Minister of Agriculture Attends Meeting to Discuss Re-opening of the Corozal Free Zone

Belmopan. December 4, 2020. 11:28 a.m. 

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise and other officials of the Ministry of Agriculture met with representatives from the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Chamber of Commerce of the Corozal Free Zone to discuss the re-opening of the Northern Free Zone.  

The meeting was held in an atmosphere of cordiality as the discussion focused on the details of the operation and health measures that must be put in place if the Free Zone is re-opened. Minister Mai committed to ensuring that Government looks after the interest of investors and the public to safeguard the health of all while keeping in mind the need of the country to deal with the economic difficulties brought on by COVID-19.  

Investors agreed to cooperate to fast track the opening of the Corozal Free Zone as promised by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño. The plan will be expedited and taken to Cabinet for discussion and final approval. 

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