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Agriculture dying since NDP took office- Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Natalio D. ‘Sowande Uhuru’ Wheatley has accused the National Democratic Party (NDP) of causing the agricultural leg of the country to be stagnant and on its death bed.
2016 is here! The good, the bad & the ugly of last year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, like other parts of the world, brought in the New Year 2016 with drinking, parties, eating and of course most attended church.
Agri Dept heads & Minister blasted for Farmers’ Week failure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Prominent farmers in the Territory have blasted the Minister responsible for Agriculture and top officials of the Department of Agriculture for what they [farmers] term as the shabby handling of the sector that is being reflected in Farmers’ Week 2015 which has so far been a flop.
Hon Pickering insists that greenhouse project must work
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – “I have to admit publicly that we have had some setbacks, but the Government is committed to bringing the greenhouse programme to fruition as it holds great potential to supply significant portion of food supply,” stated Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering emphatically as he declared the week-long activities for Farmers’ Week Officially opened on Friday February 7, 2014.
UPDATE: ‘We need to see our representative more often’ – Anegada Residents
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – While leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has been showered with praises for his presence at the Farmers’ Week activities at Anegada on Monday February 10, 2014, others have come forward claiming that his presence is needed on a more regular basis.
Anegada farmers can increase supply of eggs to Tortola – Hon R. T. O’Neal
WEST END, Anegada, VI – Considering the extent of the growth of the populations at Anegada, Tortola and the other islands of the Territory, Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Ninth District Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE challenged Anegada farmers to market their eggs more.
UPDATE: ‘I had enough!’ Edmund Maduro walks out on farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even with his consultancy contract with Government still not finalised, outspoken and controversial talk show host Edmund Maduro has called it quits as according to him, the disunity and “ignorance” of local farmers have finally ploughed through his skin.
Territory Celebrates Wetlands During Farmers’ Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The importance of water management and better environmental practices will be one of the highlights during the Farmers’ Week exhibitions.
Residents support Farmer's Week activities on Sister Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Farmers’ Week celebrations are in full swing as residents continue to support the activities throughout the week on the sister islands.
Farmers’ unity crucial to agriculture success –Chief Agricultural Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Farmer unity and consistent functional cooperation; not only within the farming community, but also with the Department of Agriculture is the only way that we can overcome the difficulties facing agriculture,” stated Chief Agricultural Officer Bevin Braithwaite at the opening of Farmers’ Week on February 10, 2012 at Paraquita Bay.