Good day members of the media, and the listening and viewing public.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is featured with Ms. Lenia Smith, the winner of the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Fish Soup competition along with Agriculture Officer, Ms. Lesley Maduro.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is preparing to host a community conversation on regenerative agriculture.

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.