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Melissa, the Category 5 hurricane that battered #Jamaica in late October, hit coastal communities the hardest. Boats battered, traps vanished, engines drowned, gear washed away. But the fisherfolk didnโt wait for help; they started rebuilding from the moment the skies cleared.
They shared tools, shared food, shared grief.
Here are pictures of three fishing vessels that once rested at the Black River wharf. They were spotted two miles up the river. The storm surge from Hurricane Melissa had torn them from the dock.
๐ข October 2025 Newsletter is out!
This issue marks #12 in our series proudly sponsored by #WhyHunger.
Throughout these 12 editions, we featured the โSSF Guidelines Corner,โ helping readers get to know the FAO Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines: www.fao.org/voluntary-guidelines-small-scale-fisheries/en/
๐ Click here to read the October 2025 issue: cnfo.fish/fisherfolk-net-october-2025/
#CNFO #FisherfolkVoices #WhyHunger #SSFGuidelines #CaribbeanFisheries
Fisherfolk Net October 2025 - Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations
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Show your love and support for our fishers and the marine sector as we celebrate World Fisheries Day tomorrow, November 21.
#worldfisheriesday #fisheries #wearblueday #marineconservation #fisherfolk
CEO BEVERLY WADE HONORED WITH ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
Belizeโs marine conservation leader, Beverly Wade, has been awarded the prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of her decades of dedicated service.
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation praised Wade for her transformative work in sustainable fisheries management and her unwavering leadership in protecting Belizeโs marine environment.
The award was formally presented during the visit of Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, reflecting the international respect Wade has earned for her contributions.
#BelizeNow
Mavis George has over 35 years of experience in the fishing community in #Antigua and #Barbuda at various levels, including management, marketing, seafood processing, and finance.
She also has 13 years of experience serving as a Director on the board of a commercial bank.
Ms. George holds a Masterโs Degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, a certificate in Seafood Technology, and certification in Management, Marketing and Processing of Seafood from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). She also holds HACCP certification and a ServSafe Food Safety Certificate. Ms. George is a certified and accredited Director.
She is a proud member of both the CNFO and the World Forum of Fisher Peoples. Ms. George is passionate about improving the quality of the fishing sector, having managed a seafood corporation for over 30 years. She now owns her own business within the sector, offering financial advisory services, business plan development, and marketing of seafood and fishing gear.
๐ CNFO Members Are In for a Special Treat! ๐ฃ๐
Weโre getting an exclusive look at Sandy Ground Tales: Fisher Men, the newest book in the Sandy Ground Tales Series!
This compelling release features two beautifully illustrated and inspiring stories rooted in the rich fishing heritage of Sandy Ground, Anguilla. ๐โ
It celebrates the people, places, and legacies that continue to shape our coastal communities.
๐๏ธ Official launch coming soon!
Stay tuned as we honour Anguilla's traditions through storytelling. ๐๐ฃ
โ๐ฝ Avenella K. Griffith
Writer, Sandy Ground Tales Series
#InternationalFisherWomen2025
Understanding the issues with the ban on the export of fish from Grenada to the USA beginning 1 January 2026.
Understanding the ban on fish exports from Grenada to US | NOW Grenada
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This is significant because, in many respects, the US has been the main export destination for our fish, providing a ready market for yellowfin tuna, in particular, and earning millions in foreign exchange for our economy every year.The Gillings Gully Fisherfolk Cooperative is seeking support to rebuild after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which severely affected coastal communities across Jamaica.
Email: cnfo_cu@yahoo.com
(Sharease Cephas, Bahamas) - Before I begin, I want to take a moment to send love, prayers, and strength to our brothers and sisters in Jamaica ๐ฏ๐ฒ.
โGod is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.โ โ Psalm 46:1
In the wake of recent challenges, we stand firmly in solidarity with you. Jamaica is a nation known for its unwavering strength, resilience, and faith โ qualities that have carried its people through many storms and will do so again. Even in the darkest clouds, Godโs light still breaks through. ๐ค๏ธ
๐โจ Honoring Bahamian Fisherwomen โ and Women of the Sea Everywhere โจ๐
Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the strength and resilience of our Bahamian fisherwomen, and women in fisheries across the world.
Here in The Bahamas, only a small percentage of women work directly at sea โ yet their impact is profound. Whether casting nets or managing businesses, our women stand strong in a field often seen as male-dominated.
Their days are long, the work is hard, and the recognition is often too little โ but still, they rise. ๐ช๐ฝ
To every woman who braves the ocean, who endures hardship, and still greets each day with courage and faith โ you are the backbone of our fishing communities. You remind us that true strength is measured not by ease, but by endurance and purpose.
โ๏ธ Womenโs Crucial Roles in Bahamian Fisheries:
1๏ธโฃ Financial Management & Accountability โ handling budgeting, payroll, and regulatory compliance.
2๏ธโฃ Business Administration โ overseeing licensing, logistics, and export operations.
3๏ธโฃ Data & Reporting โ tracking catches and performance to support sustainable fisheries.
4๏ธโฃ Seafood Processing โ cleaning, filleting, sorting, and packaging for local and export markets.
Behind every boat and every catch, there are women ensuring our fisheries thrive โ in the books, on the docks, and on the waves. ๐บ
You are seen. You are valued. You are appreciated. ๐๐ #Faith #Resilience #WomenInFisheries #JamaicaStrong #BahamianPride #Solidarity #FishingCommunities
Giving Care Packages in White House Westmoreland on Ground Zero from Jamaica Fishermen Cooperative Union.
Music credit Brithney Starr
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Ms. Lorna Warner grew up in a fishing family in the community of Dieppe Bay, where fishing has always been an important part of her life. She went on to dedicate many years to the fisheries sector, working at the Basseterre Fisheries Complex for 18 years.
Ms. Warner also served as the President of the National Fisherfolk Organization and has contributed significantly to both local fisherfolk cooperative groups and regional organizations, including the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organizations.
In 2024, she was recognized at the World Food Day Awards Ceremony for her contributions to the fisheries industry.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ด๐. ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐! ๐๐ฝ
#WorldFisheriesDay #WomenInFisheries #DepartmentOfMarineResources #Fisherfolk #SustainableFisheries #StKittsAndNevis