See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) below: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) welcomes the public commitment by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to work with the Government of Guyana to remove trade barriers between the two (2) territories. The Chamber notes that it is intended…
–Small businesses capture investors’ interest at ‘Agri Expo’ AS the inaugural Agri-Investment Forum and Expo, which saw 250 exhibitors and over 500 delegates in attendance, came to a close on Saturday, several small businesses have caught the eye of major local and international investors. Speaking with the Sunday Chronicle, the owner of Fresh Packagers Inc.,…
In the strongest signal yet, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has clarified that there is no aggressive intent at that level to challenge Guyana’s Local Content Laws. But the Twin Island’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has not ruled out seeking legal interpretations through the court on whether the recently passed legislation infringes on…
* Regional ministerial task force set up for 25 by 2025 vision * PM Mottley to complete proposal for establishing regional transportation framework * CARICOM Secretariat to commission study on ways to increase women & youth participation in agriculture SEVERAL CARICOM Heads of Government and other high-level representatives have agreed to the setting up of…
One day after the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) wrapped up participation in a three-day Agri-Investment Forum and Expo in Georgetown, President Irfaan Ali has expressed confidence in the support the region can receive from the Brazilian State of Roraima in achieving its food security targets and reducing the bloc’s food import bill. To this end, Dr.…
–says First Lady Arya Ali FIRST Lady Mrs. Arya Ali says that regional leaders must play a critical role in stimulating the interest of youth in agriculture by making it an attractive sector. The First Lady was at the time delivering the keynote address at a forum titled “CARICOM Youth in Agriculture Dialogue” during the…
The Governments of Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago this morning signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in a number of critical areas including agriculture, trade, tourism and culture. The MoU was signed by the Foreign Ministers of the two neighbouring CARICOM states at State House under the eyes of President Irfaan Ali and Trinidad…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
The inaugural Regional Agriculture Investment Forum and Expo opened here in Georgetown this morning with President Irfaan Ali indicating Guyana and the region’s readiness to address food security and the region’s agriculture potential head-on. “I am very humbled by this opportunity to join with my dear brothers and sisters in not only launching and participating…
