CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention

According to Article 3 of the Agreement the primary objectives of CASSOS shall be to assist its State Parties in meeting their obligation as Contracting States to the Chicago Convention by achieving and maintaining full compliance with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices; and facilitate and promote the development and harmonization of civil aviation regulations, standards, practices and procedures amongst the State Parties consistent with the Annexes to the Chicago Convention.

Date of Signature
Country Date of Signature
Antigua and Barbuda 9 May 2008
Barbados 2 July 2008
Dominica 9 May 2008
Guyana 2 July 2008
St Kitts and Nevis 9 May 2008
Saint Lucia 3 July 2008
St Vincent and the Grenadines 6 June 2008
Trinidad and Tobago 3 July 2008
Date of Ratification
Country Date of Ratification
Barbados 4 July 2013
Date of Accession
Country Date of Accession
Jamaica 24 March 2010
Suriname 8 September 2009
Resolution / Withdrawal
Country Date
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
9 May 2008
Date Entry into Force
3 July 2008
Location Opened for Signature
Castries, Saint Lucia
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Establishing The Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System (CASSOS).PDF
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