Government of Jamaica
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,Floyd Green, on Wednesday officially opened the $3-million gear shed and bathroom facilities at the Black River Fishing Beach in St Elizabeth. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) spearheaded the initiative that forms part of a broader national initiative to rehabilitate fishing beaches and enhance the livelihoods of Jamaica’s fisherfolk.
The renovations included repairs to the gear shed, the bathroom facilities, improvements to the sewer lines and sewerage system, and the installation of solar-powered lighting to bolster safety and security on the beach.
“It is a great improvement from where it was. This is something that was needed for a long time, and the fishers have been saying that we have to help them and upgrade their facilities, so they can continue to do what they love,” Green said.
