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February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
February 13, 2026
More than 50 Guyanese businesses, 85 per cent of them women-led, are slated to take part in Agro Fest 2026, scheduled for February 27 to March 1 in Barbados.
The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is leading the national export push, positioning agro-processors, farmers, and manufacturers to expand their regional footprint.
Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Head of GO-Invest Dr Peter Ramsaroop said the initiative aims to strengthen food security, boost exports, and improve market access for local producers.
“Our local companies can be rest assured that we will try to do our best to connect them with investors from the outside world – partnerships within Guyana. The goal is to give young entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their products and ultimately get our products into the market,” Dr Ramsaroop said.
GO-Invest also announced official sponsors and partners for the initiative, including Blue Water Shipping as the official logistics partner, along with Duane Trading, Banks DIH, and Fullworks. Richard DeNobega, senior vice president of sales and development at Blue Water Shipping, said adding value to Guyanese products is key to diversification.
“I think the cost for manufacturing and production has dropped significantly. What we need now is to market our products in the Caribbean, the US, Europe – our products need to be there. Adding value to the products we have is going to be very significant,” he said.
The initiative also receives support from agencies such as the Guyana National Bureau of Standards and private sponsors, with plans to introduce a new “Brand Guyana Export-Ready” seal to ensure international quality compliance. The public-private collaboration involves the Ministry of Agriculture, the Guyana Marketing Corporation, and the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association.
