As global oil prices continue to slide to record lows, a top agricultural official is urging leaders in the agricultural industry to take a proactive approach to ensuring the sustainability of the regions’ agricultural industry. Chief Coordinator of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN), Jethro Greene, is urging farmers and policy makers not to be complacent… Continue Reading →
Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army here, Major Pierre Antoine is appealing to members of the public to continue donating food to the Church. Major Antoine said, although the Christmas period has passed, additional donations are expected to come in to support the Feeding Program and other programs which target the less fortunate on a… Continue Reading →
The 33rd edition of World Food Day will be observed tomorrow under the theme, Family Farming: “Feeding the world, caring for the earth”. Here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Ministry of Agriculture will climax its celebrations with the hosting of an Agricultural Festival at Heritage Square in Kingstown from nine tomorrow morning. The… Continue Reading →
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Raymond Ryan, said the observance of World Food Day 2014 is intended to foster a greater appreciation for agriculture. He was speaking at the recent launch of activities to mark World Food Day, which is celebrated annually on October 16th. The United Nations General Assembly… Continue Reading →
The Staff and Students of the Mustique Primary School will be engaged in activities to observe World Food Day on Thursday. Coordinator of the Activities Patsy Holder an Exhibition will be staged at the School under the theme “Caring for the Family Feeding the World” Mrs. Holder says a variety of local food and drink… Continue Reading →
Food handlers who own and operate barbeque grills are being advised to remove all grills from public places or operation sites after they have been used. A release from the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment further advised food handlers that disposable glasses and cups made of foam, sponge, plastic and other similar material… Continue Reading →
The General Employees Cooperative Credit Union Ltd (GECCU) will distribute 100 food baskets to its needy members as part of the ongoing activities for their 50th Anniversary celebrations. GECCU says it is cognizant of the role that their elderly members have played in building the Credit Union over the last 50 years and has organized… Continue Reading →