Remarks By Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)At The Opening Ceremony of The 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 7 October 2024 * Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; * Honourable Ministers; * Heads of Regional Institutions; * International Development Partners; * Farmers; * Other distinguished guests; * Ladies and gentlemen. I am very pleased to be here at the Opening Ceremony of the Eighteenth Caribbean Week
Caribbean Week of Agriculture countdown has begun
Preparations are underway to host the 18th edition of CARICOM’s premier agricultural event, the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), from 7-11 October at the University of the West Indies Open Campus in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This year’s theme ‘Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future’ is aligned with the objectives of
Collaboration and innovation highlighted at 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture launch
Collaboration, innovation, communication, and timeliness were the recurring themes of the virtual launch for the 18th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) which will be held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 7-11 October 2004. This year’s event will focus on ‘Climate Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future’, whichis
Focus on CWA is a call to action – CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General
Underscoring the importance of collaboration to achieve the Region’s agriculture goals, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, said the focus of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) is a call to action that underscores the urgency of integrating resilience and sustainability into the fabric of our agricultural practices. CWA 2024 will be held