Fisherfolk who participated in this year’s Fisherman’s Day Competition caught twice as much fish as last year. Word of this came from Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Saboto Caesar, as he delivered remarks at the Closing Ceremony for this year’s Fisherman’s Month of Activities, held at the Fisheries Conference Room last Friday. Minister Caesar… Continue Reading →
Heavy emphasis is being placed on communication, as work continues on the development of a Disaster Management Plan for the Constituency of South Central Windward. Parliamentary Representative for the Constituency, Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar said a Radio Station called “Common Sense Radio” will be launched in the constituency, to facilitate communication during a Natural… Continue Reading →
The status of the local Cocoa Industry will be discussed here this week, at a News Conference hosted by the St Vincent Cocoa Company. A release from the Company said the Briefing will provide some important updates on the development of the Cocoa Industry, as well as two exciting announcements from the Ministry of Agriculture…. Continue Reading →
A Disaster Plan is currently being implemented in the South Central Windward Constituency, in preparation for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which opens on June 1st. Parliamentary Representative for the Constituency, Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar hosted a News Conference today to launch the program. Minister Caesar said residents of the community will be working… Continue Reading →
Minister of Agriculture, Saboto Caesar said St. Vincent and the Grenadines will soon begin exporting bananas to Grenada. He made this statement in response to a question during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Minister Caesar said while the country does not currently export bananas to the international market, there continues to be… Continue Reading →
A team of Consultants is here in St. Vincent to provide some recommendations on the establishment of a Medicinal Cannabis Industry here. The four-member team from the United Kingdom and France was scheduled to meet with Government Officials and other Stakeholders today. One of the Team Members is Dr. Jutta Roth – Chief Scientific Officer… Continue Reading →
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Saboto Caesar said he is optimistic that 2018 will be a fruitful year for his Ministry. Minister Caesar made the remarks at the signing of a Lease Agreement between the Government and the Calliaqua Fisherfolk Cooperative for the privatization of the Calliaqua Fisheries Centre. The Agreement was signed by… Continue Reading →