^{Claude Austin Browne earned a BSc in Agriculture at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, in Trinidad.}

^{When he completed his degree he returned to Montserrat and worked with the Ministry of Agriculture as an Agricultural Officer. It was then that his life of service and contribution to the development of the lives of rural farmers began as he delivered support, technical assistance and crop protection services to them.}

^{Mr. Browne went to the Caribbean Agricultural Rural Development and Advisory Training Program in Grenada six years later, where he became involved in rural development. While at CARDATS he worked with rural families and developed support programs that not only improved the yield of farm produce and the farming process but also strengthened the farm family.}

^{Mr. Browne developed a holistic program for the improvement of farm produce, farms, and farm family lives. He transformed the lives of rural farmers in two rural communities in Grenada as he understood their needs and found solutions for their problems.}

^{When CARDATS and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, CARDI, merged Mr. Browne became the Technology Transfer Officer. This afforded him the opportunity to become involved in the development and transfer of appropriate agricultural technology. He focused on Pasture Management and introduced innovative Lifestock Management Programs. While at CARDI Mr. Browne was involved with the research of exotic Caribbean fruit tree cropping and almost singlehandedly developed hot pepper as a successful export crop for Grenada.}

^{Mr. Browne has developed projects for Agricultural Credit Programs and Marketing Programs and Strategies for Agricultural Produce. He has introduced irrigation programs to rural farmers and has instituted self-sufficiency and sustainable Agricultural Strategies to improve the life of rural farmers and increase their earning potential. His work with the development of Farmers Association indicates that he understands the needs of the farm family and has the ability to bring the level of support and guidance that the Montserrat farming community requires at this moment. Mr. Browne is presently employed as the Program Officer of the Montserrat Christian Council. He continues to give support not only to the farmer but also to the fisherman so that all sectors of the Agricultural Community can benefit from his experience and technical know-how.}

^{Mr. Browne’s service to the farming communities of Montserrat and Grenada, and his immense knowledge of appropriate agricultural technology qualifies him as a good candidate to represent the people of Montserrat.}

^{Mr. Browne brings to the table all the skills necessary to ensure the re-development of the Agricultural Sector.}