The Guyanese delegation pose with President Ali and delegation head, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, for a group photo at the event
The Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) is participating in its fourth consecutive participation in Agro Fest 2025, reinforcing Guyana’s commitment to regional collaboration, agricultural expansion, and economic diversification.
Organised by the Barbados Agricultural Society, Agro Fest 2025 is being held from February 21–23, 2025, at Queen’s Park in Bridgetown, Barbados.
President Ali attended the February 21 opening day, and also engaged with the various Guyanese booths that displayed a wide range of products and services
Go-Invest, in a press release, noted that its participation in this event aligns directly with His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali’s Vision 2030 and Beyond Plan, which outlines a strategic framework for economic transformation in Guyana.
The plan focuses on agriculture-led growth, regional food security, and private-sector-driven development, aiming to reduce CARICOM’s food import bill, and position Guyana as an agricultural powerhouse in the Caribbean.
President Ali attended the February 21 opening day, and also engaged with the various Guyanese booths that displayed a wide range of products and services
Leading Guyana’s delegation at Agro Fest 2025 is Dr Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer of the Government of Guyana and Head of Go-Invest. A key advocate for the country’s economic expansion and regional integration, he continues to advance President Dr Irfaan Ali’s vision of positioning Guyana as a global leader in food security.
President Ali attended the February 21 opening day, and also engaged with the various Guyanese booths that displayed a wide range of products and services
“As Guyana leads in food security and economic diversification, Agro Fest 2025 provides the perfect platform to showcase our goods and services. With the support of Government and private sector initiatives, our businesses are ready to forge new partnerships and expand market access. The signing of agreements for the ferry service and food terminal will enhance trade, reduce logistical barriers, and further boost tourism, cultural exchange, and eco-tourism opportunities between Guyana and Barbados,” said Dr Ramsaroop.
The event also helps provide economic growth for small Guyanese businesses
This year, approximately 80 Guyanese businesses will showcase their products and services across key industries, including; Agro-Processing, Tourism, Handicrafts & Garments, Furniture, Cosmetics, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, and other producers and manufacturers, and consultants. These businesses reflect Guyana’s diversified economic landscape and growing influence in the Caribbean market.
The Guyana delegation showcases a wealth of products at the event : agro8, agrofest
In support of these businesses, both the Government and the private sector have provided technical and financial assistance. The Small Business Bureau (SBB) has sponsored 12 businesses, while the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) and the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) have each sponsored five additional ventures. Meanwhile, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Tropical Shipping have facilitated the shipping of two 40-ft containers, ensuring that Guyanese products reach Barbadian consumers efficiently.
The Guyana delegation showcases a wealth of products at the event : agro8, agrofest
A highlight of Go-Invest’s participation is the Business-to-Business (B2b) event – Agri-Exchange/Diaspora-Connect scheduled for February 24, 2025. This initiative provides a direct engagement platform for businesses from Guyana and Barbados, fostering new trade deals, knowledge-sharing, and long-term investment partnerships while encouraging Diaspora investments.
The success of this event has been evident, with leading Guyanese brands such as Comfort Sleep, Only Coconuts, and Tidy-Up securing a presence in the Barbadian market. Additionally, the GMC successfully established a Guyana Shop in Bridgetown at Sachin Minimart, creating a direct retail avenue for Guyanese products in Barbados.
This year Banks DIH Ltd and DDL will both host export market launches as part of the Guyana Pavilion, sensitising Barbados to their products including, for the first time, DDL’s ‘Topco’, as well as Savannah Milk. Banks DIH’s will have their wines, cream liqueurs and selected malt products.
In addition, the Guyana Pavilion introduces two exciting new features. A live Cooking Demonstration – Bringing authentic Guyanese cuisine to visitors, allowing them to experience the country’s rich culinary heritage first-hand, and a Virtual Reality Tourism Experience – A 360-degree immersive showcase of Guyana’s stunning landscapes, ecotourism destinations, and investment-ready locations. These innovations are designed to strengthen Guyana’s brand visibility and attract tourism and business interest.
In its press release, the office noted that Go-Invest remains committed to initiatives that foster sustainable development, trade expansion, and regional cooperation.
Agro Fest 2025 serves as a testament to this commitment, driving economic opportunities and market integration in line with Vision 2030 and beyond, it added.
