 The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development joined the rest of the region in commemorating Caribbean Wellness Day. As they collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Taiwan Technical Mission towards the farmers' market that not only showcased the offerings of the agriculture sector but also focused on the nutritional benefits of local purchasing. The farmers' market held at Constitution Park in Cass Trees, brought together a diverse array of individuals, including 40 youth ambassadors from Taiwan, as well as local farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers, creating an atmosphere of unity and sustainability within the agriculture sector. Ambassador of the Republic of China Taiwan to St. Lucia, His Excellency Peter Chien-Chien, expressed his commitment to further cooperation with the Ministries of Agriculture and Health to promote food and nutrition security. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Honorable Minister Afri Prosper and all the colleagues in the Ministry of Agriculture for your leadership and efforts and your support to all our agriculture cooperation. And Taiwan Embassy will continue to work closely with Honorable Minister Afri Prosper and Ministry of Agriculture to enhance the well-being of local farmers and to promote food security. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and World Development, Honorable Alfred Prosper, in recognizing the significance of Caribbean Wellness Day, emphasized the pivotal role of agriculture in enhancing collective health and wellness. While wellness seems to apply to one ministry, it is an entity which must be embraced by all, as is in food by this year's theme for Caribbean Wellness Day, Power Through Collective Action. This is clearly manifested today through the joint venture of the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and the Taiwanese technical mission that will bring overall success and benefits to the people of St. Lucia in ways that will continuously have wonderful effects. The farmers' market showcased the potential for international cooperation to foster prosperity and sustainable agriculture in harmony with the Agriculture Ministry's commitment to enhance food security. From the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, I am Anicia Antoine reporting.