The St John’s Fisheries Cooperative can now boast of being officially registered.
That was confirmed on Wednesday at a ceremony at the new fisheries complex in the town of Portsmouth.
Officials say with over 70 registered members, the co-operative is already the largest of its kind on island.
MP for the area, Tourism Minister Ian Douglas, encouraged the fishermen to invest their money wisely.
According to Douglas, people are now looking up to fishermen to make fishing a business.
His address was among several by officials at the function in the seaside community, which is known as the hub of economic activity in the north of the island.
Chief Fisheries Officer, Harold Guiste, encouraged the fishermen to regard fishing as a formal occupation, and advised that they should place emphasis on doing the necessary record-keeping and training to be efficient in their work.
A brief history of the cooperative movement, was outlined by Roy Casey, the Chairman of the group’s Steering Committee.
The cooperative members were congratulated by Registrar of Co-operatives, Mariet Canovile, who encouraged them to sustain their efforts.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of certificates to the group by Ms Canoville.
Way to go Portsmouth .But plan for the NEXT LEVEL of activities.Think big because fishing is big business.Think United Nations assistance in technical .training and equipment .Think packaging,marketing and export.think FISH FARMING.
Think of RECRUITING high school graduates .
This industry has vast potential for development.Think of joining other fish coop to form a leaque.The World Food programs are willing to help with all the help you need
A fitting background pic marks a turning point for fishermen on the northwest hopefully. Cannot help but notice the yachts behind the speaker seemingly making a statement about the potential for an viable marine industry in my neck of the woods.
Truth seeker your message is quite on target because Agriculture and food production go hand in hand with the tourist and travel business.People must eat
Congrats Cooperative Division some of the are working hard while while some grown men in such an important department there forming the fool. Keep up the good work for those who are working hard your regard will come.
Coops are the best way to develop the private sector in that collective ownership is promoted and profit sharing is enjoyed .This is the best example of collective self employment
Possie is moving UP
Great job. keep the cooperative movement alive. Carno you doing a fine job. Olverrrrrrrrr i see you there too
Next level….
Good Article!! All the best fishermen!!
Very Good article. I agree, Hope the fishermen invest the money wisely, and treat it like a real business with proper record keeping, etc.. All the best!!
i congratulate the hard working staff of the cooperative division for adding another group to their numbers.to those staff who are laid back pull up your socks and let the cooperative movement florish