Tag: agriculture
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USM intern evaluates agriculture for school curricula.
By Dr Antonio Carmona Beaz After two full years of restoring its academic programming and securing accreditation for its degree programmes, following Hurricane Irma, the University of St. Martin (USM) finally opened its doors to student internships from abroad to help push research in the community. The first student intern arrived in September from the…
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Cultural Xpression April 2020 | Celebrating 6 years during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Perhaps it just A Natural Mystic IN April that COVID-19, influenced St. Martiner’s to turn to Home-growing. As the COVID-19 pandemic starts to settle in and get a hold on the masses, there is a major shift in the atmosphere. Farming and back yard gardens have seem to be taking over world wide, even more…
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Climate Change – Week 1 a Success
Its not about how many people show up, its about the quality of mind set of the few that want to make significant change.. These are the ones that seek a clear path towards a better tomorrow.. On the matter of Climate change we also discussed UNDP’s Sustainable Development Goals and how agriculture compliments the pillars…
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People that impact lives
Give tnx for life and all its blessings… 🙏🏾Today we look forward to harvesting bananas, borage, spinach, salad mix and SWEET POTATOES… We encourage our members to reach out if their interested in any of these fresh items.. As a member your eligible to get ur produce 20% cheaper and also ur fresh additional herbs…
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Cultural Xpression October 2019 | Agriculture in Parliament
Oct 2019 was a very inspiring month as I got to spread the awareness and importance of agriculture to my fellow men, women and this time also including Parliament. Although this meeting had to take place in May 2019 earlier this year was still grateful it came around in Oct 2019 just in time for…
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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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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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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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Cultural Xpression July 2018 – Exclusive Interview Mr Robert Budike
CX July 2018 continues to bring you closer to all the cultural activities you may have missed throughout the month of July 2018. With so much that has happened in the month of July 2018, what we missed you will be sure to catch up with in the month of Aug 2018. With the business community…
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Letter to Minister Gitterson : I Object, Reject and will continue to stand for Agriculture
May 22, 2018 Att: Minister Gitterson Dept. Ministry VROMI Subject: Rejection and objection of Response letter submitted to Ombusman April 23, 2018 Blessings Mr Gitterson, Dept VROMI and respected bodies Your letter of response dated April 23rd 2018, regarding the termination of the rental agreement and denial for the long lease request has been received,…