by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 4, 2019 | Top Stories
The Fisheries Division has confirmed that it has received reports of a Portuguese Man-of-War in the waters along Carlisle Bay, Bay Street, St. Michael. Chief Fisheries Officer, Stephen Willoughby, said today that they had received reports and were investigating the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 3, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
The possibility of a sea egg season is still to be decided by officials. Chief Fisheries Officer at the Fisheries Division, Stephen Willoughby, said officials were presently reviewing the results from the annual survey of sea eggs. “We will make a decision soon as to...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 14, 2018 | Top Stories
Remove your boats! That is the advice from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in conjunction with the Fisheries Division, to boat owners whose vessels have been left at boatyards and other areas across the island. This comes as the Ministry is preparing to serve...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 4, 2018 | Top Stories
The days of derelict fishing boats taking up space at markets across Barbados are numbered. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, made it clear that the vessels must be removed during a Meet the Minister forum at the Fisheries Division last...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 4, 2018 | Top Stories
It will not be business as usual for those who want to ply their trade in the Barbados fishing industry. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, has outlined a plan of action to not only improve the physical appearance of the markets, but...