by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Mar 1, 2021 | Top Stories
(FP) The installation and deployment of devices in the sea to increase fish are among some of the latest developments expected to bring significant benefits to the fishing sector through the blue economy. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 31, 2021 | Ministry News
(FP) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy (MMABE) has advised all fishing vessels to return to port before the national pause, which takes effect from Wednesday, February 3, and runs until Wednesday, February 17. However, only designated persons will...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 31, 2021 | Ministry News
(FP) All boat owners are advised that inspections of fishing vessels due in the months of January and February because of expiration of their inspection certificates or decals will be rescheduled, and persons notified accordingly. In a statement, the Ministry of...
by Nya Phillips | Nov 5, 2020 | Top Stories
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey and Christ Church South MP, Ralph Thorne, pose next to the plaque which bears the name of former fish vendor, the late Rita ‘Sissy’ Hunte. A stall at the Berinda Cox Fish Marketwas renamed in her honour....
by Nya Phillips | Jul 24, 2020 | Top Stories
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. (FP) With Tropical Storm Gonzalo forecast to pass close to Barbados on Saturday, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy has worked tirelessly to help fisherfolk secure their vessels. And...
