The Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market began with a bang on the sister Island of Virgin Gorda last Saturday, 2^nd March, 2024

Remarks By Director Of The Department Of Agriculture And Fisheries Mr. Theodore E. James

On The Occasion Of

Agriculture And Fisheries Exhibition And Market 2024

Saturday, March 02nd, 2024

I am thrilled that the decision was taken to begin our series of Agriculture Exhibitions on Virgin Gorda. It is yet another opportunity for Virgin Gorda to lead, as you have from time to time over the years, in various areas such as tourism, music and bee keeping (apiculture), to name a few.

Madam Speaker this government remains very committed to food sovereignty and food security.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson joins members of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, H Lavity Stoutt Community College, the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) and the UK Centre for Environment,

Participants from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change have completed a week training to deploy and collect underwater footage using a baited remote video system (BRUVS).

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is notifying past and present beekeepers of the creation of a national directory of beekeepers to document the number of established hives.

The public is notified that the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ abattoir at Paraquita Bay will be temporarily closed on Monday, January 8.