Dominican beekeepers lead the region with ten awards at 2025 OECS Honey Show

Dominican beekeepers have once again proven their regional supremacy by clinching an impressive ten awards at the 2025 OECS Honey Show, held in St. Kitts on October 2 as part of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA). This remarkable achievement not only marks the highest number of awards won by any participating country but also solidifies Dominica’s standing as a leader in Caribbean apiculture. All awardees are members of the National Beekeepers Cooperative Society Ltd., whose collective success builds on their sweeping victory in last year’s competition. The group’s continued excellence across diverse categories underscores the strength and innovation of Dominica’s beekeeping sector. The awards were distributed as follows: Nathaniel Lovell secured first place in Light Amber Honey and Chunk Honey, while Terri Henry-Lovell won first place in Beeswax Block and Commercial Product. Lovell also took second place in Medium Amber Honey, with Keeyah Casimir and Erica Burnette-Biscombe winning in Photography and Honey Cake, respectively. Henry-Lovell added third-place wins in Beeswax Candles and Commercial Product Honey, and Lovell claimed third place in Mead. The National Beekeepers Cooperative Society Ltd. emphasized in a statement that these awards reflect not only individual talent but also the collective growth of Dominica’s beekeeping community. Through training, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, the island’s beekeepers continue to set regional standards in honey production and value-added products. The Vice President of the Cooperative Society, a veteran awardee, remarked, ‘Winning again at the OECS Honey Show proves that Dominican honey and products maintain a consistent high standard across the region, and I’m proud to represent Dominica and showcase our potential.’ The Cooperative Society has congratulated all winners and reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the apiculture industry, promoting sustainability, and maintaining Dominica’s position as a top producer of honey and bee-derived products in the Caribbean and beyond.