Argyle International Airport, which opened in February 2017, continues to face persistent runway issues as sections of the tarmac break apart during aircraft landings and takeoffs. These problems have necessitated ongoing repairs, with the most recent incident occurring on Monday when a Virgin Atlantic flight departing for London tore up a section of the runway. Although repairs were completed that night, the same area was damaged again when the same airline landed on Wednesday, causing delays for other international flights. Sources revealed that planes were forced to hold in the air while emergency repairs were conducted. The recurring issues have sparked criticism, with an aviation sector worker earlier this year urging the government to address the problems transparently rather than dismissing public concerns. The government has remained largely silent on the root cause of these issues at the EC$700 million airport. However, a team of Cuban engineers, led by Juan Carlos Quintana, Director General of the Cuban Airports and Air Services Company, arrived in St. Vincent on September 5 to assist with expansion and modernization efforts. The team is expected to provide hands-on training, technical guidance, and structured programs to enhance the airport’s internal capacity over the next 12 months. Notably, runway issues were identified even before the airport’s opening, with then Minister of Transport and Works, Sen. Julian Francis, acknowledging ‘weak areas’ that were addressed just days before operations began. Despite these efforts, the runway’s durability remains a pressing concern.