Opening Remarks by Dr Carla N. Barnett, Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on the occasion of the virtual launch of the 17th Caribbean Week of Agriculture, “Accelerating Vision 25 by 2025”, 1 September 2023

SALUTATIONS I extend a warm welcome to the launch of the 17th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA). Agriculture remains a major pillar of the economies of the Member States of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM).  The CWA is, therefore, a flagship Community event and a premier activity on the R...
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CWA 2025

In this publication, we reflect on the evolution of the CWA and offer insights into its future as the Region’s premier agricultural event. We also revisit some of the memorable highlights from the week in beautiful St. Kitts and Nevis – from inspiring keynotes at the opening ceremony, to the CARICOM...
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CWA 2025 launches 15 July

The 19th edition of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be launched on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, setting the stage for the event which will be held in St. Kitts and Nevis from 29 September – 3 October. CWA 2025 will be held under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Ou...
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Kevorn Vidal, 2024 CARICOM Youth Farmer of the Year

The young farmer from Dominica, Kevorn Vidal, received the 2024 CARICOM Youth Farmer of the Year award at the opening ceremony of the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 7 October 2024. #CWA is the Region’s premier agriculture event which features workshops, se...
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