
British High Commission launches Project with Barbuda Council
On Monday the Resident British Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, Ms. Lindsy Thompson, donated equipment valued at more than EC$30,000 to the Barbuda Council to strengthen the islandagricultural programme.
During the handover that was held at the Community Centre in Barbuda, Ms Thompson noted, “I’m delighted we are able to support the people of Barbuda with their agricultural objectives and hope this project puts the island back on the map for excellent local produce”.
On hand to receive the donation from the British High Commissioner was Chairman of the Council, Mackenzie Frank, and the recently appointed Chairman of Agriculture, Fabian Jones.