A decision to temporarily relocate the baggage scanner could result in some disruption at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport [CJIA]. This is according to information out of the Guyana Revenue Authority [GRA].
According to GRA, the general public is advised that the move was required to facilitate ongoing expansion works at the CJIA.
This will see the Baggage Scanner at the Arrival Terminal being relocated from its current position to the new temporary Arrival Terminal located east of the current arrival terminal.
CJIA Management has advised that the new Temporary Arrival Terminal, may be operational between today [Thursday, June 29, 2017] and Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Since the relocation of the scanner is scheduled for today this will result in its shut-down on advice of the technical personnel. This action, it was noted, is necessary so as to ensure a safe and secure relocation that will allow for a minimum down-time/disruption of important service to travelers, stakeholders, importers, exporters, consolidators, and bond operators.
The GRA has also advised the general public that the CJIA expansion project is also likely to impact the day-to-day duties and functions of Customs Operations since the area which Customs, CJIA Operations currently occupies will soon be demolished and superseded by a larger and more modern Departure Area.
According to a statement from GRA, “The Authority apologises for any inconvenience caused to all stakeholders.”