Fisherfolk Fed up with Ice Issues

Fisherfolk fed up with ice issues

Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex says they are sick and tired of struggling to have enough ice to keep their fish fresh.The fisherman claim that it had been almost two weeks since they had a proper supply of ice at the complex, and no explanation was being offered by the authorities.However, Government says plans are in the works to offer both short and long-term relief.The issue is with the two ice machines at the market, which th…

Fishing disrupted as ice shortage cripples City complex

Fish sales at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex have slowed dramatically, with rows of idle boats lining the dock as frustrated fishermen struggle for ice and answers. The flotilla remained tied up at the facility on Tuesday as fishers warned that a worsening breakdown in the complex’s ageing ice system was crippling livelihoods, limiting fishing trips and driving some operators to travel overseas in search of supply. An angler sorts through ‘old…

Fishing vessels remain docked amid ice machine issues

Scores of fishing vessels remained docked at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex today because the ice machines there were not working. The situation prompted a swift response from Government. Our Anesta Henry has that story. The post Fishing vessels remain docked amid ice machine issues appeared first on Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation.