Catches have been very sparse throughout this month. The annual Fisherman s Feast was held on June 29. The event was well attended. I am happy to report that the ice machine at the Fishermen s Co-operative was finally fixed. Fisheries brought a repairman in from Martinique.
Ice is once again available.
And as was first reported last issue, the public continues to come to the Co-operative to buy fish. Ideally we would like that all fish landed in Soufriere are sold at the co-operative but some of our members are still selling on the road side. Unfortunately, until the association can afford to buy the fish and put it on ice to sell, we can t force members to sell their fish there. Work to lengthen the jetty at the Co-operative is scheduled to begin soon. The additional length is needed to allow larger boats to tie up to buy gas.