The dates have been changed for The National Agriculture and Trade Show. It was supposed to be held on the 24, 25 and 26th of April, but the dates have been changed to May first, second and third. It seems the business community asked for dates closer to payday to increase the purchasing power of visitors. Sale of booths will begin on February 23rd - since work is being done to improve the infrastructure and this will affect the booth layout.

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National Agriculture and Trade Show

The National Agriculture and Trade Show Committee under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture hereby informs the general public that the dates for the 2015 show has been changed to May 1, 2 and 3. The theme of the show remains as "Stimulating Prosperity in Agriculture and Food Production through Renewed Public Private Partnership". The grounds are currently being prepared and concessioners and food vendors are advised that sale of booths will begin February 23, 2015.

For More Information Contact:
Mr. Roberto Harrison
828-5092

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The dates for the annual National Agricultural and Trade Show (NATS) have been changed to the first, second and third of May, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture has announced.

The original dates were scheduled for the 24th, 25th and 26th of April but the Ministry changed it after considering the business community's request for the show to be moved closer to a pay day so as to increase visitors' purchasing power.

The theme of the show is "Stimulating Prosperity in Agriculture and Food Production through Renewed Public Private Partnership."

Preparations are already being made for the upcoming show. Booths for the show will start being sold to concessionaires and food vendors on February 23rd.

Last year's Agric Show drew over 26,000 to the show grounds over two days without any major incident of violence, as there was heavy police presence. Last year's total visitors was an increase from the 18,000 that visited the year before.

According to the NATS Committee, at last year's show only about 40 percent of all booths belonged to actual agricultural or agro-industrial businesses, while the rest belonged to a variety of service providers and product retailers.