Minister

Hon. Saboto Caesar
Biography

Welcome

  Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour.
The Ministry is the institutional body of the state responsible for the 
formulation, articulation and implementation of all policies and plans relating to Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour. 
The administrative arm of this Ministry is responsible for:
   - The co-ordination of all programmes of the various Departments, Divisions and Units.
  - The maintenance of communication with local, regional and international bodies affecting the functions of the Ministry.
  - The administration of revenue and expenditure transactions approved by Parliament.

Last Monday, August 30, 2021, the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines officially opened the laboratory at the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) at Rivulet; a major step in the drive to firmly established the medicinal cannabis industry.

A management team representing Rainforest Seafoods Jamaica was on site at the Calliaqua processing plant in Calliaqua on Thursday, 26th August, 2021, to get a firsthand look at the progress of the work being done. The new addition to the company’s production sites will be opened later this year. Please click for full details

The fishing industry in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to expand as the private and public sectors prepare for a boost in the industry with the opening of Rainforest Seafoods to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines later this year. Please click for full details

  1. The Government Continues to Provide Assistance to Farmers
  2. A Community Livelihood Baseline and Assessment Project is Set to Launch Later This Week
  3. Two U.S Based Organizations have donated Marijuana Nutrient Products to Local traditional Cannabis Farmers
  4. Property Owners Advised To Ensure That All Trees On Their Properties Are Trimmed
  5. Local Farmers And Fishers To Receive Income Support Payment This Week

General Information

Department

Resources

phone
(784) 456-1410
pbx
(784) 456-1111
ext. no.
5301/5302
email
office.agriculture@mail.gov.vc, agricomsvg@gmail.com

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