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Agriculture: a critical driver of Virgin Islands prosperity
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is part of a series of narratives assessing the Virgin Islands economy: an attempt at enlightenment on a subject all too often understood only, by economists, and select pundits. It states that agriculture is not complementary to the twin pillars of tourism and financial services. In fact it could very well be the other way around. It further asserts that agriculture is a unique and irreplaceable driver of Virgin Islands prosperity in its own right.
Opp. Leader stresses importance of agriculture to Virgin Gorda
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Leader of the Opposition and Ninth District Representative Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal OBE today February 13, 2014, stressed the importance of agriculture if the Territory is to reduce its food costs and underscored the need for young people in the discipline.
Youths envision brighter future for Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two Virgin Islands (VI) youths, Kadeja Roberts and Lawrence Kirton Wheatley, speaking at Territory Day observations held yesterday, July 1, 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park have expressed visions of a brighter future for the VI.
Territory under attack – 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru is of the view that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to set its sights towards creating a regional economy in attempts at diversification after a caller on a local radio show suggested that the VI economy was under attack.
Agriculture one of the most hazardous occupations – Fahie-Forbes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of safety and health is one which is often taken for granted by persons in the workforce, according to a senior agricultural official.
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 far off from sustainable agriculture – Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Territory is still a long way off from sustainable agriculture and this is even amidst a growing need for diversification of the local economy, according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources Dr The Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering.
UPDATE: Gov't on road to farmers market - Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator and consultant Edmund Maduro has indicated that Government is already taking the route of implementing a farmers market as a central location for farmers within the Territory to take their produce for sale.
Popular VG farmer ready to ‘throw in towel’
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – While Government has been encouraging farming activities in the Virgin Islands, some of the Territory’s most seasoned farmers are losing hope with the lack of sufficient market and the necessary tools to effectively sustain them in the industry.
Hon. O'Neal willing to make land available for VG farmers!
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - It was not a hidden fact that the agriculture industry in the Virgin Islands has been brought to its knees following the swing from that focus to tourism and financial services. This was admitted by several speakers at the Virgin Gorda leg of Farmers' Week observances in the Virgin Islands on February 7, 2013.
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