Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith Jr. has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing food security and food sovereignty in Antigua and Barbuda as he embarks on a second consecutive term leading the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy.

According to Antigua.news, Smith Jr. — who recently retained his parliamentary seat for All Saints West — welcomed the appointment of Randy Baltimore as Minister of State within the ministry, describing the addition as a significant boost to the implementation of the portfolio's responsibilities.