Fishing industry bouncing back from Beryl

Barbados’ fishing industry is rebounding stronger than ever from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl just over a year ago.
That’s according to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox, who also said the island is stepping up efforts to “climate-proof” critical infrastructure.
Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, struck Barbados in July last year, damaging more than 240 vessels.
Speaking at a workshop on Climate Resilience for Fisheries at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Oistins, Dr Cox said reconstruction work is underway to repair jetties and breakwaters, relaunch boats, and strengthen insurance coverage.
She also highlighted ongoing projects funded by the World Bank and the UNDP Japanese Barbados Coastal Fisheries Resilience Project.