Agriculture Ministry Celebrates Outstanding Efforts of Farmers and Fishers
Basseterre, St. Kitts
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources recently celebrated the outstanding efforts and contributions of farmers and fishers to food security in St. Kitts through the annual Farmers and Fishers Prize Giving Ceremony. The event took place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Carambola Beach Club.
Minister’s Remarks
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal Duggins, praised the dedication and hard work of farmers and fishers, recognizing their crucial role in food security and the economy. "A lot of time credit isn’t given where it is due because it is you the farmers and fishers, the food heroes and sheroes who ensure that our nation is properly fed, who ensure that our economy is driven by local agricultural production," he said.
Awards Presentation
The awards were presented in three categories: Crop division, Livestock division, and Fisheries. The winners were:
- Crop Farmer of the Year: Leon Anthony
- Livestock Farmer of the Year: Cervin Bradshaw
- Fisher of the Year: Darwin Francis
Call to Action
Minister Duggins also emphasized the importance of making healthier choices by consuming more fresh, locally produced goods. "We need to eat more of what we grow," he said. "We don’t have to go out and eat all those tin and bottled foods when we have green bananas, ripe bananas, dasheen and all the different variety of produce right there."
Conclusion
The prize giving ceremony was part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s World Food Day Week of Activities, which ran from October 12 to 18, 2024, under the theme "Right to foods, for a better life and a better future."
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the purpose of the Farmers and Fishers Prize Giving Ceremony?
A: The ceremony was held to celebrate the outstanding efforts and contributions of farmers and fishers to food security in St. Kitts.
Q: Who were the winners of the awards?
A: The winners were Leon Anthony (Crop Farmer of the Year), Cervin Bradshaw (Livestock Farmer of the Year), and Darwin Francis (Fisher of the Year).
Q: What was the theme of the World Food Day Week of Activities?
A: The theme was "Right to foods, for a better life and a better future."