By Claudia Liburd
Nevis Reporter-SKNVibes.com
Moves are afoot to increase the production level at the Prospect Abattoir on Nevis after a new tripe room was commissioned last week Wednesday.
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The Nevis Abattoir which is managed by the Department of Agriculture in Prospect, has reported extensive growth after the commissioning ceremony of a new tripe room which is expected to allow for increased capabilities in the facility.
According to Manager of the Abattoir Gary Griffin, the idea for the tripe room was born out of concerns raised by the Ministry of Health with respect to the system employed in tripe cleaning by the Department of Agriculture.
Minister of Agriculture on Nevis, Hon. Robelto Hector, explained that the completion of the expansion of the facility was advantageous to the development of agriculture on Nevis.
"I understand with this room being added we will be able to market tripe to the public," he said. "A number of us know of the years gone by, the way we once as Nevisians utilized tripe. I think this is a step in the right direction in terms of expanding the market."~~Adz:Right~~
"This opportunity is one which would encourage employment here at the Abattoir and an expansion of our agricultural commitment and work here on the island," said Minister Hector while addressing the crowd at the ceremony.
Also sharing these sentiments was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Pearlievan Wilkin. He noted the extension of the facility was a clear indication that the Department was in a better position to respond to the needs of the general public.
"They are now producing, in addition to choice cuts, meat for hamburgers, patties and ground beef etc.," he said. "We would encourage more persons to go into livestock production because they can now recover all of the value of their animals. We would start selling the items in the supermarkets or you can access them here at the Abattoir."
Tripe production started in the room on Monday and the Director of Agriculture, Kelvin Daley intimated that the move was just another step in the right direction.
