New Commissioners and Re-elected Commissioner Sworn-in
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 Port Commissioners Dr. Deandre Poole and Varisa Lall Dass. |
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Three Port Commissioners were sworn into office the first week of January. On January 3, 2023 newly elected Port Commissioner for Group 5 Dr. Deandre Poole took the oath of office in a private ceremony alongside his wife Stephanie Poole. |
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Dr. Poole is a native of West Palm Beach and a graduate of Suncoast High School located in the City of Riviera Beach. He serves as a University Instructor, Coordinator for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). In addition, Dr. Poole currently serves as President of the United Faculty of Florida— FAU Chapter, Board Secretary for the Scholastic Achievement Foundation of Palm Beach County, Urban League of Palm Beach County Guild Member, and is a member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee. Dr. Poole served on the Audit Committee for the Port, served as a member of the Sales-Surtax Advisory Committee and Chaired the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee for the City of West Palm Beach. |
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Re-elected Commissioner Blair Ciklin, who is also the longest serving Commissioner on the board, was sworn in by the Port of Palm Beach District Clerk Beatrice Greffin on January 3, 2023. Both Ciklin and Dr. Poole were elected during the November 8th general election and will serve four-year terms.
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Newly appointed Commissioner for Group 2 Varisa Lall Dass was officially sworn-in early Thursday morning. A ceremonial swearing-in later occurred at the Special Board of Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, January 5th at 4 PM. Bishop and former City of Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters administered the oath of office to Lall Dass, before her parents and friends. |
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 Varisa Lall Dass and her parents during swearing-in ceremony. |
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On Friday, December 31, the Board appointed Lall Dass to the Port Commissioner Group 2 seat during a Special Meeting. She will serve the remainder of the Group 2 term, which expires in January 2025. She is the first Trinidadian-American woman to serve as a Port of Palm Beach District Commissioner. |
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Lall Dass currently works as a Practice Group Partner at Kelley Kronenberg and previously worked as an Assistant State Attorney, Assistant Public Defender, and General Assignment News Reporter. Prior to joining the Commission, Lall Dass served as the Port appointee to the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Transportation Planning Agency, a board member of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, the 2022 Port Independent Audit Budget Committee, the host committee for the Florida Children’s First “Advocates for Children Awards." She also serves on the steering committee for Leadership West Palm Beach. |
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During the January 5, 2023 Special Boar of Commissioners Meeting, the Board elected new officers. Dr. Jean Enright was elected as chair, Wayne Richards is the Vice-Chair and Dr. Deandre Poole was elected to serve as secretary/ treasurer. The Commissioners will serve one year in these roles. |
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Current Projects
- Merchants Drainage- expected to be full paved and stripped as early as mid-February
- CBP Security Upgrades and Hardening
- Port infrastructure Development Program (Rail Improvements)
- Master Plan
- Ozinga Terminal
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Port Commissioners Participate in City of Riviera Beach MLK Parade
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Port Commissioners Dr. Deandre Poole & Varisa Lall Dass celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the City of Riviera Beach's MLK Parade held on Saturday, January 14. Parade participants walked east on Blue Heron Blvd from Congress Avenue to Avenue L. Facilities Foreman Lawrence Kelly, Security Officer Stephanie King and Public Information Officer Yaremi Farinas were also present. |
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FY 2023 FY 2022 Total Cruise Passengers 31,488 5,640 Rail cars 1,545 1,382 TEUs 23,924 180,791 Break-bulk 28,012 3,135 Asphalt 7,142 0 Cement 12,627 0 Recyclable Steel 9,492 10,370 Raw Sugar 29,300 43,800 The decrease in sugar is due to barges having mechanical issues and weather. Overall, the performance data is trending in a positive manner and indicates stability and a push towards pre-pandemic levels. |
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Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Deals
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Your Guest Sails FREE – Limited Time Sale Put Paradise on your 2023 wish list, and your guest sails FREE to The Bahamas — for a limited time only. Explore a whole new way to vacation on this 3-day getaway experience filled with around-the-clock entertainment, perfectly crafted cocktails, white sandy beaches and the all-new Margaritaville Casino! Sail for as low as $49 a night per person with savings up to $500! |
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Program Update January 4, 2023: - New! Heroes Sail Free now available for Ocean View or Interior Staterooms
- Must be a verified member through the GovX ID or ShopVCS platform
- Hero Sail Free staterooms must be booked online after member verification
- Must be sailing with at least one paying guest in the same stateroom – additional guests are offered the best retail rate available for the date selected
- Blackout dates may apply based on available stateroom inventory
Taxes, Fees, Port Expenses and Gratuities not included. One sailing per member, per year. Please visit the GovX site for more details on GovX membership eligibility. See what our ship has to offer! |
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Come set your tastebuds afloat with this new treat that’s infused with Margaritaville Spirits. Margaritaville at Sea exclusive flavors include Blue Margarita Sorbet infused with Margaritaville Spirits silver tequila and blue curaco and Bahama Mama Ice Cream made with Margaritaville Spirits coconut rum. Served by the scoop or in exclusive Fusion Cocktails (21+).
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Port of Palm Beach tenant Tropical Shipping has several job openings in the Riviera Beach area.
This month, the company posted the following positions on its website: |
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Cargo Handling Specialist - Port Checker
- Port Equipment Checker
- Port Utility Person
- Stockroom Coordinator
- Human Resources Generalist
View job openings and apply here |
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Dispatcher- Bulk Fuel
CDL Drive
Fuel Polisher/ Tank Wagon Driver
Please contact Human Resources Manager Vivian Prescott by phone at 863-508-1406 or email vprescott@ssipetro.com.
About SSI Petroleum
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Palm Beach Parking
Valet Drivers
Please contact Claudia at 772-696-4388 |
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January Port Employees Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following employees who are celebrating a work anniversary:
Senior Manager of Contract Compliance and Accounts Receivable, Tacaria Anderson Jones- 24 years
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Local High School Students Learn About Port Operations
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The students then embarked on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship where they learned the different roles and responsibilities on a cruise ship. We thank the students for their interest in learning about their local seaport. |
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Stay In The Know
During December Board of Commissioners meetings, the board approved:
- Berth One Floating Pier Permitting Additional Services- work order to CH2M for Berth one Permitting Services
- Merchants Drainage Improvements Change Order No. 2
- Merchants Port Road Drainage and Driveway Design Amendment 002
- Infrastructure Realignment for Slip #3
- 2023 Port of Palm Beach Requests of the Florida Legislature
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Listen to Board Meetings Online
Did you miss the last Regular Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners Meeting?
The audio recording of the last meeting is now available on the Port's website.
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Upcoming Commission Meetings
You're invited to attend our Board of Commissioners meetings. - January 19 at 4 PM
- February 16 at 4 PM
- March 16 at 4 PM
The public is welcome to attend the in-person board meetings held in our Board Room located on the 6th Floor of the Maritime Office Complex at One East 11th St. Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL.
View agendas and minutes |
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Learn about City of Riviera Beach's new solid waste collection service provider
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Come join Port Executive Director Manuel Almira at the Central Palm Beach County and Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County breakfast focused on "All Things Port." Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the maritime industry, and it's importance and contribution to the economic viability of Palm Beach County. FPL and Tropical Shipping are sponsoring the event. |
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Port of Palm Beach to provide complimentary parking for Manatee Fest
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Mark your calendars to celebrate Manatee Lagoon’s 7th anniversary at ManateeFest 2023 on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manatee Lagoon!This FREE, family-friendly event is an annual celebration where you can come explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon and environmental conservation. Plan your visit for a day full of free family-friendly festivities!- FREE admission
- FREE face painting
- KidsFunZone
- Dine at one of the food vendors
- Shop at one of the many arts and crafts vendors
- Visit one of the environmental exhibitors
- Complimentary parking
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