{"id":15189,"date":"2025-07-28T19:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=15189"},"modified":"2025-07-28T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:00:29","slug":"ministry-of-agriculture-joins-antigua-barbudas-carnival-t-shirt-mas-with-veterinary-squad-by-tyreke-g-thomas-horsford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2025\/07\/28\/ministry-of-agriculture-joins-antigua-barbudas-carnival-t-shirt-mas-with-veterinary-squad-by-tyreke-g-thomas-horsford\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Agriculture Joins Antigua & Barbuda\u2019s Carnival T-Shirt Mas with “Veterinary Squad” By: Tyreke G Thomas-Horsford\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a vibrant show of national pride and agricultural spirit, the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy proudly participated in Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s annual T-Shirt Mas during the 2025 Carnival celebrations. This year\u2019s group, fittingly dubbed the\u00a0“Veterinary Squad,”<\/strong>\u00a0featured Ministry staff and affiliates parading through the streets in colourful attire inspired by the nation\u2019s rich livestock heritage.<\/p>\n

The parade began at the Old House of Culture Division Building and made its energetic journey down Parliament Drive, through Queen Elizabeth Highway, onto Independence Avenue, then left onto Redcliffe Street. The revelry continued with a right turn onto Thames Street, followed by High Street, and concluded with a final left onto Independence Drive.<\/p>\n

Staff members marched with enthusiasm and unity, donning costumes that represented three cherished animals in Antigua & Barbuda\u2019s agricultural landscape: a pig, a rooster, and a cow. These symbolic figures were worn with pride, reflecting the Ministry\u2019s ongoing commitment to animal health, food security, and national development.<\/p>\n

Laughter, music, and camaraderie filled the air as the Veterinary Squad danced and waved to spectators along the route. The Ministry\u2019s participation not only highlighted their dedication to agriculture and livestock but also reinforced the importance of community engagement and national celebration.<\/p>\n

The Ministry extends heartfelt thanks to all staff, supporters, and onlookers who made this Carnival moment truly unforgettable. Together, we celebrate our culture, our people, and the animals that help sustain our livelihoods.<\/p>\n

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