Calls on youth to seek career in field
Minister of Economic & Tourism Affairs, Telecommunications & Transport Franklin Meyers, would like to congratulate all those working in the civil aviation field as well as supporting sectors such as the meteorological services, service providers etc on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day, Wednesday, December
The theme this year is, "Assistance and Cooperation for Globally Sustainable Air Transport."
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1996 officially proclaimed December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day. The day is annually observed to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and its role in civil life.
"After achieving country status a little over a year ago, great strides are being made to establish our own civil aviation authority in order to continue to assure safe and secure travel within the North Eastern Caribbean and beyond.
"I would like to encourage our youth to seek a career in civil aviation. I am an avid aviation man myself and enjoy flying. It’s a great experience and a hobby. There are various careers in the civil aviation field and as a country we need our own home-grown professionals in this area.
"Congratulations to all those working in this very important field and I encourage our young people to pursue a career in aviation affairs," Minister of Transportation Affairs Meyers said on Wednesday.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN body responsible for developing international standards for aviation safety.
ICAO was established on December 7, 1944, by the UN to secure international cooperation and uniformity in civil aviation matters.
International aviation has a long history of helping to create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world.