–45 per cent increase in cargo movement for January

THE Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) has recorded a 32 per cent increase in passenger arrivals for January 2023 compared to the corresponding period last year.

During the month of January, the airport processed 25,005 arriving passengers compared to 18,874 in 2022.

The country’s main port of entry continues to experience significant increases in passenger arrivals since the Cricket Carnival in September 2022.

Meanwhile, there was a 45 per cent increase in cargo being processed during January 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

The 738 tonnes of cargo processed in January 2023 comprised mostly agricultural products, perishable goods, industrial supplies and personal effects.

Minister of Public Works Bishop Juan Edghill said these increases reflect the transformational work being undertaken by the PPP/C Government under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Irfaan Ali.

The influx of visitors and investors coming to Guyana is attributed to the massive growth in the housing, tourism, transportation and agricultural sectors.

The Minister further noted that Guyana is well on its way to achieving one million arrivals by 2025, as predicted by President Ali.

In anticipation of continued growth, the government is looking to expand and further increase the capacity at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo recently announced that the government plans to modernise and strengthen security measures at the airports by introducing a new electronic passport system.