Georgetown, February 24 – The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) hosted Ms. Milaika Capella Ras (General Manager) and Ms. Dionne Mason-Gordon (Operations Manager) of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) from February 18-19 in preparation for its 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in Guyana this year.
The CSA Executives along with the SAG planning team met with key local stakeholders to advance planning for the highly anticipated regional maritime even, which is scheduled for October 25-28, 2026. This will mark the first time Guyana will host the CSA’s flagship conference. The conference brings together over 350 key maritime stakeholders from around the world.
During the visit the delegation engaged in strategic discussions with SAG Chairman, Dr. Komal Singh and members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC). The meetings focused on logistical coordination, venue readiness and compliance with CSA conference standards. Dr. Singh underscored the importance of bringing the prestigious event to Guyana, noting the local maritime sector’s strong commitment to delivering a seamless, well-executed and fruitful conference. He confirmed that the LOC has already begun comprehensive preparations to ensure all CSA requirements are met. “This event comes at a time when Guyana continues to have exceptional economic and infrastructure transformation coupled with an abundance of opportunities for Guyanese, investors and by extension the Shipping Industry,” Dr. Singh added.
“We are looking forward to an exceptional gathering that will bring together maritime leaders and stakeholders from across the Caribbean and around the world,” said Ms. Capella Ras. “Guyana’s readiness and the dedicated efforts of its organising team promise a memorable and impactful conference,” she added.
The CSA officials also toured several hotels and conference venues earmarked for the event. They were accompanied by SAG Trustee Mr. Andrew Astwood and Secretary/Manager Mr. Ian D’Anjou.
The upcoming conference is expected to attract regional and international maritime leaders, industry executives and stakeholders. It will provide a platform to strengthen professional networks, showcase best practices and explore emerging opportunities within the Caribbean maritime sector. The CSA’s visit highlights its continued commitment to regional collaboration, industry development and strengthening the Caribbean’s maritime future – with Guyana poised to be the host to this landmark event.
