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Nadine Nembhard spoke on the history of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP), highlighting the movement's decades-long struggle to defend the rights, livelihoods, and cultures of small-scale fishers around the world.
She emphasized the importance of the new #WFFP #ocean #school as a key step in advancing the aquaecology agenda and strengthening the movement for future generations. The Ocean School will help build a new generation of leaders who are conscious of aquaecology, committed to food sovereignty, and equipped to defend oceans, inland waters, and fishing communities.
By combining traditional knowledge, political education, leadership development, and practical learning, the WFFP Ocean School will contribute to thriving fishing communities where social justice, environmental sustainability, and collective action are cross-cutting principles that guide the future of small-scale fisheries.
#WFFP #oceanschool #aquaecology #smallscalefishers #foodsovereignty #leadership #fishingcommunities #BlueJustice
Antigua & Barbuda Fishermen Cooperative Society Elects New Governing Board After 12-Year Governance Crisis
St. John's, Antigua — 31 May 2026
Fishermens Corp meeting May 31st 2026
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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.Antigua & Barbuda Fishermen Cooperative Society Elects New Governing Board After 12-Year Governance Crisis
After more than a decade of governance challenges, the Antigua & Barbuda Fishermen Cooperative Society Limited (A&BFCSL) has taken a decisive step forward with the successful election of a new Board of Directors and a Supervisory and Compliance Committee at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at the Fisheries Division Meeting Room, Point Wharf Fisheries Complex, St. John's, Antigua.
The AGM was convened under the authority of the Supervisor of Cooperatives, Mr Marvin Williams, in accordance with Section 44B of the Cooperative Societies Act 2010 (as amended). The meeting was also supported by Mr Ian S. Hughes of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission, who facilitated the electoral process, and Dr Paul Ashe, Chief Regulatory Officer at the Financial Services Regulatory Commission.
Board of Directors
• Dr Sir Anderson E.M. Roberts
• Mr Colin D. Francis
• Mr Orel J. Benjamin
• Mr Dale E. Stout
• Mr Euton Henry Jr.
• Mr Charlie Simon
• Mr Garry W. Gore
Supervisory and Compliance Committee
• Ms Mavis George
• Ms Felisa Simon
• Mr Devon R. Revan
Looking ahead, the Antigua & Barbuda Fishermen Cooperative Society Limited has confirmed that it will now make the necessary preparations to facilitate its membership within the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO). This step signals the Society's commitment to regional solidarity and its readiness to engage with the broader fisherfolk community across the Caribbean, accessing the technical support, advocacy, and capacity-building resources that CNFO membership affords.
The CNFO welcomes this development and looks forward to the formal inclusion of the A&BFCSL within our regional network. The election of new leadership after twelve years marks a significant milestone for the fisherfolk of Antigua & Barbuda, and we stand ready to support the Society as it begins this new chapter.
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FISHERMEN FACE THREAT OF 12.5% TRUMP TARIFF
A senior fisheries executive yesterday asked “where does it end” as the Trump administration threatened to hit Bahamian exports to the US with 12.5 percent tariffs after finding this nation is failing to combat imported goods made with forced labour.
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Annual Fisherfolk month celebration in #BelizeFisherfolk Month 2026
Today marks the start of Fisherfolk Month 2026. Throughout the month, we will celebrate the contributions of Belize’s fisherfolk through a series of activities and events.
Kindly see the attached calendar of events and join us as we recognize and honor our fishing communities.
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Ferry services to Dominica have been disrupted due to a strike by fishermen in Guadeloupe, which has resulted in the blockage of the port of Pointe-à-Pitre. FRS EXPRESS des Îles has stated that this strike has significantly impacted its operations. In a statement to DBS News this morning, Hans Vic...Elreka Gaymes won Miss SVG. The cultural presentation that Elreka Gaymes performed while competing for Miss SVG highlighted the Blackfish tradition and the Blackfish community of Barrouallie in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The presentation was strengthened through the valuable assistance and support of Mr. Winsbert Harry, President of the National Fisherfolk Organisation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, whose contribution helped bring authenticity and cultural depth to the performance.
Elreka Gaymes won Miss SVG. The cultural presentation Elreka Gaymes performed while competing for Miss SVG highlighted the Blackfish tradition and the Blackfish community of Barrouallie, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The presentation was strengthened through the valuable assistance and support of Mr. Winsbert Harry, President of the National Fisherfolk Organisation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, whose contribution helped bring authenticity and cultural depth to the performance.
CNFO Board Member in St. Vincent and the Grenadines Speech on 25th May 2026 for Fisherfolk Day ceremony.
Good evening to our fishers, vendors, boat owners, processors, divers, young people entering the industry, our partners, our supporters, and every single person who continues to stand with the fisheries sector of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Today we celebrate Fishermen’s Day under the theme, “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” But let us be honest with ourselves tonight.
This industry is tired.
Our fishers are battling rising fuel costs, failing infrastructure, unpredictable weather, sargassum invasions, rough seas, poor access to financing, limited markets, and increasing pressure on our marine resources. Some days our fishers leave home before sunrise and return with barely enough to cover expenses. Some are struggling quietly. Some are losing hope.
And while fisheries remain one of the most important sectors in this country, many within the sector still feel unheard, unseen, and disconnected from the decisions that affect their lives.
There is frustration. There is a division. There is disappointment.
Too often we only remember fishers when there is a disaster, when fish prices rise, or when we want seafood on our tables. But the fisheries sector is not a side industry. It feeds families. It sustains communities. It preserves culture. It supports tourism. It creates jobs. It carries generations of knowledge and sacrifice.
And despite all the challenges, our fishers still go to sea.
That is strength.
Tonight I want to speak directly to the entire fisheries sector.
Do not give up.
Do not allow hardship to destroy your vision. Do not allow politics to divide us. Do not allow setbacks to convince you that your work has no value.
Because it does.
Every fisher is mending a net. Every woman processing fish on the beach. Every vendor in the market. Every young person trying to enter the industry. Every family depending on the sea to survive.
You matter.
And that is why this year’s theme matters so deeply. The right to food is not only about access to meals. It is about dignity, livelihoods, opportunity, and ensuring that the very fishers who feed this nation can also build better lives and better futures for themselves and their families.
But survival alone is no longer enough. We must fight for transformation.
We need stronger representation. We need investment in our fishers. We need safer harbours and landing sites. We need proper cold storage and processing facilities. We need insurance and protection for fishers. We need better systems for disaster response. We need more training and opportunities for youth. We need to treat fisheries not as charity, but as serious business and national development.
And to achieve that, we must work together.
The National Fisherfolk Organisation cannot do it alone. Government cannot do it alone. Communities cannot do it alone.
This sector will only move forward when fishers themselves stand united, organized, informed, and ready to demand better, while also being ready to build better.
We must stop tearing each other down. We must stop believing that another fisher’s success is our failure. We must share knowledge, support innovation, and create opportunities for the next generation.
Because the future of fisheries will not look exactly like the past.
Climate change is here. The oceans are changing. The economy is changing.
And we too must evolve.
Trade is also critical to the future of our fisheries sector. We must strengthen local and regional markets, improve quality and standards, expand opportunities for export, and ensure that our fishers receive fair value for their catch. At the same time, we must continue promoting the importance of healthy, safe, and nutritious fish as part of food security and national wellbeing. Fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein available to our people, and protecting our fisheries means protecting the health, nutrition, and future of our communities.
The fisheries sector has power. But power means nothing without unity.
Tonight I challenge every fisher listening: do not wait for someone to save this industry for us. We are the fishers who will save it.
Let this Fishermen’s Day not only be about celebration. Let it be about awakening. Let it be about courage. Let it be about rebuilding trust and purpose across the sector.
And even in the face of disappointment, continue pushing. Even when support feels limited, continue pushing. Even when the sea is rough, continue pushing.
Because our ancestors survived by the sea. Our communities were built by the sea. And with determination, discipline, and unity, our future can still rise from the sea.
On behalf of the National Fisherfolk Organisation, I thank every fisher who continues to fight for this sector every single day.
May we leave here tonight not discouraged by our challenges, but strengthened by the knowledge that we still have the ability to shape our future together.
Happy Fishermen’s Day. May God bless all our fishers and keep every vessel safe at sea.
Thank you
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. 🌪️
As the hurricane season begins today, it is important to continue our preparedness efforts and understand climate patterns such as El Niño, which can influence weather conditions and hurricane activity across the region.
Knowledge helps us stay informed, aware, and prepared. By understanding the factors that shape our weather, we can make better decisions to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Let us remain vigilant, stay informed through official sources, and continue preparing throughout the hurricane season. 💙
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