Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure Hon. Jay Ebanks received a courtesy call on Monday, 20 February from Hon. Crenston Buffonge, Montserrat's Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment.

During the exchange with Minister Buffonge, Minister Ebanks spoke about energising relations between the Cayman Islands and Montserrat, and they both agreed to promoting cooperation and the sharing of resources and solutions in agriculture and food security.

Minister Buffonge is in the Cayman Islands on invitation of Minister Ebanks to attend the upcoming Cayman Islands Agricultural Show, which will be held at the Agriculture Grounds, Bodden Town, on Ash Wednesday, February 22.

In addition to Minister Buffonge, representatives of other Caribbean territories are expected to attend the event.

The 54th annual Agriculture Show will include a Farm Queen Competition, an expanded agro industrial area, district and livestock displays, equestrian showcase, interactive children area, food court, live music and entertainment. 

The internationally renowned Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, a professional gymnastics troupe and members of the Cuban Circus are also confirmed for the show.