by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 10, 2023 | Top Stories
Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox is the new Chief Fisheries Officer. (GP) Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox is Barbados’ new Chief Fisheries Officer. She assumed duties on Tuesday, January 3. An experienced ocean professional and fisheries management specialist, the 35-year-old is no stranger to...
by Government of Barbados | Jan 13, 2021 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy (MMABE) wishes to inform the public that there have been sightings of sharks in neighbouring Caribbean islands. While there have been no reports of sharks in Barbadian waters, all sea bathers,...
by Julie Carrington | Oct 6, 2017 | banner, Top Stories
The ban on sea eggs harvesting will remain in force, and there will be no sea egg fishing season this year. This is according to a statement issued by Chief Fisheries Officer, Stephen Willoughby. He stated that the results of the annual sea egg survey for 2017...