Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that assistance is available for local farmers and fisherfolk affected by COVID-19.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that two million dollars has been secured from the Social Security Board to assist farmers and fisher folk during his statement on Social Protection and Economic Stimulation in COVID-19 on Thursday, May 28.

The public is notified that scuba diving and spearfishing for marine animals such as turtles, whelks, conchs, lobsters or any other marine species and products is prohibited.

The public can now access fresh local seafood from fisher folk throughout the Territory. 

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced that local fishers are now offering fresh seafood for delivery.

The public is informed that all licenced commercial fishers who have been approved by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries are permitted to fish and do deliveries during the extended curfew.

Commercial fishers and farmers are encouraged to contact the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs to ensure that their businesses are regularised.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be hosting a backyard garden competition to help to enhance the network of small farmers within the Territory.

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, is strongly encouraging parents to complete the Remote Learning Assessment Survey which was previously circulated.

Commercial fishers and farmers are reminded that today April 14 is the deadline to register for the Rapid Response Fishing and Farming Production Programme.