An Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) delegation visited Nevis, expressing admiration for the island’s strides in agricultural development.

It comprised of Director of Technical Cooperation, Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim; Special Affairs Coordinator for the Caribbean, Dr. Curt Delice and the Eastern Caribbean Representative, Gregg Rollins, who paid a courtesy call on Nevis’ Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Eric Evelyn, on Jan. 28^th.

Minister Evelyn welcomed the IICA delegation on the inaugural visit and said the delegation was “in St. Kitts and Nevis for the very first time…on a learning visit.” Minister Evelyn highlighted the technical expertise IICA offers that has proven over the years to be very beneficial to the island of Nevis.

Dr. Ibrahim stated “the plans that the Ministry has in terms of advancing towards the 25 by 2025 initiative are commendable.” Dr. Ibrahim also noted areas for improvement, such as sweet potato production and small ruminant farming, and pledged IICA’s continued support.  

Minister Evelyn expressed confidence that the Nevis Island Administration’s focus on food production and food sovereignty will propel the island towards achieving CARICOM’s initiative to reduce food imports into the region by 25 percent by 2025.