At the 12th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress and the 4th OECS Hewanorra Honey Show in Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre spoke about the importance of growing the beekeeping industry in the country.
With a XCD 64,000 contribution, the island hosted participants from 14 countries.
In his speech, Prime Minister Pierre talked about how beekeeping plays a big role in making sure people have enough food, improving health by offering honey as a healthier alternative to sugar, and strengthening the economy.
“There are many many many things to do honey. We have to explore how we can use these products. We have to take it to the other level.”
He acknowledged the challenges Saint Lucia faced when it lost special trade agreements but highlighted honey production as a promising new option to replace bananas. He praised the country’s high-quality, award-winning honey and its potential to shine on the global stage, while also recognising the hard work and expertise it takes to succeed in beekeeping.
“The future is bright,” Pierre asserted. He encouraged everyone involved to look beyond just producing honey and explore creating other products and selling them in global markets. He stressed the importance of being innovative and professional to help the industry grow and thrive.
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