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Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Agriculture & Fisheries Minister admits challenges in executing plans
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has admitted his ministry has fallen short in executing plans decided upon for the sector in the Territory.
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Agriculture & Fisheries Month activities begin today
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Agriculture and Fisheries Month officially started today, Saturday, March 8, 2025, with the Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition at Paraquita Bay.
‘Take the diversification of our economy more seriously’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has challenged the government of the day to lead the charge in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) as a safeguard against any potential losses from the financial services industry.
Bridging Gaps: L. Allen Wheatley’s role in strengthening Agriculture & Fisheries in VI
EAST END, Tortola, VI—Enhancing communication between farmers, fishermen, government officials, and policymakers in the Territory are among the key achievements of Special Consultant to the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) during his tenure this past year.
Increased agriculture & fisheries output for VI- Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has said increasing the agriculture and fisheries output in the Virgin Islands (VI) are among immediate plans for his ministry.
$95.2K contract signed for new Agriculture & Fisheries Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed an over ninety thousand dollar contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex.
Ex Financial Secretary L. Allen Wheatley inks consultancy contract with VI Gov't
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Former Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands (VI) and unsuccessful Virgin Islands Party (VIP) political candidate for the Eighth District in the 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, is back.
Great prospects for agricultural cooperation between Guyana & VI- Dr the Hon Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As the Virgin Islands (VI) seeks to increase production in agriculture and fisheries, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) said there are great prospects for cooperation between Guyana and the VI.
Agriculture & Fisheries Marketing Authority Bill being drafted – Dr the Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The final drafting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Marketing Authority Bill is underway.
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