Press Releases

Livestock Farmers Receive 1000-Gallon Water Tanks to Boost Irrigation Capacity and Farm Revenue

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, April 23, 2024 – The Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project has executed a critical project initiative with the procurement of 500 water tanks for distribution to various livestock farmers across St. Lucia. The aim is to ensure consistent water supply to sustain and […]

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Fisherfolk Island-wide will Commence Boat Masters Training Program to Increase their Level of Safety at Sea and Navigational Skills

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, November 12th, 2024 – The Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development has launched a Boat Masters Training Program. This initiative is designed to educate and train fisherfolk throughout St. Lucia, on

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Farmers Receive Much Needed Support through Recently Launched Farm Worker Program

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, June 6, 2024 – Over 100 farm workers hailing from various districts throughout Saint. Lucia have been selected to conduct farm work on various farms, over the next six (6) months. This initiative is being spearheaded by the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project,

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New Bloodlines to be Introduced into St. Lucia’s Livestock Sector to Enhance Food Security

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, May 7, 2024 – On Friday April 19th, a contingent of technical officers from the Veterinary and Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, travelled to the United States to commence their inspection and selection of

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Blue Economy Project Launches with Mandate to Address Food Insecurity and Support Marine and Coastal Resilience

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, April 19, 2024 – The Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project was launched on April 11th, 2024, during an official ceremony, under the esteemed direction of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and the Youth Economy. The ceremony provided an in-depth overview of UBEC’s

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Agricultural lime to be Distributed to Farmers Island Wide to Assist with Improved Soil Quality

Press Release For Immediate Release Castries, Saint Lucia, August 2nd, 2024 – The Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project is continuing its work under a sub-component to strengthen food security and improved resilience of the agricultural sector as it collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development. The

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