Government has no policy to ban importation of fruits or vegetables
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Government has no policy to ban importation of fruits or vegetables
The Government of Guyana advises that contrary to false reports in some sections of the media, it has no policy whatsoever with regard to the banning or restriction on the importation for any fruits or vegetables.
These false reports were brought to the attention of Cabinet at its meeting today and Cabinet reiterates that it is in favour of free trade and does not wish to impede the choice of consumers on the local market.
The Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, will continue to support local farmers and seek additional overseas markets for their produce in addition to advancing the agro-processing agenda.
Cabinet also reminds that several Guyanese companies export seafood, fruits and vegetables and other produce to CARICOM and international markets which contribute to foreign exchange earnings and provide jobs for thousands of Guyanese.
Importation of produce into Guyana is subject to known licensing requirements and procedures of the Guyana Revenue Authority and other relevant agencies. These have been in place for years.
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