The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines signed a Lease Agreement with the Calliaqua Fisherfolk Cooperative for the privatization of the Calliaqua Fisheries Centre.
The signing of the agreement took place at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room with Hon Caesar signing on behalf of the government and Winfield Tannis-Abbott for the Calliaqua Fisherfolk Cooperative.
Minister Caesar said the Ministry is continuing to partner with the Private Sector for the management of the Fisheries Centres throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines, he further stated that 2018 will be a fruitful year for his Ministry.
Following the ceremony, Tannis-Abbott says the Calliaqua Fisherfolk Cooperative will ensure that the Fisheries Sector remains viable and sustainable.