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2015 Economic and Financial Review MINISTRY OF FINANCE NEVIS ISLAND ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW This report provides an update on the fiscal performance of the NIA and the economic performance of the major sectors in Nevis for the period January to December 2015.

The year has proven to be an exceptional one, with an overall improvement in the performances of the various sectors.
Similarly, the fiscal performance of the government was one with increased revenue collection and a slight reduction in the expenditure outlay.

FISCAL AND DEBT The fiscal outcome for the period in review surpassed all expectations.

A deficit of $19.99 million was budgeted for the year; however, the actual balance recorded for the year was a surplus of $4.08 million.

(See table 1).
(See table 1).

The overall balance was a result of 160.00 140.00 120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 0.00 Figure 1: Summary of Financial Operation 2015/2014 Current Expenditure Current Revenue Capital Expenditure Capital Revenue Loan Disbursement Jan 01 -Dec 31, 2015 Jan 01 -Dec 31, 2014 a capital surplus of $0.71 million and a surplus of $3.37 million on the current account.

The previous year (2014) recorded an overall deficit of $15.91 million.
Similarly, there was a deficit on both capital and current accounts of $10.39 million and $5.53 million respectively.

Current revenue collection for the year increased by 4.19 percent or $5.39 million relative to 2014.

The actual collection was $133.86 million.

The major contributors to the revenue for the period were social services levy, stamp duties, value added tax, import duties and financial services fees.

Additionally, grant funds from the Federal Government was $25 million.
This resulted in a total revenue amount of $158.86 million.

Current expenditure saw a decline when compared to 2014; moving from $134.00 million to $130.49 million.

The budgeted current expenditure was $133.91 million.

Total expenditure 1 (current and capital expenditure) declined from one year to the next; moving from $157.54 million to $156.42 million in 2015.

The various categories under current expenditure had minimal variances from one period to the next.
(See table 3) In 2015, the major debt activities that took place were the finalization of the restructuring with the Kuwait Fund and National Bank.

Additionally, disbursements for the Nevis Water Enhancement Project continued and a final payment was made to the European Investment Bank loan.

At the end of December 2015, the NIA’s debt increased to $343 million from $329 million in December 2014.
The domestic portion of the debt increased by 6 percent; moving from $275 million in 2014 to $291 million in 2015.

The increase in domestic debt was due to the increase in the 91 day Treasury bills and capitalised interest at National Bank, resulting from non-payment of the loans.

External debt decreased by 0.03 percent over the similar period, moving from $53 million to $51 million.
CAPITAL PROJECTS During the fiscal year 2015, the upgrades of police services was a major undertaking within the Premier’s Ministry.

The project commanded $0.16 million or 73.22 percent of the monies expended by the ministry.

Similarly, vehicle payments and maintenance claimed the majority of funds under the Ministry of Finance.

These payments were computed at $0.45 million 32.21 percent of the Ministry’s expended sum.
Conversely, statistical surveys claimed the least, securing $0.02 million or 1.65 million.

In total, $1.40 million was expended by the ministry for the year in review.

The Ministry of Communications, a critical ministry for development, has managed to not only secure the majority of all the ministries for the year in review, but also for the fiscal year that preceded.

The ministry has managed to secure $9.55 million in 2014; 64.27 percent of the period’s total expenditure.
This amount grew to $16.36 million or 68.51 percent in 2015.

The venture that commanded the bulk of the funds was the Major Road Projects, the project secured $4.00 million or 24.46 percent of the annual actuals.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Tourism, two of the more critical sectors on the island, expended $1.40 million for the year in review.

Tourism, the main economic driver and leading sector, 2 expended a marginal $0.47 million.
The project that secured the majority of the funds was the development and upgrades made to the Heritage Site.

Agriculture, the sector that has the ability to reduce the import bill, was apportioned $0.93 million for the year in review.

Within the sector, the expansion of the veterinary clinic received funding in the amount of $0.50 million.

Other ventures funded include the procurement of Agricultural equipment and the funding of the Agricultural Diversification Trust.
Figure 2 displays an outlay of projects for both the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Tourism.

The circular chart represents the Ministry of Agriculture and its rectangular counterpart represents the Ministry of Tourism.
Project Classification by Ministry 500000, 36% 425623.33, 30% 471541.02, 33% 386934.13, 28% 44142.94, 3% 45917.69, 3% Agriculture Diversification Thrust Procurement of Agriculture Equipment (New) Expansion of the veterinary clinic Upgrading and Development Of Heritage Site Development of Media Services Invested in the areas of Education and Health, critical sectors for social development, was $2.65 million.

The Ministry of Education secured $0.77 million and the Ministry of Health received $1.88 million.
In the area of education, the majority of the funds were geared toward the Expansion of the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School.

This project received $0.55 million and funds were apportioned to the construction of a school cafeteria.

Likewise, the Nevis Environment Work program procured the majority of the monies expended under the Ministry of Health.

The project received a sum of $0.70 million or 37.25 percent of the annual expenditure.
3 On review of the Ministry of Social Development, what stood out was the priority set for the improvements and maintenance of sporting facilities.

The project has been a priority since 2014 and secured a total of $1.07 million or 57.81 percent of the expended total under this ministry.

Combined, all projects within this ministry have secured a total of $1.85 million.
F IG U R E 3: C A P ITA L EX P END IT U R E BY M INIST RY 68.51% 0.93% 5.85% 3.90% 7.86% 1.97% 3.24% 7.73% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% 18000000 16000000 14000000 12000000 10000000 8000000 6000000 4000000 2000000 0 Annual Expenditure Percentage of Total Exp.

EMPLOYMENT The employment data for the review period showed that the number of employed persons on Nevis ranged from 4,930 (December) to 5,467 (August), with an average of 5,334 employed persons.
The average number of employed persons for the same period in 2014 was 5,154.

This indicates that there was a 3.5 percent (180) growth in the average number of employed persons in 2015 relative to 2014.

The average number of Jobs grew by 5 percent from 5,467 jobs per month in 2014 to 5,650 per month in 2015.

One can say that 183 additional jobs were provided in 2015 compared to the same period last year.
Average Monthly Wages grew by 7 percent ($1.12 Million) from $15.94 Million per month in 2014 to $17.06 Million per month in 2015.

The positive growth in this area coincides with a similar growth in social services levy, the tax that is driven by employment on the island.
4 TOURISM The annual tourism preliminary statistics display a pattern of growth, subsequent to 2014 when analysing the data collected from the Vance Amory International Airport (VAIA) as well as visitors arriving via the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport destined to Nevis.

During the period, a total of 36,221 visitors (excluding residents) visited the shores of Nevis via air, a 10.49 percent increase relative to the fiscal year 2014.
Conversely, the quantity of cruise and yacht arrivals fell in 2015, declining from 11,022 to 9984 or 9.42 percent.

Combined, the visitor arrivals via air and sea grew by 1.07 percent for the period under review.

The total passengers (resident and non-residents) arriving via air at the VAIA, fluctuated during the year, recording 916 in January and 1208 in December of 2015.

The month of June recorded the lowest arrival for the year; 519 passengers.
(See figure 4) The total aircrafts landing on the Island for the year was 3647.

Figure 4 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Total Passenger arrivals (2015) 100% 85.85% 75.14% 43.12% 0% 5.76% -8.92% 12.46% -13.20%-12.42%-16.35% -37.76% -33.97% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% -40% -60% Chart showing the preliminary passenger arrival trend in the fiscal year 2015.

The line represents the percentage change from one month to the next.
5 There was an influx of Cruise and Yacht passengers in 2015; totalling 9,984; a 9.42 percent decline relative to the period that preceded.

Of the 9,984, 6,696 was the result of Cruise arrivals and the remaining 3,288 was owed to the arrival of Yachts.

The total yacht calls for the period was 743, a 2.77 percent increase over the previous period.

The arrival of yacht passengers however, fell by 45.16 percent despite the growth in calls.
Similarly, there was a total of 64 cruise calls for the period; a growth of 68.42 percent.

However, the actual cruise passenger arrivals fell by 33.23 percent when compared to the previous year (2014).
(See table 1) Table 1: Cruise and Yacht Passenger Arrival (2015/2014) Yacht Passenger (2014) 3589 1266 381 760 5996 PERIOD QTR1 QTR2 QTR3 QTR4 Total Yacht Passenger (2015) 1,712 801 342 433 3,288 Cruise Passenger (2014) 2565 102 0 2359 5026 Cruise Passenger (2015) 4,713 354 0 1629 6,696 Variation -52.30% -36.73% -10.24% -43.03% -45.16% variation2 83.74% 247.06% - -30.95% 33.23% In tourism, one of the more critical elements that determine economic growth, the Stay-over arrivals, have made some significant strides.
These arrivals recorded a substantial 35,907 in 2015.

6,534 were stay-overs arriving from the Vance Amory International airport and 29,373 arrived via the RLB International Airport.

When compared to 2014 the arrivals grew by 9.81 percent, increasing from 32,701 to 35,907.
The total stay over arrivals represents 99.13 percent of the total visitor arrivals for the period under review.1 __________ 1From the month of May (FY 2015) the stay-over arrival figures have been estimated using the time series analysis method, dating back three years.

When the actual data becomes available the figures will then be amended.

6 Total excursionists arriving via the Vance Amory International Airport was 314.
(See table 2 and Figure 2 below) Table 2 Year Stay-Over Arrivals Excursionists 2014P 2015P Variation 32,701 81 35,907 314 9.81% 287.65% Table 2 provides the preliminary(P) Excursionist and stay-over arrival figures for 2014 and 2015 Figure5 15000 10000 5000 0 Visitor Arrival by Quarter (2015) 300 200 100 0 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Stay-Over Arrivals Excursionists Figure displays both the Stay-over and excursionist arrivals in the fiscal year, 2015.
The Stay Over arrival figures are plotted on the primary axis, whilst the excursionists are plotted on the secondary.

The year 2015 was a good year for the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA).

It was a year marked by progress in the area of promotional activities and initiatives.

As a result, the NTA is well positioned to capitalize on the bounty of opportunities in 2016.

In North America a new sales representative was engaged to foster closer relationships with key travel professionals in the Northeast.
The sales representative works the Northeast region of the USA as this is the most significant source market for travellers to Nevis.

Efforts were also geared toward increasing the presence of Caribbean residents on the island through increased promotions in Puerto Rico and most of the hotels on Nevis has testified that in 2015 they experienced increased sales from the UK market.
Additionally, the NTA has been able to attract some good media exposure, through its public relations personnel; this includes the push for association with Alexander Hamilton the Broadway play.

The NTA’s social media presence is now stronger than 7 ever before.

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are utilized with good results and steady growth in followers.

Nevis is blessed with a host of events which are perfect to attract travellers and the NTA supports them regularly.
These include the Blues Festival, the Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Chanel Swim, the Nevis Mango and Food Festival, Culturama, the Nevis Marathon and Running Festival, and the Nevis Triathlon.

We launched the Nevis Romance Symposium in October of 2015 as an annual event to solidify Nevis’ relationship with travel professionals who focus on selling romance.

There is a significant improvement in the relationship between the Authority and the various airlines.
Seaborne continues to fly its scheduled route from Puerto Rico.

Cape Air experienced some unexpected operational issues and had to suspend its service but through the services of Caribbean Helicopters we re-established our link with Antigua and will soon extend that connection to other islands through LIAT.

Winair now has daily service between Nevis and St. Martin.
There is also now relationships with international airlines, including British Airways and Delta Airlines; both of which the NTA had the opportunity to meet with in the fall.

The combination of these new relationships, initiatives, and heightened productivity from the team locally and internationally has placed our tourism product in a more lucrative position in comparison to 2014.

FINANCIAL SERVICES During 2015, total new incorporations amounted to 2,143.
A breakdown by product type for the years 2015 and 2014 is given in figure 4.

There was a 20 percent reduction in incorporations for this period.

For the year 2015, incorporations fell in every product type reported except Foundations which increased by 7 percent.

The largest percentage decrease was seen in Trust incorporations which fell by 46 percent.

LLCs fell by 33 percent, and IBCs fell by 21 percent.
Product Type 2015 IBCs LLCs Trusts Foundations 1365 661 90 27 2014 1669 868 131 25 Total 2143 2693 Figure 3: 2015 and 2014 Incorporations 8 Conversely, total revenue generated by the Department for the year increased by 8 percent.

During 2014, the Department generated $12.8 million, while $13.9 million was generated in 2015.

This was mainly due to increases in renewal fees and late payment penalties; 9 and 12 percent respectively.

There was an 11 percent increase in entities dissolved over that of 2014.
There has also been a 27 percent increase in entities that were struck.

Conversely, there was a 20 percent decline in entities reinstated.

All of these factors affect the total number of active entities registered.

As of January 6th 2016, there were seventeen thousand six hundred and seventy-five (17,675) active entities on the register.
AGRICULTURE Throughout the year in review, the Ministry of Agriculture continued to keep a keen “eye on agriculture” and embarked on a number of activities which promoted agriculture on a wider scale.
Below is a list of activities crafted by the Department of Agriculture to ensure that production and productivity increased; thus, resulting in enhanced quality and quantity in agricultural products on the island: January 2015 – The Ministry held an event to assure farmers that the NIA will share the burden of the increased cost of animal feed by suppliers.

 March 2015 - Annual Agriculture Open Day: This was geared towards strengthening the drive towards food security on the island.
Deservingly, a number of persons involved in the Agriculture Industry were honored for their contribution to the development of the sector.

 May 2015- Third Annual Agriculture Awareness Month: The month of May was marked as the busiest month for the Ministry.

There were different areas of activities ranging from crop and livestock production to greenhouse technology and fishing.

This ensured the continued diversification of the agricultural landscape of Nevis.
To culminate the month, the Ministry of Agriculture launched its website, www.nevisagriculture.com.

The launch 9 of this website underscored the thrust of the Ministry and Department of Agriculture towards ensuring that food safety and security continue to be the major pillars in the success of this important industry.
December 2015 – “The Way Forward for Breadfruit and Breadnut” Workshop: the breadfruit and breadnut crops were selected by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry Agriculture to help improve food security on the island.

The project is a long term project which is deemed viable once implemented effectively and is expected to provide food for the next 50 years.

Boosting production has continued to be the primary focus for the Ministry of Agriculture.
The necessary resources, equipment and new technology are made available for all farmers and stakeholders involved.

Despite the challenges that agriculture faced during the period in review, the level of optimism is high due to the rekindled interest in farming and the involvement of the younger generation to the development of the industry.
The future for agriculture looks bright and the Ministry of Agriculture is positive that agriculture could be restored to being the “breadbasket” of the Federation as in former days.

CONCLUSION A brief assessment of the various ministries reveal fiscal prudence in the execution of capital projects for the fiscal year, 2015.

The financial assistance given by the Federal Government was beneficial in ensuring the continuity and commencement of these projects.
Additionally, the Ministry of Finance continue to encourage all ministries and departments to prioritize and curtail spending.

This is crucial in ensuring that the road ahead is one of sustainability and growth.

10 Appendix Table 1: ITEMS Revenue FINANCIAL SUMMARY Annual 2015 Prelim.
Actual $ Annual 2014 Actual $ Annual 2015/2014 Variance $ Annual 2015/2014 Variance % Capital Revenue 26,640,030 13,163,251 13,476,779 102.38 Sale of Assets Loans - 100,000 (100,000) - 1,640,030 8,633,139 (6,993,109) (81.00) Development Aide 25,000,000 4,430,112 20,569,888 464.32 Current Revenue 133,857,250 128,468,450 5,388,800 4.19 Total Revenue 160,497,281 141,631,701 18,865,580 13.32 Expenditure Capital Expenditure 25,927,065 23,548,636 2,378,429 10.10 Revenue Loans 23,787,035 14,556,670 9,230,364 63.41 1,640,030 8,633,139 (6,993,109) (81.00) Development Aide 500,000 358,827 141,173 39.34 Current Expenditure 130,488,336 133,995,785 (3,507,449) (2.62) Total Expenditure 156,415,401 157,544,421 (1,129,020) (0.72) Capital Surplus (Deficit) 712,965 (10,385,385) 11,098,351 (106.87) Current Surplus (Deficit) 3,368,914 (5,527,335) 8,896,249 (160.95) Total Surplus (Deficit) 4,081,880 (15,912,720) 19,994,600 (125.65) Source: Ministry of Finance 11 Table 2: NIA REVENUE JAN-DEC 2015/2014 (Economic Classification) Categories Total Revenue and Grant Current Revenue Tax Revenue Taxes on Income & Profits Corporate Income Tax Withholding Tax Social Services Levy Taxes on Property Property Tax Taxes on Domestic Goods & Services Wheel Tax Consumption Tax (Inland Rev.)
Traders Tax Stamp Duties Coastal Environmental Levy Insurance Levy/Fees Gasoline & Diesel Levy Un Incorporated Business Tax VAT Licenses of which: Banks Licence Business & Occupation Licence Drivers Licence Taxes on International Trade Import Duties Excise and Export Duty Environmental Levy Consumption Tax Travel Tax Customs Service Charge VAT Non-Tax Revenue Interest, Dividend & Currency Profits Rent of Government Property Fees, Fines & Sales Post Office Passport, Permits, etc.
Hospital Financial Services Supply Office Water Service Other Non-Tax Revenue Source: Ministry of Finance 2014 2015 2015 Annual Annual Annual Budget Prelim Actual Actual $ $ $ 2015/2014 2015/2014 Annual Annual Variance Variance % $ 25.96 5.39 2.37 3.90 -0.09 -0.23 4.22 0.16 0.16 -1.57 0.23 0.01 0.00 0.46 -0.20 0.07 0.00 0.20 -2.34 0.00 -0.01 0.11 0.03 -0.12 0.96 0.16 1.11 0.17 -0.01 1.13 -3.63 3.02 0.00 -0.24 -0.02 -0.03 0.12 -0.02 1.08 1.05 0.45 0.63 19.53 4.19 2.41 29.96 -2.21 -71.35 49.82 6.33 6.33 -3.75 11.89 682.10 -31.44 2.91 -40.32 17.99 0.00 17.92 -11.69 0.16 -5.26 23.58 5.28 -0.29 9.05 4.11 146.80 435.98 -3.01 18.05 -18.99 9.99 -92.77 -90.36 -10.57 -7.35 9.65 -3.00 8.45 14.25 8.70 30.83 12 Table 3: NIA EXPENDITURE JAN - DEC 2015/2014 (Economic Classification) EC$ Categories 2015 Annual Budget $ 2015 Annual Prelim Actual $ 2014 Annual Actual $ 2015/2014 2015/2014 Annual Annual Variance Variance % $ Current Expenditure 122.11 123.51 124.79 -1.29 -1.03 Personal Emoluments Salaries Wages Allowances Goods and Services Interest Payments Domestic Foreign Principal Repayment Domestic Foreign Transfers & Subsidies Pensions Gratuities Regional and Int'l Contributions Public Assistance Current Account Balance Capital Revenue Land Sales Other Grants Budgetary Grants Capital Grants Capital Expenditure Fixed Investment Net Lending Overall Balance Primary Balance
 Source: Ministry of Finance 66.78 46.60 19.30 0.88 29.07 14.81 12.63 2.18 11.80 8.46 3.34 11.44 7.00 0.00 3.13 1.32 7.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.47 0.00 3.47 31.31 31.31 0.00 -19.89 -5.08 65.29 42.14 22.19 0.95 64.89 42.74 21.23 0.92 0.39 -0.60 0.96 0.03 0.60 -1.40 4.52 3.41 30.27 31.03 -0.75 -2.43 15.46 14.48 0.99 6.98 2.96 4.02 12.49 6.10 1.84 3.26 1.28 16.69 14.71 1.98 9.20 6.00 3.20 12.18 6.33 1.60 3.29 0.96 -1.22 -0.23 -0.99 -2.22 -3.04 0.82 0.30 -0.23 0.24 -0.04 0.33 -7.34 -1.60 -50.08 -24.14 -50.64 25.48 2.47 -3.68 15.22 -1.10 34.04 10.35 -0.27 6.67 - -6.43 15.37 24.86 23.64 -386.50 153.81 13 Table 4: NIA DISBURSED OUTSTANDING DEBT (end of period) Title/Description Dec-14 Dec-15 (Prelim) Foreign Debt Port Development – 8/OCR Port Development – 8/SFR Port Development - Nevis OCR 08/SFR Port Development – 35/SFR Port Development Nevis – (Add) 35/SFRVDR Port Development Nevis – 35 SFR SDK (Add) Port Development Nevis – Add Port Development Nevis - Add - 8\\OR USD Nevis Island Ports Project.
KWD#471 Nevis Airport Project.

(Eur.

Inv.

Bank) Road Imp.

& Mtce Project 12/SDF Road Imp.
& Mtce Project Newcastle Airport Project KWD #576 Supplementary Port Project – KWD #590 RIMP (ADD) Nevis 12SFR RIMP (ADD) Nevis 12OR Mega International Commercial Bank Nevis Water Enhancement Project 20/SFROR Total Outstanding Foreign Debt Domestic Debt Loan – SKNA National Bank Loan – SKNA National Bank Loan – SKNA National Bank Loan - Bank Of Nevis_Tranche 2 Loan - Bank Of Nevis_Tranche 1 Overdraft - Bank Of Nevis Treasury Bills Issue (OTC) 91 days Treasury Bills Issue (OTC) 365 days Overdraft a/c – SKNA National Bank Overdraft a/c – Bank of Nevis Overdraft a/c – FCIB Director of Social Security_Cap.
Project Director of Social Security_Asp.
Project Surrey Paving Co FINCO TDC/FINCO Restructured Loan - Bank of Nevis Nevis Civil Servants Mortgage Loan Total Outstanding – Domestic Debt NIA Disbursed Outstanding Debt 275.58 329.16 291.98 343.88 Source: Ministry of Finance 14 Table 5: NEVIS AVERAGE EMPLOYMENT (JAN – DEC 2015) Agriculture, Hunting & Forestry 109 451 285,355 No.
of Jobs Weeks Worked Total Wages Fishing Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Electricity, Gas & Water Supply Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade Hotels & Restaurants Transport, Storage & Communications Financial Intermediation Real Estate, Renting & Business Activities Public Administration & Defence 1,684 7,236 5,179,674 Education Health & Social Work Other Community, Social & Personal Services Private Household with Employed Persons Extra-Territorial Organization & Bodies 102 26 116 150 0 442 108 486 632 0 617,745 44,042 261,323 207,651 0 NEV AVERAGE 5,651 23,819 17,063,319 Source: St. Kitts-Nevis Social Security Board 15 Table 6: IMPORTS & PRODUCTION OF TARGET CROPS 2011-2015 (000 kgs) CROP Criteria 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Production as a % of imports 2015 Cabbage 54,621 115,063 135,886 43,200 Imports 107,079 Produce 4,819 5,936 1,361 1,750 499 Carrots 67,571 105,259 133,833 63,662 Imports 110,370 Cantaloupe/ Honeydew Produce Imports Produce 5,374 2,857 21,247 37,113 34,922 18,913 8,211 19,730 20,729 10,400 1,833 20,519 114,580 84,240 3,610 60,050 56,812 Corn Imports 21,364 31,364 14,764 4,775 14,946 Produce 3,823 2,920 7,185 Sweet Peppers Imports 31,058 41,067 54,203 34,706 48,166 22,588 16,945 Produce 8,537 27,020 9,810 Pumpkin Imports 2,459 0 0 4,427 3,266 14,752 39,225 Produce 27,033 99,680 24,186 Sweet Potato Imports 0 0 2,345 0 0 17,159 7750 Produce 4,818 25,885 12,056 Tomato Imports 22,534 45,890 35076 50,565 26,019 Produce 43,455 71,055 46,406 142,830 73,845 Watermelon 1653 0 2,760 12,699 Imports 0 Produce 69,348 103,334 70,239 234,830 113,874 Onion 145,004 Imports 78,937 127,076 204,009 76,940 Produce Source: Department of Agriculture 2072 19,277 12,133 52,258 30,608 1.16 2.88 67.44 48.67 18.10 100 514.12 283.81 896.72 39.78 16 Table 7: OUTPUT FROM AGRO-PROCESSING UNIT (2011 – 2015) Items 2011 Ice Lollies (bags) Drinks (bottles) Drink
 Powder Jams/Jellies (jars) Pulp (lbs) Cassava Meal (lb) Cassava Flour (lb) Cassava Starch Cassava Cake Chunks Concentrate Mixed peel(lbs) Mixed fruits(lbs) Shelled Tamarind Frozen Gooseberry Chips(bags) Guava cheese (pks) Tea leaves(bags) Water (Gallons) Green Seasoning Sugar Cake Soaked Fruits Sorrel ( frozen) Sweet Potato Mash Guava preserves Sweet potato Flour Jujube Noni Juice Mauby Syrup Source: Department of Agriculture Table 8: TOTAL OUTPUT (2011-2015) CROPS Arugula Apricot Avocado Basil Bora Beans Breadfruit Broccoli Butternut Cabbage Cantaloupe Cauliflower Carrots Cassava Cassava Meal Celery Christophene Cocoa Coconut Cotton Cucumber Dasheen Dragon Fruit Eddoes Eggplant Fat Pork Garlic Ginger Ginip Grapefruit Green Banana 1,505 Green Mango 0 Green Papaya 780 190 Guava Guava Pulp 0 Golden Apple 10 Herbs and Hot Peppers Honey Dew Jelly Jujubi Lemon Grass 0
CROPS 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Lettuce 10 Limes 620 Manciport 0 Mango 630 Mango 0 Mint 0 Musk Melon 0 Okra 815 Onion 830 Oranges 0 Orange 0 Papaya Ripe 335 Passion Fruit 75 Plantain 1,480 Peanut 0 Pomerac 0 Pigeon Peas 0 Pineapple 1,740 Pumpkin 7,055 0 Purple Purple Potato 0 0 Red Peppers 0 Rosemary 2,575 Ripe Banana 710 Ripe Plantain 325 Seasoning 0 Sea Grapes 115 Silk Banana 1,530 Sorrel 5 Sour Sop 30 Sugar Apple 680 String Beans 120 Star Apple 0 Sugar Cane Sweet Corn 125 Sweet Pepper 5,890 Sweet Potato Spinach Tania Tamarind Thyme Tomatoes CROPS 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 0 Tomato 0 Tomato Plum Tomato Roma 0 Watermelon Wax Apple White Potato Yams Yellow Zucchini Total Source: Marketing Records Source: Department of Agriculture 20