The 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be held from Monday, 29th September to Friday, 3rd October 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts & Nevis.

Attendance at CWA events is free of charge for registered delegates. However, persons/ organizations who wish to participate in the MoAFMR 30th Agriculture Open Day & Marine Expo will incur costs for booth spaces. Details on fees are outlined in the official registration form.

CWA 2025 is the premier regional event for:

✅ Farmers and producer associations

✅ Agro-processors and exporters

✅ Youth and women in agriculture

✅ Researchers and extension officers

✅ Policy-makers, ministers, and government officials

✅ Private sector agri-businesses and investors

✅ Regional and international development partners

✅ Civil society, NGOs, and academia

It is the ideal platform to network, share ideas, shape policy, and explore innovative solutions for resilient food systems.

The theme is: “Transforming Our Food Systems for a Resilient Future: 25 by 2025 +5”

This theme reflects the region’s commitment to reduce the food import bill by 25% by 2030, while accelerating action in sustainable production, climate-smart agriculture, trade, and inclusivity for youth and women.

CWA 2025 will feature a dynamic line-up of activities, including:

· Official Launch & Opening Ceremony

· High-Level Ministerial and COTED Meetings

· Technical Seminars & Exhibition

· MoAFMR 30th Agriculture Open Day & Marine Expo

· 3rd OECS Honey Show

· Youth AgriMarine Debate Competition

· CARICOM Farmer of the Year Awards

· Business Networking and B2B Sessions

· Networking Cocktails

· Field Tours & Whistle Stop

Registration will be facilitated online via the official CWA 2025 website.

There will be dedicated forms for:

🔹 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (https://cwa2025.caricom.org/register/)

🔹 Technical Exhibition ( https://forms.office.com/r/xddYqb3me7?origin=lprLink )

🔹 MoAFMR 30th Agriculture Open Day & Marine Expo ( https://events.jad.cash/ministryofagriculture )

Early registration is strongly encouraged to guarantee your spot and ensure booth allocations.

Participants are strongly encouraged to book their stay at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, which will serve as the main venue for the majority of CWA 2025 events. Book below:

https://www.visitstkitts.com/plan-your-trip/faq#:~:text=With%20the%20exception%20of%20citizens,and%20plans%20for%20your%20departure.

Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services will be provided for all registered CWA participants.

Details regarding visa requirements can be found below.

https://www.visitstkitts.com/

CWA 2025 is hosted by the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Marine Resources, in partnership with the CARICOM Secretariat, and supported by international and regional agencies such as FAO, ICDF, IICA, CARDI, CAHFSA, and others.

General Enquiries:

CARICOM Secretariat CWA Coordinators

CWA Coordinator CARICOM Secretariat Georgetown, Guyana.

Denise Murillo Denise.murillo@caricom.org

Contact Number: (592)-222-0001 – 6

Laurel Wickham Laurel.wickham@caricom.org

Contact Number: (592) 222-0001 | Ext. 2201

St. Kitts & Nevis CWA Coordinator

YuShaner Jeffers

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources yushaner.jeffers@gov.kn

Tel. No.: (869) 467-1842/1841

Miguel Flemming

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources psagriculture@gov.kn

Tel. No.: (869) 467-1025/1016

✔️Visit the official CWA 2025 website regularly
✔️ Follow the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Marine Resources’ Facebook page
✔️ Subscribe for email updates
✔️ Look out for press releases and media coverage