NEW MEMBERSHIP CARD
FULL MEMBERS are fisherfolk organizations in Barbados that are entitled to vote at meetings through delegates who can hold any post on the board of directors. You can buy it now for your future use.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are persons who earn income from the fishing industry, are entitled to vote at meetings, and can hold all but the highest posts on the board of directors.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS are persons who do not earn an income from the fishing industry, are not entitled to vote at meetings, and can hold only a few posts on the board of directors.
SPONSORSHIP MEMBERS are persons, firms or organizations that donate at least $500 to the organization but are not entitled to vote at general meetings or participate on the Board.
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Our current members include:
- Central Fish Processors Association
- Oistins Fisherfolk Association
- Weston Fisherfolk Association
- Small Boat Owners Association
- Paynes Bay Fisherfolk Association
- Boat Owners and Fishers Association
- Sandpit Fisherfolk Association
Fish Handling Training
Each year we provide training for our fisherfolk to help expand their capacity. We also work with other organizations and institutions to provide workshops throughout the year for our fisherfolk in the industry.
Our training includes but is not limited to:
- Advance First Aid
- Navigation and SOLAS
- Fish Handling
- Boat Engine Maintenance
- Financial Planning
- Book Keeping
- Preventative Engine Maintenance
- Standard Operation Procedures in Fish Handling
WHO WE WORK FOR
OUR FISHING INDUSTRY
The local fishing industry is of great economic and social importance to the country and people of Barbados. During the past 60 years, the fishing industry has made tremendous strides to become an area of significant economic activity with several types of vibrant small businesses. These businesses include fish processing, fish retailing and wholesaling, boat building, fish export and fish distribution.
These businesses provide employment and income for an estimated 6,000 persons directly and indirectly, many of whom are self-employed. The industry is also an avenue for earning vital foreign exchange through fish exports, in addition to being a major contributor to local food security.
CENTRAL FISH PROCESSORS
- Primary Organization of BARNUFO
- Formed February 2005
- 23 Members; “lady-dominated”!
- 22 Female members
- Operate from Bridgetown Fisheries Complex
A personal look at the membership – Ladies only
- 22 female members
- Age range: 25-68
- 20 – 35 Years spent in industry?
- Some self-employed and some employed by other vendors in the market
- Majority are mothers and single parents
- Alternative livelihoods
- – Small farmers
- – Baking
- Most don’t have their own transportation