by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Apr 16, 2019 | Ministry News
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging the public to stop fishing within the Graeme Hall Swamp, until further notice. The Graeme Hall swamp is Barbados’ largest wetland ecosystem. It is an important natural resource and its maintenance, including its fish...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 10, 2018 | Top Stories
The importance of training for Barbados’ fishing industry was underscored by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. He shared his vision for the sector during a courtesy call with officials from the British High Commission at the Ministry’s...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 3, 2018 | Top Stories
Government is moving to protect Barbados’ fish stock through the improvement of the existing marine protected area and the establishment of another. Noting that it was “almost embarrassing” that 80 per cent of the fish used in Barbados was imported, Minister of...
by Sharon Austin | Oct 19, 2017 | Ministry News
Twenty persons who have border security responsibilities are now more knowledgeable about the procedures to follow while enforcing the laws under the Fisheries Act and Regulations. Officers from the Regional Security System (RSS) Coast Guard and Marine Police Units...