Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: lstevens
Monday, 28 March 2022 - 12:25pm
There is a story sometimes told to describe heaven and hell. It is referred to as the parable of the long spoons. In this story, a man visits heaven and hell and learns a fundamental difference between a life of misery and one of joy.
Topic: Agriculture, Culture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: lstevens
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 - 4:58pm
Interested persons are invited to enter a Local Fruit Juice Competition on Saturday, April 2 as part of the activities for this year’s Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week Market and Exhibition Day at Paraquita Bay.
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said that he is hoping for another successful week as preparations are underway for the hosting of Farmers’ and Fishers’ Week 2022.
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the establishment of a Management Committee for the land at Paraquita Bay that has been designated for agricultural purposes.
Topic: Agriculture, Food and Food Security | Posted By: lstevens
Monday, 31 January 2022 - 10:42am
The Government of the Virgin Islands is committed to ensuring that our food production sectors are progressive and sustained through the support of legislation.
Government through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture signed leases with two local business owners to support food production in Paraquita Bay in March 2020.
Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks, Food and Food Security | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 12 October 2021 - 10:16am
Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to the opening ceremony to observe World Food Day on Saturday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sir Olva Georges’ Plaza in Road Town.
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that he will observe World Food Day on October 16, with farmers and fishers at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.