Following the removal of restrictions on pineapples and peppers, Guyana will soon be able to export these products to Trinidad and Tobago. Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana has stated that the restrictions were identified by the Co-operative Republic of Guyana as possible trade barriers to the export of agricultural products.
“Earlier this week, the National Plant Protection Office (NPPO) of Trinidad and Tobago, informed the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) of the amendments. The notice followed a meeting of technical officials held in September at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land, and Fisheries of Trinidad and Tobago. Subsequently, Foreign Secretary, the Honourable Carl B. Greenidge, met with Trinidadian officials on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly to further discuss barriers to trade between the two states,” the release revealed.
The Ministry said it is pleased with these steps taken by the twin-island republic and aims to continue to do its part to ensure that both countries remain engaged in the bid to remove other restrictions on exports to Trinidad and Tobago.
According to an article on loopslu.com¸ Trinidad and Tobago’s Agriculture Minister Clarence Rambharat said Guyana as a Caricom member is allowed under the Treaty of Chaguaramas access to T&T subject to whatever conditions are in place. He said in the case of agriculture, these conditions relate to pest risk and health and hygiene.
