by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 26, 2024 | Top Stories
(FP) The consumption of fish in Barbados is currently double the quantity consumed in other countries worldwide. This statistic was confirmed by Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, at a recent press conference. According to her, “under the Food and...
by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 24, 2024 | banner, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) We often hear Government and its technocrats talk about marine spatial planning, and sometimes we believe it is an esoteric topic that does not involve us. However, when we start to delve into the subject, we realise that each and every one of us is...
by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 16, 2024 | Top Stories
(A. Husbands/BGIS) Twenty-five volunteer divers have begun an operation in Barbados to remove partially submerged and completely sunken boats from the ocean, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. This was disclosed by Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, at a...
by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 16, 2024 | Top Stories
Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox. (GP) Large fish processors in Barbados have been lauded for going the extra mile in support of the fishing industry. This praise has come from Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, who was speaking at a recent press...
by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 15, 2024 | Top Stories
(A. Reid/BGIS) The removal of damaged fishing boats from the water, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, has been progressing apace. Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, gave this update recently at a press conference at the Ministry of Environment and...