Tag: Farmers

Commentary June 1, 2024 0Comments Content Manager

UWP Advocacy forces Government to pay Farmers $1 Million in Compensation

During a UWP Press Conference held in April 2024, former Economic Development Minister Guy Joseph brought to the attention of the general public the lack of availability of boxes for farmers to sell and export their produce. This lack of planning and preparation by the Government had been going on for weeks until it was highlighted by Mr. Joseph. During…

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Agriculture Alfred Prospere Farmers Water

Commentary May 23, 2024 0Comments Content Manager

Another Nail in the Coffin of Saint Lucia’s Farmers under the St Lucia Labour Party

Minister Alfred Prospere’s decision to include farmers on the water prohibition emergency list is yet another nail in the coffin for Saint Lucia’s agriculture sector. This move is particularly disheartening given the recent struggles farmers have faced, including a prolonged shortage of boxes essential for selling and exporting their crops. The impact of these challenges has been devastating, culminating in…

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