The public is notified that officials from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be hosting a Farmers and Fishermen meeting with the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries & Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley and Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore James.
The public is reminded that the Department of Conservation and Fisheries has been disbanded and all matters concerning fisheries should be directed to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries within the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture.
Stakeholders were given an opportunity to voice their opinion and concerns on the Agriculture and Fisheries industry in the Territory at a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, August 14.
Farmers and fisherfolk are invited to a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture on Wednesday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Administration Complex breezeway.
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that initiatives including building a market, improving land space usage and providing water to farmers are on the front burner to enable a thriving agriculture industry in the Virgin Islands.
Mr. Speaker I thank you for opportunity to address the people of the Virgin Islands. Allow me to update the public on the state of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Embracing his role as the new Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley reflected on the work done during the first 100 days in office.