Guyana, Barbados discuss slashing food import bills 

President Irfaan Ali (left) with Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley

In the quest of a new paradigm in relations, Guyana and Barbados yesterday discussed a range of natters including how they can work together to lower their food import bills.

A joint statement on their bilateral discussions in Barbados said that President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mia Mottley alluded to their desire for a new paradigm in relations that would allow the peoples of both countries to benefit from an expanded programme of cooperation.

They expressed a determination to succeed with a model for the region built on enhanced trust and cutting through red tape to achieve their objectives within the shortest possible time for implementation.