Bahamas hosts the 20th Annual Conference of Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA)

By Lindsay Thompson
Bahamas Information Services

NASSAU, The Bahamas — At the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Annual Conference of Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Atlantis Resort, Director of Aviation, Dr. Kenneth Romer stated: “The Bahamas has gained the respect of regional colleagues for its emerging role as the leader in regional aviation.”

The Bahamas is strengthening relationships with regional and international partners in the aviation industry, Dr. Romer, who is also Deputy Director General of Tourism, pointed out.

Under the theme: “Celebrating in Paradise, Reconnecting the Region”, the conference attracted more than100 regional and international aviation stakeholders to discuss safety, efficiency, workforce development, and industry best practices.

“On the occasion of its 20th Anniversary, CAHA has made the intentional decision to convene on our shores,” he said.
Dr. Romer gave a ‘Bahamas Aviation Update’, during a morning presentation to the stakeholders.

“While the region widely applauds our success in the unprecedented development of Airports Infrastructural and Human Capital Development in the region, a core takeaway from this gathering is the strengthening of strategic relationships with regional and international partners and accelerating economic growth across the region,” he said.

Since the launch of the first-ever national strategy on July 1, 2023, The Bahamas aviation community has hosted hundreds of delegates from across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Central and South America, Africa, The Middle East, and The Caribbean.

CAHA is an association that represents the Ground Handling industry in the Caribbean as the regional arm of the International Aviation Handlers Association. It provides a forum for aviation ground handlers within the Caribbean to solve common problems while promoting the safe development of civil aviation.

The Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association was established to provide a forum to solve common problems, communicate concerns, establish common positions on issues, and work towards the further development of civil aviation.

PHOTO CAPTION: Dr. Kenneth Romer, Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, addresses the 20th Annual Conference of Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.