Lobster fishery avoids the pinch of Trump’s tariffs

Lobster fishery avoids the pinch of Trump’s tariffs

The Atlantic lobster fishery got some welcome news this week, as we learned lobsters will not face U.S. tariffs. But there’s no sigh of relief from folks who depend on stability in the industry, says Geoff Irvine with the Lobster Council of Canada.

‘Make them pay’ - Fisheries CEO wants maximum $3 million fine for lobster breaches

‘Make them pay’ - Fisheries CEO wants maximum $3 million fine for lobster breaches CEO of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr Gavin Bellamy, is encouraging judges to hand out the maximum fines to fishers who continue to harvest lobster during the closed season, warning that Jamaica's seafood stocks are at risk. Under the...