by Paul Christiansen | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Distribution deal, new processing facility, and farm expansion mark turning point for local industry GRAND ISLE, La. – The Grand Isle Port Commission, in partnership with Jefferson Parish, JEDCO, and Louisiana Sea Grant, is proud to announce significant...
by Paul Christiansen | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
BATON ROUGE, LA – August 18, 2025 – The Ports Association of Louisiana (PAL) Board of Directors has elected new officers to serve a three-year term beginning August 7, 2025. The officers will form PAL’s Executive Committee, working alongside the Executive Director to...
by Paul Christiansen | Jan 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission would like to honor the life and memory of Perry “Honey” James Chighizola, Sr., 86, a beloved native and resident of Grand Isle and a dedicated Grand Isle Port Commissioner, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 13, 2025. Mr....
by Paul Christiansen | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
BY LARA NICHOLSON | Staff writer Robert Collins’ family has been producing dried shrimp in Grand Isle for five generations, dating back to the 1800s, but lately he’s had to leave the island for parts of his business. His Louisiana Dried Shrimp Company...
by Paul Christiansen | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) announces the opening of a Kayak Rental Kiosk Station at its recently renovated Kayak Boat Launch located at the end of Ludwig Lane near the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Complex in Grand Isle. The Kayak Rental...
by Paul Christiansen | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) is pleased to announce the recent completion of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant Public Fishing Pier at the end of Smith Lane on Bayou Rigaud in Grand Isle.The Public Fishing Pier was built several years ago...
