Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Reginald Thomas (left) with FAO’s Dr. Lystra Fletcher-Paul The Division of Agriculture has received US$700,000 worth of tools and equipment from the Food & agriculture organization. FAO sub regional coordinator for the Caribbean Dr Lystra Fletcher Paul says the commitment for this donation came almost immediately following Hurricane Maria in September 2017. is of no real surprise”. FAO sub regional coordinator for the Caribbean Dr Lystra Fletcher Paul She says the FAO has been able to mobilize some additional resources to the tune of $100,000 to provide some assistance in area of collecting data and information, so as to respond more quickly and efficiently in the wake of a disaster. Meanwhile, PS in the ministry of Agriculture Dr Reginald Thomas says the FAO's continued support to Dominica is commendable. The handing over took place Wednesday.
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