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St. Lucia

June 1, 2017

IICA presents its contributions to the agricultural development of St. Lucia

Agricultural authorities expressed their satisfaction with the Institute’s support, especially with its focus on supporting the Ministry, youth entrepreneurship and resource mobilization.

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Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

May 31, 2017

​Innovations for sustainable production seek to propel the beekeepers sector

A new initiative could help beekeepers to lower their production costs, increase wax production, produce higher quality honey and improve their commercial opportunities.

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Castries, Saint Lucia

May 30, 2017

IICA presents its contributions to the agricultural development of Saint Lucia

Agricultural authorities expressed their satisfaction with the Institute’s support, especially with its focus on supporting the Ministry, youth entrepreneurship and resource mobilization.

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Belmopan, Belize

May 8, 2017

New Representative for the Belize Delegation

On March 24, 2017 Dr. Gabriel Rodriguez Marques a citizen of Uruguay assumed the position as our country Representative.  Dr. Rodríguez Marqués is no stranger to this Delegation since he was country representative during the period 2009 to 2010.  Dr. Rodriguez Marques was transferred to IICA Panama then to the IICA El Salvador.

 

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Belmopan, Belize

May 8, 2017

Farmer Field School in Beekeeping

Along with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ya’axche Conservation Trust (YCT) and IICA the second phase in building capacities in the farmer field school (FFS) methodology was spearheaded in Southern Belize.

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Belmopan, Belize

May 8, 2017

IICA Supports the Institutional Strengthening of the PCB

The Pesticides Control Board (PCB), who is the agency responsible for regulating pesticides in the country, presented its first five-year Strategic Plan 2017-2021 to its stakeholders at an official launch in April 2017. 

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Belmopan, Belize

May 8, 2017

97TH Annual General Meeting Belize Chamber of Commerce

The 97th Annual General Meeting of the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry was held on Thursday, April 27th, at the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina. The President Mr. Nikita Usher gave an overview and reported on his mid-term activities.

 

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Belmopan, Belize

May 8, 2017

National Agriculture & Trade Show (NATS)

The NATS is the annual event that brings the agriculture sector in Belize in one single location, either displaying their products, services or providing overall information on the sector. This year it was held, from April 28th to 30th, under the theme, “Lets Get Growing”.

 

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Antigua and Barbuda

April 28, 2017

​Leading role for IICA’s contributions to agriculture and rural development in Antigua and Barbuda

The Institute´s input into the strengthening of businesses and associated capabilities of vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, was underscored as a valuable contribution.

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