The proposed Barbados-Guyana Food Terminal is currently awaiting approval from the Town and Country Planning of Barbados, according to that country’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir.
The project, which has generated considerable interest, is poised to become a critical hub for food production and distribution between the two countries and beyond. And Weir expressed optimism last night that the project will receive the necessary greenlight by next month, pending approval from the relevant authorities.
The proposed food terminal aims to enhance food security and promote sustainable agriculture practices, while also boosting economic growth in the region. When it comes on stream, the project should provide boosts to both the Barbadian and Guyanese economies, while also contributing to regional food security efforts. The Caribbean region has set a target to slash 25% of its imported food supplies by 2025.