{"id":30055,"date":"2026-05-23T19:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T23:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=30055"},"modified":"2026-05-23T19:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T23:24:25","slug":"president-ali-outlines-plans-for-ai-powered-border-security-and-smart-immigration-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/president-ali-outlines-plans-for-ai-powered-border-security-and-smart-immigration-system\/","title":{"rendered":"President Ali outlines plans for AI-powered border security and smart immigration system"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guyana is moving towards an advanced biometric immigration and border security network that will use artificial intelligence to identify potential threats even before travelers board flights to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a press conference on Friday, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said that the system will feature facial recognition technology at airports, e-visas, AI-supported traveler risk assessments and enhanced digital monitoring across ports and borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the President, global security systems are rapidly evolving and Guyana must modernise its infrastructure to remain aligned with international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He explained that under the proposed system, security monitoring could begin as soon as an individual attempts to book travel to Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201cSo the new system in the world is not even when you book your ticket. Once you express an interest to book a ticket, that is where the security system kicks in,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Ali noted that artificial intelligence will allow authorities to receive alerts on persons of interest before travel is finalised, significantly improving preventive security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>\u201cThat is how advanced and integrated the global system is now. And that is where we are heading with this security infrastructure and architecture,\u201d <\/strong><\/em>he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President said the system will also include integrated customs and immigration databases, enhanced port scanners and AI-driven cargo monitoring designed to improve traceability of goods entering and leaving Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cEverything must pass through the scanner in and out,\u201d <\/em><\/strong>he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the broader objective is to facilitate faster movement of people and goods while strengthening national and regional security cooperation through real-time information sharing and digital integration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guyana is moving towards an advanced biometric immigration and border security network that will use artificial intelligence to identify potential threats even before travelers board flights to the country. 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