Eight Dock Workers Complete Port Training
Stephen Astwood, Darius Cox, Seion Darrell, Jason Ingham, Shamar Jabbar, Manoj Paynter, Zekiro White, and Keenan Williams completed a port-worker training programme delivered in partnership with the Port Management Association of the Caribbean and the Caribbean Maritime University [CMU].
A spokesperson said, “Eight employees of Stevedoring Services Limited (SSL) have successfully completed a comprehensive port-worker training programme delivered by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) with endorsement from London Institute of Business and Technology (LIBT), UK.
“The two-week programme was conducted on-site in Bermuda and concluded on 25 September under the instruction of Mr. Radcliffe Spence, PMAC Trainer. Participants of the programme include Stephen Astwood, Darius Cox, Seion Darrell, Jason Ingham, Shamar Jabbar, Manoj Paynter, Zekiro White, and Keenan Williams, who are now qualified to work on docks throughout the Caribbean region.
“The training partnership supports parent company Polaris Holding Company Ltd.’s broader succession-planning strategy, ensuring a strong safety culture and operational excellence as experienced employees retire and new talent enters the workforce. The programme provides specialised development opportunities through entry-level, experienced-workers, and management training tracks.”
SSL Dock Workers Zekiro White, Jason Ingham, Stephen Astwood, Seion Darrell, Darius Cox, Manoj Paynter pictured with CMU Professor, Radcliffe Spence; Polaris CEO, Randy Rochester; Polaris Chair, Cheryl Hayward-Chew; and SSL Dock Operations Manager, Sheridan Ming
Mr. Spence said, “It has been a genuine pleasure to facilitate training for this cohort of stevedores at Stevedoring Services Limited. Over the past two weeks, participants showed an outstanding commitment to learning, safety, and professional growth, engaging thoughtfully with both theory and practical exercises and drawing on their valuable on-the-job experience.
“Their enthusiasm, strong teamwork, and readiness to adopt industry best practices made this training especially rewarding. I am confident that the knowledge and skills gained will contribute to safer, more efficient port operations in Bermuda. I sincerely thank the management of Stevedoring Services Limited for their partnership and wish each participant every success in their careers.”
Polaris Chairwoman Cheryl Hayward-Chew said, “On behalf of the Board, I extend heartfelt congratulations to each of our stevedore graduates on the completion of this training. Your successful completion of this training programme reflects a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and professional development. The work performed on our docks is critical to the movement of goods and the strength of our economy, and the knowledge and skills you have gained will contribute to safer, more efficient port operations.”
The spokesperson said, “For more information about Polaris Holding Company Ltd., please visit www.polaris.bm.”
