Caribbean Airlines Executives have agreed to include a lineup of Guyanese craft items in their duty free shops , as government continues to support small businesses.
This accord was reached on Saturday, following discussions held at State House with His Excellency, President Donald Ramotar, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali , Transport and Hydraulics Minister Robeson Benn and Caribbean Airlines Executives.
The Trinidadian team travelled to Guyana to engage in discussions subsequent to the Government’s decision last Friday, to suspend EZjet’s license to operate flights in and out of Guyana following the United States Department of Transportation revocation of the carrier’s license to operate.
According to Minister Ali, the discussions and decisions taken at the meeting with representatives from the regional carrier were aimed at strengthening ties that will lead to stronger regional integration.
In addition he expounded on the importance of the continued support for the Craft Industry in Guyana through the Guyana Arts and Craft producers Association (GAPCA) , as this forms part of an historic market.
“We are seeking to collaborate with CAL in several areas including the advancement of small business development as we continue to create economic opportunities. These are all measures to ensure that the local craft producers and businesses are able connect with the appropriate markets,” Minister Ali explained.
The Tourism Minister maintained that there will continue to be support for young entrepreneurs to allow the formation of new businesses and allow the empowerment of young people, which will in turn create wealth.
Meanwhile CAL’s Chairman, Mr. Rabindra Moonan, CEO Mr. Robert Corbie and other officials from the airline assured that the airline is committed to working with the Guyana Government and will facilitate the introduction of a Guyanese line of products in their duty free section.
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