A new leadership lineup has been formally installed at the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority Board, bringing a seasoned public servant to the helm of the country’s critical maritime infrastructure governing body. JCI Senator Dorothy Peters Nicholls has been tapped to serve as the board’s new chair, a move that has already drawn broad approval from local governance and community groups.
JCI Antigua, the national chapter of the global leadership development organization Junior Chamber International, issued a public statement applauding Nicholls’ selection. The organization highlighted Nicholls’ long track record of commitment to public good, proven ability to steer collective initiatives, and consistent drive to advance national progress across the country. In its official recognition, JCI Antigua noted that the appointment stands as a direct reflection of the values Nicholls has demonstrated throughout her career of public engagement.
Alongside Nicholls’ elevation to chair, several other appointments round out the refreshed board. Rohan P. Hector has been named deputy chair and commissioner, while three additional commissioners – Dr. Troy Allen, Senator Sheella Govia, and Dijon Browne – will also join the governing body. Among the new appointees, Dr. Allen publicly extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Gaston Browne and the national Cabinet for the opportunity to serve on the port authority board.
The official inauguration of the new board took place in a ceremonial gathering hosted at Government House on Tuesday morning, marking the formal start of the team’s tenure overseeing port operations and maritime development for Antigua and Barbuda.