CITATION FOR ANDRINE JACKSON- SCOTT July 25, 2014

Knutsford Court Hotel- Kingston

Mrs. Andrine Jackson Scott joined the Transport Authority’s family

twelve (12) years on June 1, 2002 in the capacity of Transport

Planner. She was later confirmed in the post on February 2003.

One year and six months later, her responsibilities were

broadened and she was appointed trainee Manager. Mrs. Scott

proved faithful in the overall performance of her duties and

consequently was promoted to the post of Manager for the

Research and Statistics Department in March 2005.

Just looking at this young lady’s pleasant, humble and small

stature one may be tempted to misunderstand the strength of her

character. However, the adage “do not judge a book by its cover”

aptly describes Mrs. Scott because she “likkle but she tallawah”.

Indeed, she has gained tremendous respect among her

colleagues, for her honesty and balanced contributions,

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particularly as it relates to the Licensing and Research portfolios.

Mrs. Scott is very resourceful and has intimate knowledgeable

about the operations of the public transportation sector. She has

provided technical support for the Licensing Committee for

several years and has been openly commended by the Chairman

of the Board and other Directors who serve on the Licensing

committee for her work. Teamwork, perseverance, dedication and

tenacity may be considered hallmarks of her tenure at the

Transport Authority.

Under Mrs. Scott’s watch, the Authority’s major research projects

have been commended not only within the Authority but from

several key external stakeholders. Of note she was commended

by the former Minister of Transport, Works and Housing,

Honorable Dr. Peter Phillips for her presentation of the findings of

the inaugural All Island Survey in 2002. The department also

received commendations from the acclaimed researcher Don

Anderson for the All Island Survey which was conducted in 2008.

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Additionally, during her tenure, Mrs. Scott has spearheaded

several successful projects including the

Development of standards for School Transportation Services and Transportation Centres; and

The Rationalization of Route Taxi Associations.

Indeed, the Authority would have lost, a vast amount of

institutional knowledge with Mrs. Scott’s departure, had it not

been that her department has successfully implemented

succession planning strategies. Interestingly, this quiet, little

lady ascribes her successes and achievements at the Authority to

God, who is her firm foundation and the support of her family.

Today, as we celebrate Mrs. Scott’s contribution to the

transportation sector and bid her farewell, we pray that she will

continue to be guided by the principles of honesty and integrity,

that the floodgates of heaven will be opened over her life and that

the God of heaven will strengthen her, that the favor of God will

precede her so that she will experience increase promotions,

honor, assets, and make a mark wherever she goes that cannot

be erased.3

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