Clean Sweep to Plant Seeds for More Local Produce in Frederiksted
On Jan. 21, Clean Sweep Frederiksted will launch the Urban Garden Workforce Development program, a free program that promises to teach participants the fundamentals of urban gardening and farming.
DPNR Reopens Harvesting of Queen Conch Beginning Nov. 1
Harvesting of queen conch is allowed from Nov. 1, 2019, and will remain open until midnight, May 31, 2020.
Chef Taj Siwatu Wins Trophies at National Buffalo Wing Contest
Chef Taj Siwatu, owner of Buddha Sushi Sake Bar & Grill, won first place in the “Creative Sweet Wing” category and third place for “Best of Show” at the 18th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival.
King of the Wing Winner Taj Siwatu to Compete at National Wingfest
The Restaurant Division winner of the 2019 King of the Wing (KOW) at the annual competition at Magens Bay, Chef Taj Siwatu, owner of Buddha Sushi Sake Bar & Grill, will be competing at the 18th Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival taking place in Buffalo, N.Y.
Craft Beer Tourism Brings the Brews Cruise to Frenchtown
“Small and independent craft brewers are part of the DNA of their communities. They are becoming mainstay attractions for travelers.”
UVI Announces Winning Cooks of Afternoon on the Green 2019
Approximately 80 cooks donated some 120 dishes to this year’s Afternoon on the Green. Cora Thomas-Cranston received the “Overall People’s Choice” award after getting the most paper ballot and text votes. She prepared assorted cup tarts and won a Samsung tablet, compliments of AT&T.
FreshMinistries to Launch Desmond Tutu Project to End Hunger in Virgin Islands
Nobel laureate and renowned anti-apartheid leader Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has agreed to lend his name to an ambitious agricultural initiative by Jacksonville, Florida-based FreshMinistries Inc. to combat world hunger.
DLCA Continues to Inform Consumers on Expired Goods, to Publish Future Violators
making the public aware of offenders of consumer related laws is important information that enables the consumer to make the best choices on how to spend their hard-earned money and how to protect the health of themselves and their families.
DLCA to Inform Public of Expired Goods and Future Publishing of Violators
Due to a gross quantity of pull date inspection findings, the DLCA informs the business community and the territory’s consumers of its intention to initiate the publication of the names of businesses found to be habitual violators.
DOA Launches ‘Fresh From the Farm’ Radio Talk Shows
These radio talk shows have been created to promote sustainable agriculture, marketing and the competitiveness of specialty crops in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Benita Martin was chosen by her fellow farmers to wear the title of Farmer of the Year, and has been a part of Bordeaux’s Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food every year, including this one. On Jan. 18 and 19, when the next food fair is hosted on St. Thomas, Martin will have participated in the event for 23 years straight. #visource #usvi #foodfair
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Benita Martin was chosen by her fellow farmers to wear the title of Farmer of the Year, and has been a part of Bordeaux's Farmers Rastafari Agricultural and Cultural Vegan Food every year, includ
