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We Can’t Just Talk, We Have To Perform

We Can’t Just Talk, We Have To Perform

It is time for the diversification of the economy to take place, according to Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley.
Hon. Wheatley told the educators at a recent planning day that the conversation about diversifying the Territory’s economy has been ongoing for years and that it is now absolutely necessary for it to take place.

He said his ministry is very important to the plans of the entire Government and in order to play its part in the diversification, the people must be trained in areas including agriculture.

“We can’t just talk, we have to perform. In fact, the Premier put five million dollars of revenue into the budget that agriculture will make,” the Minister said.

He added, “For this to happen we have to work. The college has an integral role to play to ensuring that we align our education system, along with all the other levels, with our economy.”

Minister Wheatley further added that planning days are an integral part of being able to deliver the mandate that the Government has for the people.

He thanked the ministry for coordinating the day, commended the hardworking educators and urged that they remain focused on delivering the plans put forward in the Budget Address and the Speech from the Throne.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A Fahie had stated in his 2020 Budget Address that his Government will support the establishment of commercial farming and fishing enterprises, and active farming and fishing cooperatives; and will explore the possibility of an agricultural and fishery curriculum at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

This will allow for more persons to explore profitable opportunities in fisheries and agriculture and in turn boost the industry allowing for more revenue in the Territory.
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