Guyana has achieved a historic milestone with its election, for the first time, to the Chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). The election, which took place during the 31st Extraordinary Session of the ACS Ministerial Council on June 21, 2026, marks a significant step in Guyana’s growing leadership within the Greater Caribbean. Dr. Saheed Sulaman, Deputy Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), will serve as Chairman of the Committee for the 2026 – 2027 term.

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS), established in 1994, is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 25 Member States and 10 Associate Members, dedicated to promoting cooperation, sustainable development, regional integration, and enhanced connectivity throughout the Greater Caribbean.

Guyana’s election reflects the country’s expanding influence in regional aviation and transport and aligns closely with the vision of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. One of the President’s Ten Strategic Pillars for Guyana’s aviation sector is to position the country as a regional aviation hub while strengthening regional connectivity. Assuming the Chairmanship of the ACS Special Committee on Transport represents a significant milestone in advancing that national vision.