Nevisian student aspires to reshape the landscape of Agriculture
Nevis Youth in Focus…
By Claudia Liburd
Trinidad Reporter- SKNVibes.com
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22 year-old Kelso Clarke of Clay Ghaut, Gingerland
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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad- THROUGH the pursuit of an Associate’s Degree in the field of General Agriculture, 22-year-old Kelso Clarke of Clay Ghaut Village intends to forge a closer relationship between the fields of Tourism and those of Agriculture.
These intentions were expressed in a recent interview with SKNVibes.com where Clarke expounded on his college experience at the Simon Bolivar United World College in Venezuela.
“This career became my choice because I wanted to be a role model for more young persons to get involved in Agriculture and I would also like to improve food sustenance and security in my country of Nevis”, said Clarke.
He continued, “The Agriculture Department needs more talented young individuals with new ideas to reinvigorate it. With Tourism on the rise, there is a need for more Agriculture to be practiced so that there could be more Tourism - Agriculture linkages.”
During the interview Clarke further explained his desire for Agriculture to make a greater contribution to the Nevis economy in the future. ~~Adz:Right~~
“This way we can show other countries that we have what it takes to push Agriculture to a higher level through advanced technology and practices. Also, I would love to see Agriculture contributing more to the economy of Nevis and I believe that I can make a positive contribution”, said an optimist Clarke.
Clarke is a former student of the Gingerland Secondary School where he pursued studies in the fields of Mathematics, English, French, Spanish, Wood Work, Agriculture Science, Biology and History, sitting the eight subjects at CXC General Proficiency Level.
He then enrolled at the Charlestown Sixth Form College in 2003 where he pursued Advanced Level studies in the fields of Sociology, French, Spanish, Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies.
Clarke urged young persons to pursue tertiary level studies in efforts to revamp the local economy.
“In order to be successful, one should have that drive to be open to new ideas and to be willing to share to other persons the knowledge one has acquired. It is my desire to encourage other young persons to pursue tertiary education because with the advanced knowledge and new ideas, you can help push your island forward thus improving the economy,” said Clarke in closing.
