CD&CED host a series of workshops for 2026 competitors by Carol-Faye Bynoe-George

Community Development and Citizens Engagement Division as part of its 2026 annual Gardening Competition has been hosting a series of workshops on the twin island state for its participants and interested persons.

Workshops held on Antigua thus far were:

  • Backyard Gardening was held on Tuesday 17thMarch and was facilitated by Miss Efuru Elihu/Backyard Gardening Facilitator of the Extension Division within the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Hydroponics was held on Tuesday 24thMarch and was facilitated by Mr. Larry Francis/owner of Indies Green.
  • Pest Control was held yesterday Thursday 26thfacilitated by Ms Onecia Anthony/Pestologist for the Ministry of Agriculture with the Extension Division.

Workshops still pending

Antigua

  • Horticulture training to be held on Tuesday 31stMarch and this will be facilitated by Mr. Janiel Simon/Nursery Manager for the Department of Environment within the Ministry of Health.

Barbuda

  • Horticulture training scheduled for Tuesday 21stApril, facilitated by Mr. Janiel Simon
  • Health Talk to be held on Wednesday 22ndApril facilitated by medical practitioners.

These activities will be followed by a Health Fair on Thursday 23rd in Madison Square – Codrington, Barbuda.