Ali cites high food import bill, tourism in pitch to UK investors

President Irfaan Ali addressing the gathering (Office of the President photo)

Speaking to scores of  potential UK investors, President Irfaan Ali yesterday highlighted opportunities in tourism and cutting the Caribbean’s high food import bill.

He made the pitch as he addressed the Caribbean Council’s House of Lords Annual Reception in London, a statement from the Office of the President said.

Ali said that as a tourism hub and through its strategic location, the Caribbean has access to over 220 million people directly or through trade agreements.