the support of government partners Jamaica Customs Agency and the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, alongside American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines and COPA Airlines. Club MoBay, GCG Group, Margaritaville, Hospiten, Palisadoes Co-operative Credit Union and Knutsford Express are also sponsoring the event.

MBJ Airports has several other events scheduled throughout 2018 to commemorate the 15-year milestone. On April 26, an official celebration at the airport will showcase the historical exhibit and a commemorative sign will be unveiled, followed by the Airport Forum at 1p.m. On April 27, airport stakeholders, schools and civic groups will be invited to view a Hurricane Hunter aircraft at the airport.

MBJ will continue to support the community throughout 2018 with its ‘Change for Children’ initiative, among several other programmes. Change for Children funds projects that support the growth and development of children in the Montego Bay area. MBJ also continues to support The Autism Centre in Brandon Hill and Caribbean Christian Centre for the deaf through this initiative. MBJ recently partnered with Spot Valley High School to provide mentorship support and will host a Labour Day Project at the school on May 23. MBJ will also continue to participate in charity marathons and coastal clean-ups.

In October, the airport operator will host an event to announce the MBJ Scholarship awards for employees and a health fair for Sangster International Airport staff. Then, in November, MBJ will host an exhibit featuring selections from the International Reggae Poster Competition for the second consecutive year, and announce the winners of the student art competitions. A Black Tie Gala event is planned for December to end the year’s celebrations.

ABOUT MBJ AIRPORTS

MBJ Airports Limited, operator of Sangster International Airport, connects Jamaica to more than 50 international destinations. A record 4.2 million passengers used the airport in 2017. MBJ operates SIA under a 30-year concession awarded in 2003 and provides employment to more than 150 Jamaicans. SIA has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Airport by World Travel Awards for the past nine years.

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Sharon Hislop, Manager, Commercial Development & Marketing

Tel: 1-876-952-3124 or email: shislop@mbjairport.com and visit: www.mbjairport.com.