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Mr. Winsbert Harry, board member of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations from St. Vincent and Grenadines, is attending the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) learning exchange on Regional Fisheries and Ecosystem-based Adaptation.
It's being held in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 between June 9th to 11th, 2026.
The objectives of the workshop are to;
-Share lessons learned from the CBF EbA Facility projects, with a focus on sustainable and resilient fisheries and related ecosystems and livelihood
-Identify good practices and innovations from across the region
-Strengthen collaboration and networks among practitioners and explore key challenges and opportunities for scaling and replication.
JUNIOR FISHERIES MINISTER PROVIDES UPDATE ON FISHERMAN ATTACKED BY SHARK
A fisherman continues to receive treatment in hospital after being injured by a shark while spearfishing.
The harrowing incident happened shortly after 3 Tuesday afternoon, after which the injured man was brought to shore in the Urlings area.
He said he had dived about 75 feet when he was attacked by the shark.
He sustained a serious wound to his arm and was rushed to hospital by the Emergency Medical Services, EMS.
The fisherman was alert throughout the process as emergency medical technicians stabilized him and transported him to hospital.
Junior Minister for Agriculture, Land, Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Hon. Randy Baltimore, told ABS News on Thursday that the fishermen is in stable condition.
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR KEELING POINT PIER
The government has outlined plans for a major upgrade of the Keeling Point Pier in St John’s.
The decision was announced during crucial talks on Thursday.
Junior Fisheries Minister, Hon. Randy Baltimore, Health Minister and Member of Parliament for St John’s Rural West, Hon. Michael Joseph, and Fisheries Division Coordinator, Conrad Simon, spoke with ABS News about plans for the facility.
Philana Johnson reports.
This is Castara, Tobago fisherfolk 20 yrs ago. Preparing a fish broth served as a hearty meal.
The National Fisherfolk Organisation (#NFO) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continues its determined efforts to position local fishers to supply quality seafood to #sandals Resorts.
As part of this initiative, the #Barrouallie fisheries facility was selected to pilot seafood production for this exciting market opportunity. However, structural challenges identified at the facility have delayed the commencement of operations.
Today, representatives from #sandals, the NFO, and the Barrouallie Fishermen's Co-operative met once again to assess the situation and collectively identify practical solutions to address these setbacks.
This second assessment demonstrates the commitment of all parties to ensuring that the facility is safe, functional, and capable of meeting the standards required for this venture.
The business of fisheries continues in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Even while NFO President Winsbert Harry is in the Dominican Republic attending to other fisheries-related responsibilities, the work at home presses on through collaboration, dedication, and the shared vision of creating sustainable economic opportunities for our fisherfolk.
Progress may sometimes be slower than anticipated, but the NFO remains steadfast in its mission to advocate for fishers and strengthen the local seafood industry. Together, we are building pathways that will allow Vincentian fishers to benefit from new and expanding markets.
#CNFO #NFO #supportingfishers #localseafood #Barrouallie #PartnershipsForProgress #BlueEconomy #svgfisheries
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.
#CNFO #Fisherfolk #AntiguaAndBarbuda #Cooperatives #SmallScaleFisheries
Read more: antiguanewsroom.com/minister-randy-baltimore-elected-chair-of-caribbean-fisheries-council/
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.
WCS Belize
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