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Airport between the Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) and the Grenada Arts Council to enhance the cultural element of the airport while conveying a message of respect for local art and culture, through visual arts. • Flip Charts LAURISTON AIRPORT: CARRIACOU • Audio (PA) System RUNWAY: The original runway was built in 1966 to a length of approximately 300m. In 1993 the runway was extended to 800m, during that time the apron and the taxiway was also developed. Airport visitors can enjoy viewing the airport airfield from the, and observe the arrival and departure of aircraft, carrying their love ones or colleagues while. • Accessories: The airport also displays a sculpture in the curbside, opposite the airline check-in Hall named “Celebrating John Benjamin–The Dancer 2014”, designed by Maria McClarfferty based on John Benjamin’s 1976 painting. This initiative will offer Grenadian artists the opportunity to exhibit and promote their artwork at the airport to be admired by thousands of travelers and other airport users. Artists are selected through the Grenada Arts Council. TRAINING FACILITIES At MBIA we have state of the art training facilities which include: • Smart Projectors & Whiteboard 36 •Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi Internet • Air Conditioning • Wireless Presenter, HDMI to VGA adapter, Audio Cable Optional facilities include:  • Laptop • Wireless Handheld Microphone • Wireless Headset • Translation kit (up to 10 persons) Reservations can be made via telephone, email or walk-in up to one (1) month in advance through the Human Resource Unit and should be directed to the Human Resource Manager or the Training Assistant. Business hours: 8:00 am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Phone: 473-444-4101 Ext: 2234/2079 Fax: 473-444-4838 www.businessgrenada.com It was constructed to accommodate DHC6 Twin- Otter (ICAO code B), which has a wing-span of 19.8m and a length of 15.77m. The runway is constructed of a tarmac/bitumin surface and has no lighting, so cannot accomodate night landings. The GAA is currently exploring options for increasing capacity at the existing Lauriston Airport while concurrently carring out a feasibility study on construction of a new facility on the island. BG GAA General Manager Mrs. Wendy Francette-Williams Grenada Airports Authority Maurice Bishop Intl. Airport P. O. Box 385 St. George’s, Grenada W. I. Telephone: (473) 444-4101/4155 Fax: (473) 444-4838 E-mail: [email protected] www.mbiagrenada.com