46th Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region of the CPA

1 September to 7 September 2024

The 46th CPA Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic (CAA) Regional Conference will be held in Georgetown, Guyana and will include:

  1. The Regional Executive Committee Meeting (2nd September, 2024)
  2. The 46th Regional Conference (2nd – 4th September, 2024)
  3. The 14th Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (3rd – 4th September, 2024)
  4. The 17th Regional Youth Parliament (5th September, 2024)
  5. The Annual General Meeting of the 46th Regional Conference (5th September, 2024)

For more information, please contact the CPA Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Regional Secretariat

Participating Legislatures

Parliament of Guyana
The National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana (HOST)
Anguilla
Anguilla House of Assembly
Antigua and Barbuda
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Parliament of the Bahamas
Barbados
Parliament of Barbados
Belize
National Assembly of Belize
House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands
House of Assembly of the British Virgin Islands;
St Lucia
Parliament of the Cayman Islands
Dominican Republic
House of Assembly of Dominica
Grenada
Grenada House of Parliament
St. Lucia
Parliament of St Lucia
St Kitts & Nevis
National Assembly of St. Christopher
St Kitts & Nevis
National Assembly of Nevis
Trinidad and Tobago
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos
House of Assembly of Turks and Caicos

Official Programme

Sunday 1 September

Description of Activity
Registration of Delegates at the Hotel.

Monday 2 September

Description of Activity
46th Conference
Official Opening, Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown
Registration

Executive Committee Meeting

Tour of Parliament
Lunch
Plenary Session 1: Peace and Security
Plenary Session 2: Migration
Reception

Tuesday 3rd September

14th Conference of Women Parliamentarians

Description of Activity


Session 1: Gender Sensitive Parliaments – Toolkit/Guidelines
Official Photograph
Session 2:
Lunch
46th Conference
Plenary Session 3: Artificial Intelligence
CPA Presentation
Benchmarks for Democratic Parliaments - Code of Conduct
Reception

Wednesday 4th September

Description of Activity
Arrival of Youth Parliamentarians
14th Conference of Women Parliamentarians
Session 2: Healthcare Access for Women and Girls
Session 2:
The Experiences of Women Presiding Officers
Lunch
46th Conference
Plenary Session 5:
Accountability: Effective Oversight Committees
Plenary Session 6:
Building Greater Autonomy for Houses
Social Gathering

Thursday 5th September

Description of Activity
Annual General Meeting
- Consideration of agenda item
Youth Parliament Meeting
- Government and Oppositio
Lunch
Regional Youth Parliament
Official Photograph
Debate
Debate
Shopping

Friday 6th September

Description of Activity
Excursion - Essequibo River Tour (TBC)

Saturday 7th September

Description of Activity
- Hotel checkout
- Departures

Travel Information

Delegates are asked to make arrangements to arrive into the Cheddi Jagan International Airport

Participants who arrive on the official arrival date and whose flight details are communicated to the Conference Coordinator will be greeted on arrival at the airport and transported to the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown or Pegasus Hotel and Corporate Center or Duke Lodge , where Conference participants will be accommodated.

Responsibility of Host Branch

    The Guyana of the Common Wealth Parliamentary Association will be responsible for the following:

  1. All meals that are part of the Conference programme
  2. Ground transportation
  3. Conference Programme
  4. Conference facilities and provision of all documents related to the Conference
  5. Special functions that are part of the Conference programme

Hotel Accommodation

All participants will be accommodated at the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown or Pegasus Hotel or Duke Lodge Breakfast will be included on all days.

Photo Courtesy: Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown

Photo Courtesy: Pegasus Hotel

Photo Courtesy: Duke Lodge

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Currency & Banking

Guyana has a cash-based economy, and the Guyanese Dollar (G$, GY$, GYD) is the official currency. While an increasing number of establishments in Georgetown will take payments via credit card, you will need to have cash on hand, especially when you head into the rainforest and savannahs of the country. The banks in Georgetown allow limited daily withdrawals for international travellers (usually G$100,000 or US$475). ATMs in other towns are limited. It is best to pay local accommodations and tour operators in advance. This will allow you to limit the amount of cash you carry while visiting.


US$1 = approximately G$210
€1 = approximately G$235
£1 = approximately G$266

Click here to view the current exchange rate at Guyana Revenue Authority.




  • Banking Hours
     
  • Monday to Thursday
    8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
  • Friday
    8.00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
Banks in the Republic of Guyana are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Medical Facilities

For the duration of the Conference, medical coverage (for minor ailments) will be provided. The Georgetown Public Hospital is situated within close proximity of the Conference venue in case of an emergency.

Ground Transportation

The Conference organizers will be responsible for the transportation of all participants from the airport on arrival, to the airport on departure and for all official activities. Participants are asked to be punctual for the scheduled transfers.

Extra Activities

Tour of the Guyana Parliamentary complex including Parliament Chambers and Parliamentary Museum.

Vaccination

Under the International Travel and Health Requirements, Guyana requires mnay vaccinations to view a full list please vist:
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Dress Code

Dress Code: Business Attire