2015 Fisherman of the Year Ray Anthony Clarke says he is overwhelmed with his success in this year’s Fisherman’s Month of activities, which culminated yesterday at the Calliaqua Playing Field. Mr. Clarke walked away with the title, after netting 3111.8-pounds of fish, following weeks of competition. Speaking with NBC’s Colvin Harry following the conclusion of… Continue Reading →
Fisherman’s Co-operatives across the country will be hosting their own activities as part of the programme leading up to Fisherman’s Day. Word of this came from Chief Fisheries Officer, Jennifer Cruikshank Howard, during her remarks at the launch of the 2015 Fisherman’s Month of activities last week. Mrs. Cruikshank Howard said there will be some… Continue Reading →
Activities leading up to Fisherman’s Day will continue tomorrow, with the TOTS IN MARINE LIE SHOW. The event, sponsored by the Bank of Nova Scotia, will feature twenty Pre-Schools displaying aspects of Marine Life. The Fisheries Division says this will be done in a presentation and exhibition format beginning at nine tomorrow morning at the… Continue Reading →
The Fisherman’s Day Committee is again holding its Annual Poster and Essay Competition as part of activities being held for Fisherman’s Month. The month of activities is taking place under the theme “Fishing for Today’s Family, Create A Healthy Society”. This year’s Slogan is “Fish to Survive and Thrive”. Assistant Public Relations Officer for the… Continue Reading →
The Fisherman’s Day Committee says activities being held during Fisherman’s Month are progressing well thus far. The month of activities is taking place under the theme “Fishing for Today’s Family, Create A Healthy Society”. This year’s Slogan is “Fish to Survive and Thrive”. Assistant Public Relations Officer for the Fisherman’s Day Committee, Roxanne Pompey tells… Continue Reading →
The 2014 Fisherman’s Month of activities was officially launched here today, with Fisheries officials highlighting the importance of the fisheries sector to the national economy. This year’s activities will be held under the theme: Fishing for today’s family creates a healthy society” and the slogan “fish to survive and thrive.” Delivering remarks at the launch,… Continue Reading →
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Raymond Ryan has been highlighting the challenges facing the local Fisheries Sector, as activities continue here to mark Fisherman’s Month 2014. Addressing the official launch of the month of activities Friday, Mr. Ryan outlined the challenges which have emerged in recent years. This year’s activities… Continue Reading →