Caribbean Airlines has published an apology after facing backlash for publishing an incomplete map of Guyana in its May/June 2025 magazine edition.
“Caribbean Airlines extends its sincere and unreserved apology for an error in a recent advertisement published in its magazine, which inadvertently featured an incomplete map of Guyana,” the service said, while affirming that it recognises 83,000 square miles to be the map of Guyana.
“[Caribbean Airlines] deeply regrets what occurred and understands the concern it has caused, particularly among its valued Guyanese customers and stakeholders.
Caribbean Airlines holds the highest regard for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations it serves, and fully recognizes the significance of national symbols, including maps, to the people of Guyana,” the statement said.
It added that the error was “entirely unintentional and does not reflect the views or values of the company”.
“Caribbean Airlines is a proud regional airline, and is firmly committed to fostering unity, respect, and mutual understanding across the Caribbean. The airline has taken immediate steps to investigate how this occurred and to ensure that stronger internal review processes are in place to prevent any recurrence.”
Meanwhile, the version with the incomplete map is still on the company’s website.
The publication comes at a time when Guyana is facing threats from Venezuela as that country lays claims to a vast territory, Essequibo, that belongs to Guyana. The matter is before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
