St. Vincent and the Grenadines: A technopole for plant based research in 21st Century

(News784) St. Vincent and the Grenadines has positioned itself on the world stage in the 21st Century in the areas of international affairs, regional and local development.

The construction of the Argyle International Airport, the current widespread development in tourism, fisheries expansion, biodiversity conservation, and green energy / geothermal exploration places this geographically small island in the “Rising Star” category globally.

Today, the children of the almost two decades old Education Revolution are returning to their country. This is taking place at a time when the island’s Agricultural Sector is deepening its diversification production platform aimed to increase the profitability of the sectors to raise the standard of living of those that depend on this burgeoning Industry.

The recently passed Plant Breeders Rights Act, has opened the door for scientists from around the world to come to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct research, knowing that their work will be legally protected.

The emerging modern plant-based medicinal research industry in the Caribbean is the future, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines is leading on this path.

The island’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Saboto Caesar, expressed satisfaction, that St. Vincent and the Grenadines has been able to attract experts interested in exploring the medicinal value of indigenous plants, cannabis and other plants that may thrive in tropical conditions and possess medicinal properties. He sees the research of these plants for medicinal purposes as an industry.

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Source: CARICOM TODAY