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🎣 Fisherfolk Quiz Brings Excitement to the 2026 International Fisherman's Day Celebrations in Jamaica!🎉
The inaugural Fisherfolk Quiz was a major highlight of the 2026 Caribbean Fisherfolk Day Celebrations, with an exciting grand finale held on June 25 at Colonel Cove, St. Thomas.
The competition showcased the knowledge, skill, and passion of Jamaica's fishing community, making the first-ever quiz a memorable addition to the annual celebrations.
🏆 Special thanks to the Jamaica Fishermen Cooperative Union and Petcom for sponsoring the prizes awarded to the outstanding participants.
The competition was judged by Mrs. Berry, Senior Director of Capture Fisheries at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), and Ms. Tomlinson, Principal Director of Legal Affairs at the NFA, whose expertise helped ensure a fair and successful event.
👏 Congratulations to all!!! #ColonelCove #stthomas #FishingCommunity #nfa #jfcu #PETCOM
Mr. Carlos Ramirez of Punta Gorda, Belize winning fisher of year 2026. Dilsy Williams, partner of Mr. Ramirez received the award on his behalf.
Ms. Isabel Martinez, Belize Fisheries Department. A day set aside to honor fisher of the year.
The entire Caribbean is getting ready to celebrate fisherfolk birthday on 29th June. Changes in what is allowed in Grenada is raising concerns by all.
Fisherfolk day event taking place in Jamaica today. Celebrating all the fishers, vendors, processors, and coastal communities of Jamaica! 🎣🇯🇲
Today event taking place in Jamaica.
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10 Years of CNFO: Celebrating a Decade of Service to Caribbean Fisherfolk (2016–2026)
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The Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) is marking a significant milestone in 2026 — 10 years as a legally registered not-for-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening small-scale fisheries across the Caribbean. The journey toward a unified regional voice for fisherfolk be...A Tribute to Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox
From the Board of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO)
It is with deep sadness that the Board of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) mourns the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Chief Fisheries Officer of Barbados.
Dr. Cox was a remarkable leader, an outstanding fisheries professional, and a true friend of Caribbean fisherfolk. CNFO was honoured to collaborate with Dr. Cox on numerous regional initiatives. She was always generous with her knowledge, steadfast in her support for fisherfolk organisations, and committed to building partnerships that strengthened our region. Her warmth, humility, and professionalism left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
On behalf of the CNFO Board, we extend our sincere condolences to her family, loved ones, colleagues in the Barbados Fisheries Division, and the people of Barbados during this difficult time.
We celebrate a life of service, leadership, and dedication. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy will continue to inspire us as we work toward a sustainable and prosperous future for Caribbean fisheries and fisherfolk.
Rest in eternal peace, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox. Your legacy will never be forgotten. 🕊️
📣 In Loving Memory | CNFO Leadership Institute Completion Ceremony (8th Feb 2022)
One of the memorable milestones in the CNFO Leadership Institute journey was the Completion Ceremony held on 8th February 2022.
Shelly Ann Cox was truly a star of the ceremony, serving as the MC with grace, warmth, and presence. Her contribution added so much life and meaning to the event, and her support to CNFO’s leadership work will always be remembered.
We honour her legacy and the role she played in strengthening our movement and community.
🕊️ Rest in peace, dear #Shelly Ann Cox.
CNFO Leadership Institute Completion Ceremony 8th Feb 2022
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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.Blue Convergence Fund is hosting a three-part webinar series to launch our 2025 Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grants from across the globe. Participants will hear straight from the project teams about how they’ll collaborate with diverse groups within their communities to advance climate resilient fisheries. This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be posted online at www.youtube.com/@BlueConvergence.
Part 3 will feature projects from Mexico, Nigeria, and the Caribbean, and will include the following panelists:
Fiorenza Micheli, Stanford University
Toyosi Igejongbo, Federal University of Technology, Akure
#Mitchell Lay, #CaribbeanNetworkofFisherfolkOrganisations
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BCF is hosting a three-part webinar series to launch our 2025 Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grants from across the globe. Participants will hear straight from the project teams about how they’ll collaborate with diverse groups within their communities to advance climate resilient fisherie...Jamaican fisherfolk who were reported missing at sea have been safely rescued by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard. According to reports, the men survived a terrifying ordeal, spending 7½ days adrift at sea.
Three Jamaican fisherfolk who were reported missing at sea have been safely rescued by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard. According to reports, the men survived a terrifying ordeal, spending 7½ days adrift at sea.
#StarNews: A Clarendon family is waiting by the waters with hope that missing fisherman, 32-year-old Marcell Cameron, will either arrive at his destination or return home.
READ MORE: jamaica-star.com/article/news/20260610/disappeared-night-worry-mounts-four-fishermen-remain-missing