SHARING THE LOVE FOR SAINT LUCIAN VENDORS!

For the past six years, Chef Orlando has been hosting the local vendors in his restaurant for dinner, showing them appreciation for their consistency, dedication and hard work supplying organic produce to him and other restaurateurs. Support the petition to have December 13th designated as National Vendors' Day.

​Local agricultural farmers, manufacturers, product vendors and fishermen have not been sufficiently recognised for their invaluable contribution toward Saint Lucia's economy. Let's bind together as we petition for the cause, in favour of establishing National Vendors' Day to coincide with our National Day celebrations.

Saint Lucian agricultural workers have been for decades tilling the soil, toiling effortlessly daily planting, harvesting and distributing the essential food supplies we all depend upon. We enjoy their produce both in their natural and enhanced forms on a daily basis, often never even considering the processes involved in bringing them to our tables, kitchen shelves, refrigerators, households in general or otherwise. We appreciate the labour of their hands as part of our social, entertainment/ leisure experiences, both within our homes and externally at food and beverage establishments.

These hardworking heroes need to be honoured for their continuous, priceless contribution toward society. National Vendors' Day will allow not only our food suppliers and fishermen, but also our agricultural product developers a special day of well-deserved nationwide recognition.