Author: St Maarten Agriculture
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The Endangered Soursop
Today was a good day. For the start of the year nature has already started to share her blessings in abundance. Over the past 3 weeks I have not been able to do much as the recovery of my fractured toe had me a bit in a steadfast position. Never the less, I still try…
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Cultural Xpression Jan 2019 Edition
As we begin a new year, Cultural Xpression plans to keep you well culturally informed throughout the course of the year by sharing great exciting topics and inspiring articles. In this month edition we share a bit more about the community outreach challenge membership programs success, the endanger Soursop and the health benefits of Guavaberry.…
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IS VIOLENCE THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY OUT OUR YOUTHS WILL HAVE ?
Great Job Rene Wilson and Andre Bosman continue to be the voice of the poor people of this country and the NA. Hoping on your next trip that you’ll get a chance to visit the garden once again to hear our plans toward making agriculture a sustainable practice for country St Maarten. I know this trip would be a…
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Cultural Xpression Dec 2018 Edition
As we end of the year 2018 it seems as if the class is over and the lessons learned are now meant to be put to the test. I must say it has been a challenging year, but most important of all we still have life, and with that we still have a chance to…
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Graduated 2018 – Ready for Life’s Next Lesson
2018 has been such a challenging year, from the aftermath of hurricane Irma, to the oppression by our local government, one must sometime wonder how you actually survive in sunshine city. Well, that comes with a lot of hope, faith, knowing, structure, focus, determination and will power. The power to want change is important, not…
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ECO SXM on Current Romaine Lettuce Recall
The recent recall on romaine lettuce and the outbreak of the bacterium E. coli O157:H7 should mark the start of St Maarten’s journey to revitalize, prioritize and safeguard the agricultural sector of the Country. As St Maarten Imports roughy 100% of its consumers products, should we not ask ourselves if we are literally putting ourselves…
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Wyatte: Open Letter to Prime Minister Leona Marlin Romeo
Nov 9, 2018 Att: Prime Minister of St Maarten – Hon leona Marlin Romeo & Minister of VROMI Giterson Sub: Open letter to Prime Minister Leona – Request for Documented Permission | Thank you for making a difference CC: Council of Ministers, Prime Minister of St Maarten, Members of Parliament, Governor of St Maarten and…
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Cultural Xpression Nov 2018 | Exclusive Interview Runkie Hytz
In this month’s Edition of Cultural Xpression, I got a chance to touch base with one of Jamaica’s Rising ArtistRunkie Hytz. As new upcoming Dancehall Artist residing in Florida, Runkie Hytz plans to leave an impression in the cultural music arena. With his new release ”Wine and Brace” trending in the clubs and promoted by Top…
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Community Outreach Challenge – Become a member of SXM Agricultural Center
Ms Liverpool and Mr Dominic stoped by to make their contribution and left their blessing behind. UPDATE NOTICE: 4 MORE MEMBERSHIP SLOTS AVAILABLE Let’s make it Agriculture a reality for Country St Maarten. For members that have reserved membership slots but still have to make the contribution, please do so asap as your effort…
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Cultural Xpression October 2018
In this months edition of CX I decided to take some time to write a letter to the Minister of VROMI. It’s been a while since I have been able to hear anything from him or his cabinet on the matter of allowing the Agricultural Center to move forward. The letter is on a positive note,…