(Kaieteur News) – The Government of Guyana remains committed to protecting the integrity of the Guyana flag and strengthening the country’s ship registry against fraudulent activity, Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Deodat Indar declared while addressing the Second Annual Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium, held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda from July 13 to 15, 2026.

The high-level symposium was convened to strengthen international sanctions enforcement, enhance maritime security, and improve cooperation in preventing sanctions evasion and other illicit maritime activities.

Presenting a case study titled “Fraudulent Registries – Guyana’s Perspective,” Minister Indar said the government remains committed to expanding the national fleet by encouraging Guyanese citizens and companies to register vessels under the Guyana flag, allowing them to participate in the country’s rapidly growing maritime trade and economy.