 CMOS producers from across St Lucia gathered at the Department of Fisheries for the Certificate Presentation of the CMOS Workshop, organized in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission, aimed at revolutionizing CMOS production by sharing Taiwan's expertise in CMOS processing. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Hoi Carl-Yung from Taiwan, participants were enlightened on advanced extraction, purification methods, quality assurance and safety hygiene practices in CMOS production. Ambassador of the Republic of China Taiwan to St Lucia, His Excellency Peter Chien-Chien says the adoption of these advanced CMOS processing techniques can significantly boost marketability and profitability, playing a crucial role in the growth and development of St Lucia's CMOS industry. I know that Professor Yang has introduced some processing methods of CMOS, extraction and purification procedures, tips on CMOS value-added products and business application. I would like to thank him to come all the way from Taiwan to share his expertise with us. One of the participants, Giovanni Williams says the workshop empowered him with invaluable knowledge and practical skills that will undoubtedly revolutionize his approach to CMOS production. The collaboration between the Department of Fisheries and the Taiwan Technical Mission exemplifies the dedication to fostering the growth and sustainability of the CMOS industry as affirmed by Agriculture Minister Hon. Alfred Prospe who emphasizes that the workshop's acquired knowledge empowers local producers to elevate their production practices and make significant contributions to the country's economic development. That whilst we may be thinking that all of what we are doing in the CMOS sub-sector is correct, but the very places, the very countries that we export our CMOS, their eyes are open, very open in terms of looking at the standards. Our standards must be high, our standards must be maintained and if we have to remain in the market and to maintain the status of we producing the best CMOS in the world, we must ensure that we maintain the standards. The Department of Fisheries stands on wavering in its commitment to supporting and empowering local producers, propelling St Lucia's CMOS production to new heights and seizing opportunities in the global market. From the Communications Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, I am Anicia Antoine reporting.