Local agro-processors and other small- and medium-sized businesses in the creative sectors are still awaiting word on government’s response to a request for the state to help finance the participation of a local contingent in the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo and Conference (FITCE) in October. The request was embodied in communication sent to Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond more than two weeks ago.
The Stabroek Business has been reliably informed that the request targets state subsidies to cover at least part of the cost of return airline tickets for some of the would-be attendees. Concern is growing that the request is yet to secure an official response.
