Every institution has a beginning and every beginning has people behind it.

In Episode 1 of Portside Conversations, Gene Creque takes us through a brief synopsis of his life, his early professional years before the BVI Ports Authority existed, and the role he played during its formation. From those foundational moments through to his retirement, this conversation captures the challenges, decisions, and experiences that helped shape the Authority in its earliest days.

This episode sets the tone for the series, offering listeners an authentic look at the origins of the BVI Ports Authority and the individuals who helped build it from the ground up.

Kick off your journey with the BVI Ports Authority’s Portside Conversations, your Portside seat to authentic voices and bold ideas. In this introductory episode, Hon Kye Rymer, Minister of Communications and Works shares the vision for the podcast, what listeners can expect and why the stories of the people and ports that keep our BVI moving. Subscribe now and don’t miss a single conversation that goes beyond the surface.