Grand Isle · Port Commission

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....

Grand Isle, La. – Jefferson Parish leaders broke ground on Thursday (Dec. 7) on a $4.3 million project to repair a pier and bulkhead damaged by Hurricane Isaac. The pier is located at the end of Oak Lane and operated by the Grand Isle Port Commission, which reported...

The project will consist of repairing the pier and bulkhead along Bayou Rigaud on both the east and west end of the GIPC commercial dock area.  The GIPC commercial dock is located on the bay side of Grand Isle.  Initiated in 2017 as a FEMA-funded...

Gone Fishing! 11/13/1937- 9/10/2023 In memory of Mr. “Bob” Sevin, a cherished leader, passionate angler, and devoted family man. As former president of the Grand Isle Port Commission and a dedicated participant in numerous fishing rodeos, his presence in our...

1. Continuing through approximately June 10, 2023, the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge CREW COMPASS will be working in Bayou Rigaud from approximately Mile 0.3 to approximately Mile 4.0, non-continuous. Dredged material will be placed adjacent to the...

Tribute to a Legend! 4/1/1934 – 12/1/2022 Commissioner, Husband, Family, and Friend these are just some of the many titles held by Ambrose here in Grand Isle. Many people were affected by your absence especially those of us at...

GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT The Grand Isle Port Commission is seeking to hire a full time Administrative Assistant position...

Grand Isle Port Commission hosts Biology students from the University of Louisiana Monroe University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) professors, Dr. Kim Marie Tolson and Dr. John Carr, spent a week in June instructing ten Field Biology class students on conducting surveys...

Grand Isle Port Commission selects new Executive Director The Grand Isle Port Commission recently appointed Weldon M. Danos as the new Executive Director. Mr. Danos, a native of Raceland, graduate of Central Lafourche High School and resident of Grand Isle has...

Employment Opportunity POSITION TITLE: Executive Director EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time COMPENSATION: Salary and Benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience Grand Isle Port Commission is an autonomous government entity operated under the direction of five...

Important Millage Renewal for Grand Isle Port on April 9th On April 9, 2016, you will be asked to vote on a Tax Renewal of 5 mills for the Grand Isle Port Commission. We are asking for your help in passing this Renewal. The purpose of the Millage Renewal is to raise...