Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill is leading Guyana’s Delegation at a Workshop on the Future of Ports in the Caribbean, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
The workshop is titled, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Ports: Integrating Security, Technology, and Economic Resilience”.
A release from the ministry said that the workshop aims to highlight leading practices necessary for ensuring the economic viability, security, and strategic positioning of ports in the Caribbean Region.
The event features a series of presentations and panel discussions covering critical topics such as Investment Screening and Its Effects on National Security, Green Shipping, Investment Analysis, U.S. Foreign Aid and Infrastructure Investment, Good Governance Mechanisms to Enhance Port Performance, and Port Cybersecurity and Digitalization.
Joining Edghill as part of Guyana’s delegation are Gerry Gouveia- Advisor on National Security to the President and Louise Williams- Director of Ports and Harbours, Maritime Administration Department, Ministry of Public Works.
Delegates from various Caribbean nations, including Antigua, Barbados, The Bahamas, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, are also participating in this significant event.
