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The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development and the Blue Economy, Mrs. Joan Moses-Carrott met with the British High Commission on 6th January 2023 to sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for grant funding received to establish an Aquaponics project for National Vocational & Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities.<\/p>

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The main objectives of the MoU are as follows:<\/p>\n

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\u00b7 To support partner country ambition towards its NDC and other targets.<\/p>

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\u00b7 To support implementation of the country\u2019s UK-funded Commonwealth Maritime Economy Plan, which highlights aquaponics as an area for growth.<\/p>

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\u00b7 To broaden opportunities for employment of persons with disabilities and enhance their ability to contribute to their households by equipping them with skills and experience in modern agricultural techniques. While holistically tackling depleting fish stocks and the impacts of pesticides in our ground water to help restore our marine ecosystem and encourage food security.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 To promote sustainability within the blue economy through safer and innovative farming methods that reduce reliance on pesticides and increase fish stocks through sustainable breeding.<\/p>

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The signing was attended by:
\nResident British High Commissioner \u2013 Lindsy Thompson.
\nTechnical Officer in the Department of the Blue Economy \u2013 Marver Woodley.
\nDirector for Disability in Antigua & Barbuda \u2013 Regan Calliste.
\nField Officers \/ Project Focal Points \u2013 Chenneika Whyte and Rina Browne.<\/p>\n

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