The public is invited to submit entries for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Day slogan competition.

Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Theodore James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is prohibited in the Virgin Islands.

The future of farming in the Virgin Islands is looking beautiful, vibrant, and promising as younger persons are also showing interest in the traditional profession.

Junior Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is inviting all farmers to a general meeting on Monday, August 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the Elmore Stoutt High School tent.

Owners of dogs and livestock are reminded to be responsible and proactive in ensuring their animals are secured, preventing harm to humans, other animals and property.

Turtle conservation in the Virgin Islands will receive support through the launch of a film and an online survey by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson meets with members of his team at the Department of Agriculture and, Fisheries, as they strategise to deliver on the Government’s plans to forge ahead on the mission of self-sufficiency and sustainability for the people of the Virgin Islands.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is pictured with the Government of St. Lucia’s Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, Honourable Emma Hippolyte.

Forty-five (45) persons have been trained for the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme designed to foster competitiveness in the labour market and to promote career development.