Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa stated that the perception of the Caribbean as 'paradise' causes international donors to assume the region has no significant challenges requiring funding. ^[1] Fourteen members of the Eco-Home Garden Project and Helen's Daughters participated in a targeted agricultural training session at the Dumbarton Agricultural Station on the day of the report. ^[2] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) facilitated the session in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. ^[3] The training focused on strengthening participants' understanding of the value-chain approach and improving technical knowledge of soursop, coconut, and passion fruit production. ^[4] The author concluded that the Caribbean must become intentional about telling the whole story, including its challenges, to attract investment and build a resilient, equitable, and prosperous future. ^[5] The author highlighted that narratives directly shape investment, policy, media attention, and philanthropy, meaning the 'paradise' story influences how the world responds to the Caribbean. ^[6] The author observed that many opportunities to strengthen Caribbean communities and improve food security pass by because the region is often considered 'too developed' or fails to meet eligibility criteria. ^[7] The earlier session examined the botany and production of coconut and soursop in greater depth to strengthen understanding of plant growth and development. ^[8]