We are Antigua and Barbuda!
It is no secret that there are talented young men and women in Antigua and Barbuda, making valuable contributions every day. Unfortunately, these youth are often overlooked, and attention is directed towards those who are involved with less favourable activities.

wo representatives from the Inter –American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) are on island, conducting an assessment as part of a previous agreement to assist the ministry of Agriculture improve the genetics of small ruminants.

Dr. Manuel David Sanchez Hermosillo, Representative for Dominican Republic and Ms. Una May Gordon Representative for Eastern Caribbean are currently conducting an assessment to derive ways in which Antigua & Barbuda could develop specific proposals to increase the production of sheep and goats.

In an effort to reduce the level of Pesticide dependency and intensity which has the potential to negatively affect our biodiversity and consumers’ confidence in the quality of food, the Agricultural Extension Services Division will be holding an Integrated Pest Management (IPM), workshop for agricultural producers.

The workshop set for 16th November 2011 at the Fisheries Complex Point Wharf, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is the first set in a series to offer a holistic solution to Agricultural Producers.

San Jose, Costa Rica, October 19, 2011 (IICA). In Costa Rica, representatives of IICA’s Member States are preparing a declaration that will be signed at the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2011, which begins on October 19 in San Jose.

October 18, 2011…St.Johns, Antigua… The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment, on Tuesday launched at the Trinity Academy on Christian Valley Road, a school garden project, as part of the ministry’s succession planning strategy to seek emerging professionals.

The activities coincide with the week –long program of activities being held to mark world Food Day, which is observed annually, on October 16th. World Food Day, an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). This year’s theme is Food Prices, From Crisis To Stability.

Flanked by members of the clergy from approximately five different denominations, the Minister of Education and residents from the St. Georges Community, family members of 12 year –old Daniel Simpson clung closely over the flicker of candlelight, as the parties present demonstrated their support, Tuesdaynight.