MINISTER of Public Works, Juan Edghill is currently leading a Guyanese delegation at the United States Department of State and Deloitte Advisory LLP Workshop focused on the future of ports in the Caribbean.

The workshop which is titled, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Ports: Integrating Security, Technology, and Economic Resilience,” is being held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, and aims to highlight leading practices to ensure the economic viability and strategic positioning of ports in the Caribbean region.

The Ministry of Public Works, in a press release, emphasises the significance of this strategic positioning in bolstering port competitiveness and attracting reputable investors through the implementation of robust governance mechanisms.

The minister is leading a delegation that includes Captain Gerry Gouveia, the President’s Adviser on National Security, and Louise Williams, the Director of Ports and Harbours at the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD).
The event has attracted delegates from various Caribbean nations, including Antigua, Barbados, The Bahamas, Dominica, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The event will encompass presentations and panel discussions that delve into critical themes, such as the ramifications of investment and screening on national security, green shipping, investment analysis, port cybersecurity and digitalisation, and the adoption of effective governance mechanisms to optimise port performance within the United States.

The release further emphasised that the workshop highlights the joint dedication of Caribbean nations to improving the durability and effectiveness of their ports, thereby fostering regional development and stability.