CRFM and partners to unlock the full potential of Caribbean fisheries through value chain approach
Belize City, Belize, 13 December 2015 (CRFM)—Some fear that climate change and global economic pressures will create a toxic mix that would cripple the potential of the Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture sector, but a new initiative being implemented by the…
Caribbean common fisheries policy authorised for implementation
From KNEWS The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), comprised of ministers responsible for agriculture from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has confirmed the Caribbean Community Common Fisheries Policy as a final policy document for the Community. The Caribbean…
CRFM to give oral arguments to Law of the Sea Tribunal
Belize City, August 26, 2014: The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) will on September 5, 2014give oral arguments to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany in response to a request for an advisory…
Aquaculture as Gateway to “Blue Economy” for CRFM States
BELIZE CITY, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 (CRFM Secretariat)—Globally, aquaculture is a multi-billion-dollar industry, but the Caribbean has yet to tap into its true potential to expand marine and fresh water aquaculture. The good news is that a recently concluded study…
Fisheries Ministers consider regional coral reef plan of action
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (CRFM)–Fisheries ministers from member states of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) met at Fort Young Hotel, in Roseau, Dominica, on Friday, May 23, 2014, for the Eight Meeting of the CRFM Ministerial Council. According to CRFM’s…
Caribbean edges closer to adopting fisheries policy
From Guyana Times The Belize-based Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) says the region is closer to adopting a fisheries policy The Belize-based Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) says the region is closer to adopting a fisheries policy which it describes…
Caribbean fisheries managers focus on innovation and cooperation at 12th Forum Meeting in Dominica
BELIZE CITY, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 (CRFM)—In the face of new and emerging challenges—such as climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, and food and nutrition insecurity—Caribbean countries are strengthening collaborative effort which they hope would maximize their initiatives to…
iNews Briefs
Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening of first phase Health City Cayman Islands Grand Opening will be on Tuesday 25th February 2014 from 9am – 11 am. Dr. Alejandro Badia, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon will be attendance. Dr. Badia…
Caribbean states’ contribution to Case No. 21 on IUU Fishing
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Secretariat Caribbean member States of CRFM weigh in on important international case on IUU fishing Case No. 21 explores rights and responsibilities of States in combating IUU fishing, which undermines efforts to properly develop and manage…
