On October 16, 2025, Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Cooperatives of the Nevis Island Administration, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, delivered a powerful message in observance of World Food Day. This annual event, established by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1979, unites over 150 nations in addressing global food security and the fundamental right to nourishment for all. The theme for 2025, ‘Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,’ emphasizes the urgent need for global collaboration to transform agri-food systems and ensure sustainable access to healthy diets. This year’s theme also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the FAO, founded in 1945. Minister Evelyn highlighted the importance of partnerships across governments, organizations, and communities to tackle challenges such as conflict, climate change, and resource scarcity. He underscored the Ministry of Agriculture’s efforts to enhance food security on Nevis, stressing that collaboration is essential to achieving greater food sovereignty. The Minister called for strengthened ties with allied agencies, farmers, fishermen, and educational institutions to promote local production, climate-smart practices, and nutritional education. He urged Nevisians to support sustainable farming and fishing practices, reduce waste, and prioritize locally grown foods. Minister Evelyn concluded with a rallying cry for collective action, emphasizing that a better future for Nevis contributes to a healthier, more equitable world. ‘Hand in Hand, we can make a difference,’ he declared, wishing everyone a Happy World Food Day 2025.
Deputy Premier the Honourable Eric Evelyn Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Cooperatives Nevis Island Administration World Food Day Message 2025
