(Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2026):
The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts, participated in National Career Week 2026, held from November 3–6 under the theme, “Building Skills Today; Creating Careers Tomorrow.”
The initiative gave the Department a valuable opportunity to engage young minds, broaden their understanding of the agricultural sector, and show how today’s skills can create meaningful career opportunities while supporting the sustainable development of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Throughout the week, a team of technical officers visited the Dr. Denzil Llewelyn Douglas Secondary School, Beach Allen Primary School and Halliday-Smith Primary School, delivering engaging, age-appropriate and interactive presentations designed to introduce students to the importance of agriculture and the diverse professional opportunities available within the sector.
Moving beyond traditional perceptions of farming, the officers, Teresa Diaz, Chaira Flanders and Jenaldo Gilbert, highlighted agriculture as a dynamic and evolving sector encompassing agricultural science, crop production, livestock management, agricultural engineering, food technology, agribusiness, agro-processing and other specialised fields essential to the nation’s development.
The presentations also encouraged students to recognise the important relationship between agriculture, nutrition, environmental sustainability and national food security, reinforcing the message that the future of the country’s food systems depends on the knowledge, creativity and commitment of the next generation.
As part of the educational experience, students were also treated to an assortment of locally grown melons, providing a refreshing and nutritious snack while reinforcing the importance of healthy eating habits, locally produced foods and supporting domestic agricultural production.
Through initiatives such as National Career Week, the Department continues to reinforce its commitment to agricultural education, youth engagement and the development of a generation that recognises agriculture not simply as a means of producing food, but as a pathway to innovation, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and national service.
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