Tag Archives: Fairtrade

The large windows of the MEA building in Strand Street, Douglas, are hosting an exhibition of children’s Fairtrade Art this week. Drefi the Fairtrade Dragon was created by St John’s Primary School – some of the pineapples and bananas he … Continue reading →

For the last few weeks Peter Knowles has been honing his web skills as he has developed a new, local website dedicated to Fairtrade.  With Fairtrade Fortnight beginning on Monday 25th February, it is an opportune time for the launch. … Continue reading →

We were delighted to welcome Nicholas Faisal, a banana farmer from St Lucia to the Island at the end of November.  In two days he visited 6 schools and we all learned much more about growing bananas.  Nicholas had come … Continue reading →

The conference was a success!  So says Shirley: “Just a note to say a big thank you from myself and the children for a wonderful day.  The children thoroughly enjoyed it and are so enthusiastic about trying to become a … Continue reading →

First we had Fairtrade Fortnight.  Now it will soon be World Fair Trade Day – Saturday 12th May.  How about inviting your friends round to enjoy a cup of fairtrade coffee?  You could always help our fund-raising campaign by asking … Continue reading →

We were delighted to welcome Massatoma Mounkoro from Mali.  He represents cotton farmers who are part of a large Fairtrade Co-operative.  Business people, farmers, MHKs, and Schools all had a chance to learn from him. We will be meeting soon to … Continue reading →