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St. Kitts and Nevis Celebrates World Food Day 

“Leave no one behind” is the theme for this year’s World Food Day.

 

The occasion is observed annually on October 16th to highlight the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a healthy diet and the need for regular access to nutritious food according to fao.org.

 

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states, that this year’s World Food Day “is being marked in a year with multiple global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, climate change, rising prices and international tensions.”

 

Federal Minster of Agriculture et al, Hon. Samal Duggins issued an address on Sunday and outlined what his Ministry is doing towards food security:

 

 

He also announced a few initiatives that will be undertaken by his Ministry to improve food security in the Federation:

 

Hon. Samal Duggins.