Announcement of the New General Council for 2024-2025

We are pleased to announce the newly elected General Council for the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) for the term 2024-2025. These dedicated professionals will lead us in addressing the evolving needs of the shipping and maritime industry across our region.

Elected during our 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition in St Maarten on October 7, 2024, the new General Council is as follows:

CSA General Council 2024 – 2025

President: William Brown

Vice President: Maria del Mar Rodriguez

Immediate Past President: Marc Sampson

Group A:

Chairman: Nazilia Simone Phillips

Representatives: Andre Rochester, Kevin Choo Quan, Maximo Mella Jr

Group B:

Chairman: Cristyan Peralta

Representative: Enrique Figueroa

Group C:

Chairman: Robert Bosman

Representative: Agenor Olivardia

Group D:

Chairman: Rachel Matthews

Representative: Martin Medina

CSA General Manager: Milaika Capella Ras

Secretary: Dionne Mason Gordon

About our President and Vice-President

Mr Brown, chairman and CEO of Cascades Shipping Services and immediate past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica, has an extensive background in the industry, having served as CSA’s Vice President and Group D Chairman. As a chartered accountant and Certified International Trade Professional, his expertise spans shipping agency forensics, inventory logistics, and international trade investigations. We are confident that under his leadership, the CSA will continue to strengthen its advocacy and strategic contributions to the Caribbean’s maritime industry.

Maria del Mar Rodriguez, previously Group C Chairman, joins as Vice President and brings her extensive knowledge as the Assistant Vice President for Hispaniola and the US Virgin Islands at Tropical Shipping. Her deep understanding of the Caribbean shipping landscape will be invaluable to CSA’s mission and vision.

Please join us in congratulating the members of our 2024-2025 General Council. We look forward to an impactful year under their leadership, promoting sustainable growth, collaboration, and the continued success of our Caribbean maritime community.