GUYANA and Panama have concluded a productive two-day engagement centered on strengthening security cooperation within the context of air travel between the two nations.
According to information from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), the discussions held at the airport, addressed the implementation of a comprehensive one-stop security programme, a recognised best practice in aviation.

This initiative, CJIA said, aims to eliminate the requirement for transfer passengers and their checked baggage originating from Guyana to undergo re-screening at Panama International Airport after initial screening at CJIA.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from CJIA, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Panama Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), and the local representative of COPA Airlines.
The primary objective was to conduct a rigorous evaluation of current security protocols and identify areas for enhanced collaboration.

CJIAC’s Security Director, Manmohan Balram said: “This meeting represents a significant step forward in enhancing air travel security between Guyana and Panama.
“By fostering close collaboration with our Panamanian counterparts, we are committed to streamlining security procedures while maintaining the highest safety standards for all passengers.”
The proposed one-stop security programme will enable passengers connecting to onward flights to bypass supplementary security checks in Panama, CJIA said.

Panama, the airport said, is considering a unilateral recognition of Guyana’s aviation security measures to facilitate this programme, allowing flights from Guyana to proceed without additional screening at Tocumen International Airport.
A comprehensive security assessment was conducted to support the implementation of this programme. Following the evaluation, it was confirmed that Guyana’s security procedures comply with the established security protocols of the Panama Civil Aviation Authority.