Walter. Photo credit: www.dominica.gov.dm
The construction of a Coffee Processing Plant in Dominica is expected to move one step closer, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Dominica and Venezuela.
While not being specific on the date for the actual signing of the MOU, Agriculture Minister Matthew Walter told a press conference on Friday that a Coffee Plant will soon be established in One Mile Portsmouth and a Coffee Rehabilitation Programme will be launched.
“We have the equipment here and we have cleared the site. The only hiccup now is with the MOU. The MOU has been finalized, but it has not been signed. we expect signing to take place between now and two weeks,” he added
He also urged farmers to maintain current coffee plantations and expand cultivation where possible.
The construction of a Cofee Processing Plant for Dominica was announced by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on his second visit to the island last year.
- DNO Correspondent