Kingstown St. Vincent April 17, 2026 – A two day training on Introduction to Beekeeping was held at the Belmont Seventh\u2011day Adventist Church from April 15-16, under the banner of the Youthful Honey Project \u2013 The Taste of Being Healthy. The initiative encouraged young people to view beekeeping as a pathway to self\u2011employment and entrepreneurship, while strengthening food security in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funded by Republic Bank, the project is jointly implemented by the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA), the SVG Mission of Seventh\u2011day Adventist, and the Adventist Youth Ministries Advisory Council. The opening ceremony was chaired by Roxanne John, Chairperson of the Youthful Honey Committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pastor Shane Franklyn, President of the SVG Mission of Seventh\u2011day Adventist, told participants that the church actively develops programmes to improve lives by addressing social, emotional, and physical well\u2011being. He commended Republic Bank\u2019s commitment to community development, noting its alignment with the church\u2019s mission to effect meaningful change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dawnette Constance, Personal Banking Manager at Republic Bank (EC) Limited, explained that the bank\u2019s support falls under its Power to Make a Difference programme, which invests in community\u2011driven projects across SVG. She emphasized that beekeeping\u2019s value extends beyond honey production, contributing to environmental health, stronger food systems, and economic growth. \u201cThe strength of the hive comes from teamwork, communication, and a shared goal,\u201d she said, drawing parallels with effective community development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delivering the feature address, Pastor Brent St. Jean, Youth Director of the SVG Mission of SDA, described the initiative as a movement of change and transformation. He said the project addresses food security, biodiversity, youth employment, and support for vulnerable groups, and praised the collaboration among partners, particularly Republic Bank\u2019s support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional remarks came from ADRA Director Pastor Ian William and Beekeeping Extension Officer Allan Williams, both of whom reinforced the project\u2019s potential to empower young Vincentians<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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