Minister of Transport and Aviation, the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin (bottom left) conducts tour of LPIA Air Traffic Control Facilities for People’s Republic of China aviation officials. At her right is General Manager of the Airport Authority Milo Butler III. (BIS Photo/Gena Gibbs)

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Ministry of Transport & Aviation welcomed a delegation from the People’s Republic of China on a tour the new multi-million dollar Bahamian air traffic control facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) on May 27, after a brief reception at the International Diplomatic Lounge upon their arrival in The Bahamas.

The delegation of aviation officials of the People’s Republic of China arrived to sign agreements implementing air service between China and The Bahamas.

Minister of Transport and Aviation the Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin told the delegation as she conducted the tour that the facility has cutting edge technology at world-class standards.

Minister Hanna-Martin said she was very excited to show the technology, so the delegation could have an understanding that The Bahamas has an aviation sector that is on the move.