Dominica to sign EPA

Dominica has announced that it will sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that Caribbean nations have negotiated with the European Union.



Trade Minister Collin McIntyre said Dominica could not afford to reject the liberalised trade deal because that might mean higher tariffs on its banana exports to the EU.



Guyana is the only country to reject the EPA outright, citing concerns about the development aid on offer and possible competition from cheaper European products.



Caribbean leaders plan to meet in Barbados on Wednesday to talk about the agreement.