New regulations coming for fisheries sector
Article by July 26, 2021
New regulations are coming for the fisheries sector that may see a new set of changes, including the posting of notices of closed and open seasons in the Official Gazette.
In addition, the new regulations, once approved, are likely to see a series of prohibitions to fishing, the type of gear used and additions on fish and other species that will now be subjected to closed and open seasons.
Speaking during a virtual consultation on the draft legislation last Friday, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, explained that the Ministry was working to ensure that fisheries in Barbados was more sustainable and protected the island’s fish stock and coral reefs.
#BTColumn – The Barbadian balance sheet
Article by May 27, 2021
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Ralph Jemmott
Three years on from the May 24, 2018 General Elections may give objective, right-thinking Barbadians some perspective on where our country is and prospects for its future. Objectivity and right-thinking are important, because we inhabit a world in which there is an ostensible retreat from intellect, common sense and moral sensibility.
Any fair assessment of the BLP’s three years in office cannot ignore two facts. The first is that the administration inherit a very bad situation both economically and socially.
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Modernisation of Barbados’ fishing industry underway
Article by May 22, 2021
The modernisation of Barbados’ fishing industry is well underway with the renovation of five fish markets and planned improvements at an additional three.
The Pile Bay Fish Landing Facility has joined the list of renovated markets featuring top quality material on the countertops, which allows it to meet the phytosanitary standards required for exporting fish.
Renovated at a cost of $1.5 million by the Barbados Port Inc. (BPI), the market, known for its Sunday limes and bustling business, is now disabled friendly and outfitted with solar panels on the roof, in support of Government’s thrust towards renewable energy. It also features lighting designed to protect hatchling turtles, and has a variety of plants.