Fisherfolk to be at centre of talks

Fisherfolk will play a major role in discussions, when fish processors meet with officials from the Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy, in the near future, to ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods.

This was disclosed by Minister Adrian Forde at a recent press conference held at the Ministry at Warrens Tower II, Warrens, St Michael.

Forde gave this assurance, stating: “They (fish processors) are ready, able, and willing to partner with us, as they have been doing for a very long time, to ensure that Barbadians are able to have fish as part of their palette and to be able to enjoy that which we have been enjoying since we know that Barbados exists. We are going to work with the fisherfolk and Barbadians to ensure the survival of the fishing industry.”

The main objective of the upcoming discussions, as outlined by the Minister, is to pave the way forward for the sustainable development of the fishing sector.