Tag Archives: agriculture

Trinidad’s Youth Ministry signs two memoranda of understanding for youth development programmes

One programme aims to help youngsters grow their business, the other helps them grow as individuals  PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — The nation’s youth are set to benefit from two new programmes aimed at helping them become gainfully employed in agriculture and also become productive members of society as the Ministry of Youth…
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St. Lucia signs agreement with Taiwan ROC to improve farmers’ incomes, strengthen agriculture industry

“I’m looking forward to seeing this project engage as many farmers as possible.” - Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development Alfred Prospere CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA — The governments of St. Lucia and Taiwan (ROC) recently signed an agreement intended to improve the lives and incomes of St. Lucian farmers and also strengthen…
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World Bank panelists pinpoint Caribbean agriculture industry development as opportunity for economic growth

Regional experts cite exports, training and hotel supply as key areas for development  KINGSTOWN, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES — The intersection of hospitality, namely hotel businesses, and agriculture was identified as an opportunity for economic development and job growth by regional experts on a recent World Bank panel. Addressing the topic of “generating jobs…
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Roadside vendors must be included in resilient recovery, says Barbados minister

New MSME registry and collateral registry to revolutionize empowerment of Barbados small business sector, according to Minister Symmonds  BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Barbadian roadside vendors, hailed by Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Kerrie Symmonds as the “unsung heroes” of the nation, are poised to benefit from a new legislative framework and safe, sanitary facilities…
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