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G’ovt to host Agricultural Exhibition & Market in April

- Opening Ceremony & Harvest Parade set for April 10
The 2026 Agricultural Exhibition and Market in the Virgin Islands will be held from April 10 to 12. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated that this year’s event serves as a critical platform for local producers to enhance their visibility and for the community to reconnect with the traditions that sustain the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated that this year’s event serves as a critical platform for local producers to enhance their visibility and for the community to reconnect with the traditions that sustain the Virgin Islands. Photo: Facebook
In an effort to strengthen the territory’s food sovereignty, the Government of the Virgin Islands is encouraging all farmers and fishers to increase production and showcase the bounty of the islands during the 2026 Agricultural Exhibition and Market, which opens early next month. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
In an effort to strengthen the territory’s food sovereignty, the Government of the Virgin Islands is encouraging all farmers and fishers to increase production and showcase the bounty of the islands during the 2026 Agricultural Exhibition and Market, which opens early next month. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- In an effort to strengthen the territory’s food sovereignty, the Government of the Virgin Islands is encouraging all farmers and fishers to increase production and showcase the bounty of the islands during the 2026 Agricultural Exhibition and Market, which opens early next month.

The Agricultural Exhibition and Market will take place under the theme, "Farming the Land, Fishing the Seas, Nourishing Lives and Legacies.” 

'This year’s event serves as a critical platform for local producers'

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) stated that this year’s event serves as a critical platform for local producers to enhance their visibility and for the community to reconnect with the traditions that sustain the Virgin Islands.

He emphasised the government's steadfast support for the industry, stating, "Our farmers and fishers are the backbone of our resilience. By continuing to invest in and emphasise the importance of this sector, we are not just growing food; we are securing our future. I encourage all our local producers to take this opportunity to boost their output and join us in nourishing the lives and legacies of the Virgin Islands."

Opening Ceremony & Harvest Parade

The 2026 celebrations will kick off with the Opening Ceremony and Harvest Parade/Procession at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay, Tortola, on April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

The activities will then move to the Road Town Festival Grounds for the Exhibition and Market on April 11 and 12, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

2 Responses to “G’ovt to host Agricultural Exhibition & Market in April ”

  • Corner Lady (26/03/2026, 10:21) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are they going to import fruits and vegetables from Dominican Republic and Guyana?
  • The Poli.Farmer (26/03/2026, 10:21) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I still cant believe the Government decided to cancel the events on the Sister Islands. FOr the past 2 years, $60,500 has been budgeted to successfully host all events across the entire territory - what has changed this year that caused for the VG, Anegada and JVD events to have been canceled????

    why has this budget not increased to continue to fertilize the evolution of the Multi-Island series of Events?

    How much had been Budgeted this year for the Exhibition?


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