President Irfaan Ali in a Facebook post on Saturday announced the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, has installed electronic gates (E-gates). The E-gates have been installed at to streamline processing for incoming and outgoing passengers
According to the president, these gates have a notable capacity to process six passengers simultaneously with oversight from a single officer.
Other key features include autonomous immigration processing that performs security checks on passports worldwide and the validation of chip passports according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Additionally, the e-gate system will support Guyana’s upcoming electronic identification and facial recognition technology for identity verification using an advanced algorithm.
It is also integrated with the automated biometric identification system for real-time passenger updates.
These enhanced security measures are expected to prevent unauthorised access and allow complete visibility for officers through glass panels.
The e-gates also feature a monitoring station for effective passenger flow management and automatic detection of watch-listed individuals.
The CJIA has undergone other upgrades, including the expansion of the runway and the installation of an Instrument Landing System to assist pilots when landing in unfavourable weather conditions.
These efforts are expected to significantly enhance CJIA’s capacity, efficiency, and overall appeal as a regional and international hub.
On Thursday, the President announced government is examining proposals for the establishment of a second terminal at CJIA.
