Members of the recently launched Cocoa Producers Cooperative Society Limited met last week to discuss plans for the development of the cocoa industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Member of the group, Clive Bish-I Bishop says a Cocoa Festival is among some of the initiatives that will be undertaken by the Cooperative.
He says the aim is to develop a Cocoa Industry which will bring financial benefits to the country.
The Co-operative is headed by President, Garvin Seymour and also includes Vice President St. Clair Cox; Treasurer- Ingrid Punnett; Secretary – Lindy Joanna Cordice; and Trustees – Cools Vanloo, Gregory Marshall and Clive Bishop.