Login
St. Lucia
2 min read
Farrming organization, Superior Broom Producers, on Thursday, March 24, received a grant of $80,000 from the St Lucia National Conservative Fund.
Paulina Ferdinand, president of Superior Broom Producers,located at La Point, Mon Repos, thanked the fund for their kind gesture, which she said will go a long way in developing the organization and making it more viable. According to her, the money will enable them to undertake certain projects, which will result in them being able to expand their operations.
“We are very grateful for the grant. It will help us a lot,” she said.
Ferdinand said they are developing a demonstration plot with organic herbs which they will be processing.
She identified one of their challenges as sourcing adequate funds to achieve their objectives.
However, she added that one of their challenges is now being gradually addressed with the assistance of the St Lucia National Conservative Fund.
“We were not computer literate, but now we are getting some training from the St Lucia National Conservative Fund, which we appreciate very much,” Ferdinand said.
Chief Executive Officer of the St Lucia National Conservative Fund, Craig Henry said: “We are very much elated that we provided some assistance to the institution. I think it’s worthy enough as a conservative fund, and given our objective to support biodiversity, sustainable development and natural resource conservation, we were happy to support the group.”
He said the $80,000 investment is an initial act that they are hoping to continue.
“We are definitely going to be monitoring, ensuring and supporting the group in terms of achieving its objectives,” Henry said.
He said the demonstration plot is supposed to be a learning process, and if it is successful, it can be replicated across the island.
“Given the importance of agriculture to this country, the St Lucia National Conservative Fund will be there to support other elements of the movement,” Henry said.
Banana farmers want action to resolve industry problems
February 16, 2022 03:40 PM
The Retro Game Store and House of Cards donate to Sports Academy
March 17, 2022 03:29 PM
Women making impact: Gabriella Popo spurs growth in agriculture
March 8, 2022 06:02 PM
KKR claim swift revenge despite fight from Bravo, Dhoni in IPL opener
Biden on Russia's Putin: 'This man cannot remain in power'
National Conservative Fund donates $80k to farming organization
Small Business Saturday: Funky Fungi specializes in oyster mushrooms
There’s a saying that states, ‘An idea is a light turned on in a man’s soul,’ and Alexis Williams, founder of Funky Fungi, is living proof of this. His business idea came to him one afternoon while si
Chef Tafari changes the game with unique St Lucian desserts
It’s not every day that you arrange a private dining experience and have the option of ordering green fig and saltfish ice cream or breadfruit ice cream, but with Foodscapades by Tafari, everything is
Police Community Relations Branch undertakes Parc Estate projects
The Community Relations Branch (CRB) of the Royal St Lucia Police Force (Southern Division), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transformation, is undertaking projects at Parc Estate, Choiseul, to
Royalton hosts interview workshop for Post-Secondary students
The Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, recently hosted an interview workshop for the Vieux Fort Comprehensive School Post Secondary Extension, year two students.
6 ways to care for and maintain locs
Wearing locs is one method to achieve a bold, gorgeous, and long-lasting look with your natural hair. However, there is a widespread misperception that locs do not require upkeep, when in fact, locs,
National Conservative Fund donates $80k to farming organization
Farrming organization, Superior Broom Producers, on Thursday, March 24, received a grant of $80,000 from the St Lucia National Conservative Fund. Paulina Ferdinand, president of Superior Broom Prod
Loop Adventures in St Lucia – En Bas Saut Waterfall Trail
This week the Adventures crew heads to Soufriere to tackle the En Bas Saut Waterfall Trail with Exciting Tours. The trail is a showcase of Saint Lucia’s natural beauty, but are Shervon’s alleged we
Loop Adventures in St Lucia – Sea Trek Underwater Walk
Ever walked on the bottom of the ocean? This week the crew takes a walk underwater at Pigeon Island with Sealife Paradise in one of the more unique adventures yet. Remember, someone can win a prize
Loop Adventures in St Lucia: Sail and zipline tour with Morne Coubaril
Season 3 of Loop Adventures continues as the Adventures crew gets their zipline on at Morne Coubaril Historical Adventure Park. You can win a prize from episode sponsor Rafferty Inc by watching the
Coca-Cola St Lucia launches new massive Twist, Text and Win promotion
What is better than winning? Winning Instant Prizes that you actually are exciting to win! Coca-Cola Saint Lucia is giving over 10, 000 ways to do just that with the new Twist, Text and Win Promotion.
