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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
Freeport, Bahamas - The new executive chairman of Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, Deon Smith, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville at the Ministry for Grand Bahama on Thursday. Accompanying Mr. Smith was the executive team. This was the first visit to Grand Bahama for the new chairman and during his visit, he had a tour of the Arts and Crafts Centre and areas in East Grand Bahama. The Minister said he was pleased with all of the things going on in the agricultural industry in Grand Bahama, but particularly so with the recruitment process of students for BAMSI. He said they look forward to working with the Ministry of Agriculture so as to capitalize on all of the benefits agriculture will have for the island. Minister Darville also noted that over the past year, the Ministry for Grand Bahama has been working closely with the Ministry of Education to develop an Agricultural Cadet Corp -- this will be the feeder programme that ensures that agricultural specialists as well as farmers are generated from the island. Mr. Smith said they are trying to get more people involved in the economic growth of agriculture in light of the large amount of food imported annually. He continued he is excited to view the Grand Bahama Art and Craft Centre which nearing completion. Shown from left are Mr. Smith, Minister Darville and Troy Simpson, general manager of BAIC. (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)
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