The Barbados Authorities has formally signed on to 2 worldwide agreements that replace the principles for a way world air journey is ruled.
These are the Protocol Regarding an Modification to the Conference on Worldwide Civil Aviation [Article 50(a)] and the Protocol Regarding an Modification to the Conference on Worldwide Civil Aviation [Article 56].
This transfer exhibits Barbados’ continued dedication to having a voice in worldwide aviation choices.
On June 6, 2025, Barbados’ Excessive Commissioner to Canada and Everlasting Consultant to the Worldwide Civil Aviation Group (ICAO), Gline Clarke, handed over the official paperwork to ICAO Secretary Normal Juan Carlos Salazar throughout a go to to the ICAO headquarters in Montreal.
The 2 agreements replace elements of the principle treaty that oversees worldwide air journey. One change expands the ICAO Council—from 36 to 40 members—to provide extra international locations a seat on the desk.
The second change will increase the variety of consultants on the Air Navigation Fee from 19 to 21, so the group can profit from extra technical information and real-world aviation expertise.
Excessive Commissioner Clarke famous that the ratification of those amendments alerts Barbados’ intent to raise its profile in worldwide civil aviation and deepen its collaboration with ICAO.
He emphasised that “enhanced illustration inside ICAO’s decision-making our bodies will yield important advantages for Barbados’ nationwide aviation sector and displays the nation’s strong and evolving regulatory framework”.
Barbados’ dedication to fulfilling its worldwide obligations is evidenced by the enactment of the Civil Aviation Act, 2022, and the institution of the Barbados Civil Aviation Authority on June 1, 2023. The nation additionally continues to help regional aviation security and oversight initiatives, together with the Caribbean Aviation Security and Safety Oversight System, and values ICAO’s ongoing help in capability constructing throughout the CARICOM area.
Secretary Normal Salazar welcomed Barbados’ ratification of the protocols and emphasised ICAO’s continued help to small island creating states, together with by its regional workplace for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. He famous the significance of ongoing collaboration in addressing the distinctive challenges and alternatives confronted by the area.
The assembly concluded with each events reaffirming their shared dedication to strengthening cooperation and advancing options to regional aviation challenges.
Mr. Clarke was accompanied by First Secretary on the Excessive Fee of Barbados in Ottawa, Marvin Brathwaite, in addition to ICAO’s Deputy Director of the Authorized Affairs and Exterior Relations Bureau, Chunyu Ding, and Authorized Officer within the Bureau, Marla Weinstein.
