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Climate Change & Food Security in the Caribbean
Thomas C. Famous
Life in the Caribbean region is often equated to living in paradise or the closest thing to “Heaven on Earth.”
Who could disagree?
Agriculture and fishing can boost VI economy – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of Progressives United (PU), Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says that under a PU government in to Virgin Islands (VI) the group will aggressively peruse agriculture as a means of lowering import bills and creating new revenue streams for the territory, which is badly needed at this time.
No food security anytime soon; Greenhouses destroyed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- When doing a drive through the Government's Paraquita Bay farmlands, one cannot escape the air filled with the stench of decaying animals or in some areas the sight of rotting carcasses, some as a result of hurricanes Irma and Maria a month ago.
Doug Wheatley urges Gov't to help local farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A plea has been made for Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP) to strongly consider giving a helping hand through subsidies or in kind to farmers who are interested in providing the territory with food security.
Food Security is not about having money saved up- Khoy Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The President of Farmers on the Move, Khoy Smith, has noted that Government should place more emphasis on agriculture and fishing if it was to achieve food security for the Territory rather than thinking having money saved up would be the answer in the event of a world food crisis.
Food security seems to be forgotten – MP Bellingham
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “It seems to be crazy that countries in the Caribbean which are well endowed in sun and wind are importing so much fuel and it also seems to me that food security has been forgotten,” opined Minister for the Overseas Territories, Henry Bellingham MP at a press conference held at the Premier’s Office on April 23, 2012.
More young people must get involved in Agriculture- Braithwaite
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “When young people get involved then there is a future for Agriculture in the Virgin Islands”, was one of the messages of Chief Agricultural Officer Mr. Bevin Braithwaite at a small ceremony at the Breezeway, Central Administration Complex this morning October 17, 2011 to commemorate World Food Day which was observed yesterday under the theme “Food Prices- From Crisis to Stability”.
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