Foundation meets with Jamaican fishermen

(June 30, 2012) – In commemorating International Fishermen’s Day the Sandals Foundation met with 25 fishermen from Stewart Town and Boscobel on June 29 at the Shiloh Apostolic Church.

Dr. Dayne Buddo, lecturer in Marine Sciences from the University of the West Indies spoke on marine biodiversity and sustainability, and the Foundation showed a video on safe fishing practices.

The Fishermen also discussed issues that were affecting them and their livelihood, intended to provide the Foundation with some insight in charting a way forward to find solutions.