Chemical Awareness Week 2023, (previously called Pesticide Awareness Week) was held from Monday 16th to Friday 20th October bearing the theme “Safe Use and Management of Chemicals is our collective responsibility”. After experiencing a break due to the COVID19 Pandemic, the awareness reconvened last year but on a smaller scale. This year’s observance has been revamped to the previous status with a week full of events and activities.
On Thursday 19th October, Senator Kiz Johnson, Dr. Linroy Christian and Dr. Nneka Hull-James (both members of the Pesticide and Toxic Chemical Board) along with Mr. Eden Bird, Mr. Jermel Charles and Miss Jahrika Samuel, technicians from the MOA Analytical Services department visited the Jennings Secondary School and the Antigua Girls High School.
“General chemical management and safe use: how can the youth be involved” was the theme for the schools’ presentation since the purpose of these tours was to educate the agricultural science and general science students on the proper handling of pesticides and toxic chemicals.