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VI Gov’t honours 14 outstanding farmers & fishers

- awards given @opening ceremony of Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition & Market
Outstanding farmers and fishers from across the Virgin Islands (VI) were honoured by the government during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market on April 10, 2026. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Scenes from the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market on April 10, 2026. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Scenes from the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market on April 10, 2026. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Farmers and fishers awarded during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market came from across the VI from Anegaga to Jost van Dyke, Tortola to Virgin Gorda. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Farmers and fishers awarded during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market came from across the VI from Anegaga to Jost van Dyke, Tortola to Virgin Gorda. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, said these honours at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market were not only to celebrate produce, products, and progress but to celebrate people.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, said these honours at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market were not only to celebrate produce, products, and progress but to celebrate people.
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Outstanding farmers and fishers from across the Virgin Islands (VI) were honoured by the government during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market on April 10, 2026.

During the ceremony held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Dr Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, said the occasion was not only to celebrate produce, products, and progress but to celebrate people.

“This is an opportunity to recognise individuals whose dedication and hard work continue to strengthen agriculture and fisheries in the Virgin Islands.” 

These hardworking men and women, she said, are the heart of agriculture and fisheries, rising early, working tirelessly, and remaining committed to the work they do. 

Honourees 

The honourees came from across the VI from Anegaga to Jost van Dyke, Tortola to Virgin Gorda. 

The Food Producer Award was given to Ms Moviene F. Fahie, Mr Godwin Singh, Mr Wilbert Chinnery aka 'Isha', and Mrs Henrietta Wheatley. 

The Livestock Producer Award was presented to Mr Bryan Hodge, Mr Godwin Callwood, Mr Daniel Cline, and Mr Eldon Young. 

The Community Farming Hero Award was presented to Pleasant Valley Farm (Tortola) and Mr Jahnai L. Caul (Virgin Gorda). The Agri-Tech Innovator Award was presented to Agri-Paradise Virgin Gorda Ltd. 

The Fishers Entrepreneurship Award was presented to Mr Adam Turbe of Jost van Dyke. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mr Dean Soares of Anegada. The Community Fishing Hero Award was presented to Mr Ishmael Michael Collins of Virgin Gorda.

11 Responses to “VI Gov’t honours 14 outstanding farmers & fishers”

  • Adic (14/04/2026, 11:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good vibes
    • V.G massive (14/04/2026, 17:40) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Big up yourself VG massive .Large and in charge bam bam bam!!!!!!
  • ... (14/04/2026, 14:01) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Premier loves his Caricom shirt.
  • Our Government (14/04/2026, 14:18) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Needs to build a farm , a s stop playing with our heads , we need clean and healthy vegetables to eat / ya'al done rip off 40 million from the people social security and we know where you it went / ya'al done raise ya'al own salaries and we know where it went and we also know the civil servants & pensioners who contributed to the wellbeing of this territory , in comparison to ya'al wannabe aristocrats , when we look at the infractures ~ ya'al ain't doing sh*t , except for the one that is running freely in the streets
  • Here we go (14/04/2026, 16:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I smell an election in the air
  • Wellsah (14/04/2026, 19:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    what about the Stoutts dem?
  • Wellsah2 (15/04/2026, 09:47) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    And Aukie.... Seems like the selection committee don't like Carrot Bay.
    Aukie produces more food than all the other food producers and the agriculture department KNOW THAT.
    • Luv sent (20/04/2026, 15:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I too felt a kinda way ' bout that snub.
      Be comforted in knowing the real truth reality about the farming largess,for donkey years, in the heart of Nature's Lil Secretary. Carrot Bay is in a class with non comparison,not jus
      Jus now but always.
      Salutations and Blessings to Carrot Bay,BVI's Garden of Eden.



      all the time for a long long tine,
  • BuzzBvi (16/04/2026, 07:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do we have any figures for how much is produced by the farmers and fishers each year?
    Weight of fish per annum landed and sold.

    Pounds of Okra, cucumbers etc?

    Does the Government have any idea of the amount of produce from livestock or vegetables sold here and exported?

    What is the data?

    What is the value of the VI agro business?

    Do we have this information. Is it in SECRET reports or do we not know?

    Should we not find out?
  • Mrs Tubman (17/04/2026, 10:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So verproyd pleased and comforted by all farmers in these VI. Our angels! Whether or not your name was led or identifuedmwekbow that all each and ceverykne are the best gift these BVIhasvedn given, PraisesmTHANkS and BLESspSINGS ????
  • Mrs Tubman (17/04/2026, 11:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So very proud pleased and comforted by all farmers in these VI, Our Angels. Whether or not you were identified we know all each and everyone ,you are the best gift these BVI have been given, Praise, Thanks and, Blessings.


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