School of Agriculture to Launch Short Courses in February After Cabinet Funding
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved funding to support the launch of short courses at the School of Agriculture, clearing the way for training to begin as early as February as part of the government’s food security and youth development efforts.
Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office Maurice Merchant said Cabinet approved $50,000 to prepare two classrooms at the institution after officials flagged security challenges that had delayed the start of programmes.
“Cabinet immediately approved fifty thousand dollars to prepare two classrooms that are essential to the commencement of short courses commencing as early as next week, that’s February,” Merchant said during the weekly Cabinet briefing.
Cabinet was told that while the curriculum for the School of Agriculture is completed, security concerns had to be addressed before classes could begin.
“The curriculum for the School of Agriculture is ready and completed,” Merchant said, adding that “immediate challenges, including security, is an issue.”
Merchant said new security equipment has been ordered, and the institution has also received donations to support its launch.
“They have received donations of equipment from the American University of Antigua and the Rotary Club,” he said.
The School of Agriculture is viewed by Cabinet as a critical component of the country’s broader food security strategy and youth empowerment agenda.
“Cabinet noted that the institution is critical to national food security, skills development, and youth empowerment,” Merchant said.
The launch of short courses is expected to provide practical training opportunities for young people and aspiring farmers, as the government accelerates efforts to expand local food production and reduce reliance on imports.
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