Following a recent briefing on the state of affairs within the local aviation sector, Government has announced major reforms to develop the industry.
Minister of State Joseph Harmon
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, State Minister Joseph Harmon disclosed that Cabinet was given detailed presentation on several matters in the aviation industry as well as recommendations for taking the sector to the next level.
The presentation was done by Public Infrastructure Minister, David Patterson, who was given the go-ahead to implement the reforms that Cabinet approved.
According to Harmon, one of the issues that were raised was an airport review panel that was supposed to be established as part of the arrangements in the Ogle airport lease agreement.
“That panel, since the airport lease arrangement had been made, was never established so Cabinet has been briefed on this matter and gave its approval for the establishment of an airport review panel as required by Article 16 of the Lease Agreement with Ogle Airport Inc,” the State Minister remarked.
Additionally, he continued that Cabinet also approved the introduction of an oversight of airports to supervise the commercial and economic practices of airports countrywide through regulations by enactment of new legislations.
Minister Harmon further noted that approval was granted for the establishment of an Airport Authority to create, upgrade, maintain and manage airport infrastructure throughout Guyana.
Moreover, he outlined that Cabinet gave its approval for the development of a Civil Aviation Master Plan to guide the strategic development of airport infrastructure.
