GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana has been elected for the first time to the chairmanship of the Special Committee on Transport of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
Dr. Saheed SulamanDeputy Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Dr. Saheed Sulaman, will serve as chairman of the Committee for the 2026 – 2027 term, His election took place during the 31st Extraordinary Session of the ACS Ministerial Council earlier this month.
The 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.
A government statement said that Dr. Sulaman brings nearly two decades of aviation leadership and international negotiating experience to the position. It said he has successfully negotiated more than 50 Air Services agreements with over 75 countries across five continents, served for more than 15 years on the CARICOM Technical Negotiating Team on Air Services and held the position of vice chairman of the ACS Special Committee on Transport from 2022 to 2023.
“Our Deputy Director General’s election as Chair of the ACS Special Committee on Transport is a proud achievement for Guyana and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority. It reflects the growing confidence that our regional partners have in Guyana’s leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to regional integration,” said Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS).
“I am confident that his collaborative approach will strengthen partnerships, promote practical solutions, and bring the countries of the Greater Caribbean even closer together in building a more connected, resilient, and sustainable transport system.”
As chairman, Dr. Sulaman will lead the Committee’s work to strengthen regional transport cooperation, improve connectivity, promote sustainable and resilient transport systems, and foster greater collaboration among ACS member states in support of the region’s economic and social development.
