Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green officially opened a $3-million refurbished gear shed and bathroom facilities at Black River Fishing Beach in St. Elizabeth on June 18, 2025.
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) spearheaded the project, which repaired the gear shed and bathrooms, improved the sewer lines, and installed solar-powered lighting. The beach is one of six fishing beaches undergoing upgrades, with active work also progressing in Clarendon and St. Mary.
Plans are underway to refurbish the fish market and reconnect running water by clearing outstanding arrears. To help fishers target pelagic species farther offshore, the ministry is deploying nine Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) alongside training in long-line fishing techniques.