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Tobago's new airport terminal nears opening as certifications handed over
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Tobago's new airport terminal nears opening as certifications handed over

From Trinidad Express · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The new ANR Robinson International Airport terminal in Tobago is nearing its opening after the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO) handed over certifications and documentation.
  • The transition process formally moves the project from partial completion in March 2025 to full operational readiness.
  • Officials confirmed that aircraft fueling will be managed through a short-term measure, and an aggressive marketing plan is anticipated to attract millions of visitors.

The ANR Robinson International Airport terminal in Tobago is set to open soon, following the official handover of certifications, warranty documentation, and operating manuals from the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO) to the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT).

They have to open the airport; the Chief Secretary was there; collaboratively, they have already come up with a date.

— Jearlean JohnMinister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John on the impending opening of the new airport terminal.

Minister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John stated that the transition process bridges the gap from partial completion in March 2025 to full operational readiness. The documentation was presented to Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Eli Zakour, Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly Farley Augustine, and AATT representatives.

They have a mechanism to treat with it in the short term. This week we are going to have a meeting with all of the stakeholders...they have a solution that would not keep back the opening of the airport.

— Jearlean JohnMinister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John addressing concerns about aircraft fueling.

John assured that aircraft fueling would not be an issue, with a short-term measure in place. A meeting with all stakeholders is scheduled to finalize a solution that will not delay the airport's opening. She also highlighted an aggressive marketing plan by Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, anticipating millions of visitors to Tobago due to its beauty and diversity.

Millions of people should be coming into Tobago, it’s just so beautiful and diverse with that beauty, so the Chief Secretary has indicated they have an aggressive marketing plan. He is very focused on that. The Secretary for Tourism...also spoke, they are very focused on these things. We had a very positive meeting; [the results of] all of that would be transferred into very short-term action.

— Jearlean JohnMinister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John discussing the marketing strategy for Tobago.

The new terminal building has secured international aviation, safety, and environmental certifications, including LEED certifications and compliance with IATA, ICAO, and FAA frameworks. These are complemented by contractor and manufacturer warranties and comprehensive operating manuals guiding maintenance, safety, and operational procedures.

What is transferred today is a certified, commissioned and fully documented terminal building. The certifications are its legal authority to operate, the warranties protect the public’s investment, and the operating manuals must guide every maintenance decision from

— Jearlean JohnMinister of Works and Infrastructure Jearlean John detailing the significance of the handover.
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Originally published by Trinidad Express in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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