DOHA, Qatar -- The Bahamas is represented at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Facilitation Conference 2025 (FALC 2025), taking place from 14 to 17 April 2025 in Doha, Qatar, under the theme, "Facilitating the Future of Air Transport."
The Bahamas Director of Aviation, Dr. Kenneth Romer leads the delegation, accompanied by Mr. Antonio Clarke, Director of Aviation Security and Facilitation, Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB).
FALC 2025 offers a unique opportunity for 193 ICAO Member States and aviation industry stakeholders to explore advancements in air transport facilitation, by focusing on promoting collaboration, efficiency, and inclusivity in global air travel.
“This Conference provides a platform to collaborate on a global facilitation strategy that enables adaptation and responsiveness to the rapid developments in civil aviation and more so, provides a strategic platform for global leaders to discuss and endorse initiatives to strengthen the role of air transport facilitation in connecting communities and promoting seamless international mobility," said Dr. Romer
A key highlight of the event is the High-Level Ministerial Segment where Ministers and senior officials will deliberate on the draft Ministerial Declaration, reaffirming global commitment to enhancing air transport facilitation in advance of the next ICAO Assembly.
During the Conference, The Bahamas Delegation is expected to meet with The Secretary General ICAO, The President of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, The SVP Qatar Airways, Regional and International Civil Aviation Leaders, as well as key CARICOM Ambassadors and Representatives.
This event serves as a significant milestone following the 2024 celebrations of the Year of Facilitation, the 75th anniversary of Annex 9 — Facilitation, and ICAO's 80th anniversary.
Photo Standing on red carpet, from left: Michael Gill, Director, Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau, ICAO Headquarters; Christopher Barks, Regional Director, ICAO NACC Office, Mexico; Dr. Kenneth Romer; H.E. Juan Salazar, Secretary General ICAO; and Fabio Rabbani, Regional Director ICAO South America, Peru.
Photo seated, from left: Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism Dr. Kenneth Romer and Acting President of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. H.E. Mohamed bin Faleh Al-Hajri.
Photo on stage: Mr. Antonio Clarke and Dr. Kenneth Romer.
Photo Standing, from left: Dr. Kenneth Romer and Fathi Atti, SVP/Aero-Political and Corporate Affairs, Qatar Airways.
Photos /Courtesy Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
