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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
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.๐๏ธ This International Fisherwomen Day podcast series features Ms. Ionie Henry, a dedicated co-operative leader who currently manages the Jamaica Fishermen Co-operative Union Ltd (JFCU). She has served in leadership since 2000 and has been part of the organization for an incredible 40 years. Under her guidance, JFCU has strengthened Jamaicaโs fishing co-operatives, improved governance, and supported the livelihoods of small-scale fishers across the island.
๐ In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicaโs fishing communities have suffered significant losses โ fishing buildings destroyed, boats damaged or lost, and many traps, pots, and other fishing gear missing or ruined.
๐ค The Jamaica Fishermen Co-operative Union Ltd (JFCU) is coordinating assistance for affected fisherfolk. Anyone wishing to provide help, donations, or support can contact the JFCU Office in Kingston, Jamaica:
๐ Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (876) 875-9041
๐ง Email: ihenry646@yahoo.com
These photos show Belmont Fishing Beach in the aftermath of #hurricane #melissa.
This is White House in Westmoreland, where the eye of the storm passed. #melissa #jamaica #hurricane
5 November is International Fisher Women's Day! ๐
This stems from the powerful India Fisher Women Assembly 2024 in Kerala, this day honours the voices of fisherwomen who sustain our oceans and communities.
The 8th WFFP General Assembly in Brazil made it official that 5 November belongs to fisher women everywhere.
From local gatherings across South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and India to the historic Global Fisherwomen Assembly in Thailand (August 2025) โ fisher women united and made their voices heard!
And so today, we recognise their strength, celebrate their contributions, and stand with their fight for recognition and rights!
See Coastal Links women contribute to this day: www.facebook.com/reel/866975209174195
#fisherwomenunite #InternationalFisherWomensDay #WFFPIFWD #WFFP
#WomenOfTheWaves #FoodSovereignty #FoodSecurity #OceanWarriors
#FisheriesRights #November5th #Nov1to5
Hurricane Melissa has destabilised several fishing communities across Jamaica. www.cbc.bb/main-stories/melissa-destabilises-several-fishing-communities-across-jamaica
The Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) invites you to join our International Fisherwomenโs Day Webinar
๐๏ธ Wednesday, 5th November 2025
๐ 5:00 PM Jamaica and Bahamas time (6:00 PM Barbados, & Eastern Caribbean time)
๐ Platform: us02web.zoom.us/j/87136312678