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Sunday, 12 October 2008 |
ST JOHN’S – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman Baldwin Spencer on Monday confirmed that the signing ceremony for the new Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Europe will go ahead next week as planned, while hinting that Guyana may take part in the process.
With the EPA signing already set for October 15, Spencer disclosed that efforts were continuing to ensure that the Bharrat Jagdeo administration in Georgetown joins with other regional states in penning its signature to the final trade document.
“I think there are some maneuverings which may very well lead to Guyana signing on the 15th,” Spencer told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).
The new arrangement will govern future trade between European Union and the regional grouping known as CARIFORUM, which includes CARICOM and the Dominican Republic. But so far it has failed to meet the approval of the Guyana government, which favors a “goods only” accord.
However, Spencer told CMC the likelihood exists that Georgetown could be among the list of Bridgetown signatories, even though he did not provide any details as to the conditions under which the South American country would sign.
This latest development comes on the heels of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Summit held in Ghana last week where appeals were made for further review of the proposed trade deal.
In spite of those appeals, CARIFORUM representatives say they will forge ahead with their plans.
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