The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting on the Bill entitled, Cannabis Licencing Act, 2020 via Webex on June 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: DSmith
Monday, 8 June 2020 - 5:56pm
Gardeners across the Territory participating in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture’s Backyard Garden Competition are being provided with more tips to assist with the production of successful crops.
Eighty seven persons have registered for the backyard garden competition organised by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said maintaining a backyard garden is a fun and healthy way of feeding one’s self.
Persons in the community who have joined the Backyard Garden Competition are sharing their beginning photos on Facebook. Backyard gardener, Vanzkie Devenecia shared this photo of okra growing.
Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 17 April 2020 - 3:49pm
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be hosting a backyard garden competition to help to enhance the network of small farmers within the Territory.
Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: npickering
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 - 4:18pm
The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched its Rapid Response Fishing and Farming Production Programme to assist fishers and residents who are engaged in farming in backyards, containers and on lands.
The public is notified that the Abattoir at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be closed from Thursday, March 26 to allow for routine maintenance of the equipment and chill box.
Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 6:52pm
Your Government continues to do all we can to ensure the safety and protection of the people of the Virgin Islands. This was our commitment from the time we presented ourselves as servants of the people.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is notifying farmers and other interested persons who wish to attend the 49th Agriculture and Food Fair AgriFest on St. Croix on Saturday, February 15th .....
