Tropical Shipping appoints new Island Manager of Antigua and Barbuda

Tropical Shipping has appointed Tamara Lowe-James as the new Island Manager
of Antigua and Barbuda.
Tamara is Dominican by birth and Antiguan and Barbudan by descent.  She is no
stranger to leadership, as she served as the Island Manager of Tropical Shipping
(Dominica) for the last 10 years.  She is also currently, the President of the regional
organization WiMAC (Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean), which was
formed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization, with the aim
of fostering the development and participation of women in the maritime sector
and contributing to the growth of the industry within the Caribbean Region.
Tamara has most recently served as the Vice President and a Director of the
Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC).  She holds a bachelor’s
degree in economics, a master’s degree in strategic management and speaks fluent
Spanish. An esteemed Poet and Rotarian, Tamara believes in giving back to her
community.
Tamara will lead Tropical Shipping’s day-to-day business in Antigua and Barbuda
and represent its interest in the country.  She looks forward to bringing over 15
years of her shipping knowledge and experience to the Antiguan and Barbudan
market and will continue to advocate for the growth of women in the maritime
industry.
Mark Lopez, Tropical Shipping’s Vice President of the Eastern Caribbean Trade
comments, "Tamara is a very capable leader.  She understands the supply chain
needs of our Caribbean customers and how to help them grow their business.  She
is the perfect fit for her new role in Antigua."