BASSETERRE: The curtains fell on the 30th Agriculture Open Day and Marine Expo yesterday at Basseterre Valley Grounds, capping two days of non-stop energy that blended mouthwatering local eats with cutting-edge agri-talks during the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025). Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources (MoAFMR), the event—running October 2-3 under the theme “Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience”—drew over 2,000 visitors, from wide-eyed schoolkids in Charlestown to regional delegates eyeing export deals. For Kittitians and Nevisians, it wasn’t just a fair; it was a mirror to our resilient roots and a roadmap to ditching that $50 million annual food import habit. Minister Hon. Duggins wrapped with gratitude: “To all who have worked tirelessly… I extend heartfelt thanks.