Agencies Achievements & Ongoing Initiatives
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST ELEVEN MONTHS In the past eleven months the following have been achieved:
Annex H
The continued functioning of an Executive Committee to address on a timelier basis the day-to-day operational requirements of the market has proven to be very effective. The effective and efficient collection system for all of the markets which is an ongoing process. Assisted Exuma Straw Market vendors with fire relief. Installed surveillance cameras to assist with the protection and security of staff, vendors and guests. Created a First Aid Facility and staffed with a trained clinical nurse. Improved the First Aid facility that offers medical assistance to staff, vendors and guests. Introduction of the vendor / management breakfast with the Minister Introduction of a summer school / day care programme in the Downtown Market for vendors’ children and / or grandchildren. Visited Grand Bahama with a view of establishing and fostering vendor relations. Visited most of the main islands that produce straw work in particular Exuma, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, San Salvador and Rum Cay. Lighting upgrade, massive repairs to all doors in the market, extensive bathroom renovations to include replacement of hand blowers, installing water saving devices, and repairs to air condition systems. Established a Cashier’ s booth on the ground floor in the Downtown market to assist the vendors( particularly elderly) in making payment. Built a model stall for Paradise Island Market. Re-writing of the Vendor Management Systems.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS
[ 526 ]
2016 / 2017 DRAFT ESTIMATES OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE
1. The establishment of a Human Resources Department. This department has accomplished several objectives. Included are the Birthday Club, Employee of the Quarter, Vendor / Wood Carver of the Quarter, and other events to enhance the moral of both staff and vendor. 2. Enhancement of the Performance Evaluation process 3. Introduction of Staff Profiles 4. Enhanced Job Descriptions for effective Job Fit. 5. An expanded Straw Market Authority Vendors & Wood Carvers Bay Street Mile event and fund raiser for the Sir
Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation. 6. Review of Policies and Procedures Manual.
2016-2017 PLANNED INITIATIVES
� The redevelopment of Fort Charlotte Straw Market in conjunction with Antiquities and Monument. � Construct a nursery / daycare facility in the Downtown Straw Market for vendors children and / or grandchildren. � Construct and manage a straw market on Harbour Island. � Construct and manage a straw market on Exuma. � Construct and manage a straw market on Cat Island. � Construct and manage a straw market on San Salvador � Construct and manage straw markets in West and East End on Grand Bahama. West End will be in conjunction with Antiquities and monument. � Establish a Family Island Development Department within the Straw Market Authority. � Establish a Research and Development Department within the straw Market Authority. � Establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the operators of Port Lucaya and Freeport Harbour
Straw Markets. � Bahama Host training by the Ministry of Tourism for vendors. � Establish Vendor Markets Managers position. � Review and make recommendations on policy for deceased vendor’ s stalls.