Corporate
and Community Communications
Virgin Islands Port
Authority Public Relations Department
Monifa A. Marrero, Public Information Officer
What we do:
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's public relations office is
responsible for promoting the Authority's image both within the
agency itself and to various external audiences. We aim to
enhance and promote the reputation of the Port Authority through a
variety of activities. We act as a liaison between the VIPA staff
and the media, offering advice to staff and training on how to deal
with media inquiries. In addition we assist with the organization
and the management of corporate events. We also publish the majority
of the agency's corporate publications.
Corporate events:
The Public Relations Office assists the managers of the VI Port
Authority with the organization and management of corporate events,
such as presentations to public and private organizations and
opening ceremonies. The Public Relations Office also produces
promotional material and brochures for these events. For a list of
forthcoming events please visit the
Calendar of Events
page.
Corporate publications:
The VIPA Public Relations Office produces an annual report
detailing the company's progress for the fiscal year (Oct. 1 through
Sept. 31). We also produce a quarterly newsletter, brochures, pamphlets, flyers,
posters and other promotional and informational publications.
Internal communications:
The Virgin Islands Port Authority's newsletter, the VIPA
Portfolio, is published in-house by the public relations staff.
It features current news about VIPA projects, community involvement
and employee achievements. To request a copy of back-issues of
our newsletter, please send an e-mail to
info@viport.com or call
(340) 774-1629 ext. 640.
Media relations:
All media inquiries should be directed to the VIPA Public
Relations Office. We handle inquiries from the media
including requests for expert commentators on a variety of issues,
inquiries into using VIPA's facilities for film shoots or any
public, non-profit event, and inquiries seeking the VIPA's response
on breaking news regarding the travel industry in the U.S. Virgin
Islands or VIPA facilities. We also seek to promote a positive
and truthful image of the Authority by regularly issuing press
releases about the agency's policies and achievements.
Press coverage:
As a public government agency directly responsible for the major
transportation facilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Port
Authority receives a lot of coverage throughout the press.
The VIPA public relations office office maintains an archive of all
local news articles about VIPA, and keeps informed daily about
articles published and other media outlets concerning not only the
Authority, but also relating to the travel and tourism industries
worldwide.
Historical Information and
Photographs:
The Port Authority has a small collection of historical information
and photographs of its facilities. The office also has an
archive of VIPA annual reports dating back to the 1960's and
newsletters dating back to the 1980's.
Website:
The VIPA Public Relations office developed and maintains the
VIPA Web site: www.viport.com.
Visitors to the site can find current information on the VIPA
events, news releases and news articles, current and pending
projects, and other announcements. Please direct questions about the
VIPA Web site to info@viport.com or call at (340) 774-1629
ext. 640.
Facility Tours:
Are you interested in visiting any of VIPA facilities and observing
our operations? The public relations staff provide educational
facility tours of port properties. For more information on facility tours,
click here.
Contact the Public Relations
Staff:
Fax: (340) 714-6675 /
E-mail: info@viport.com
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Monifa A. Marrero,
Public Information Officer (340) 774-1629 ext. 640
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Gail Chinnery, Management
Assistant (340) 774-1629 ext. 639
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