Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament
Mr Smith Robin weighed in his catch at 115.10 lbs.
He claimed the trophy for Heaviest Overall Catch" and a cheque for $1000.00.
The 2nd place prize went to Mr Wilbert A. Penn, who weighed in a catch of 20.9 lbs.
Mr Penn pocketed $500.00.
Gov’t ‘committed to moving forward fisheries’- Dr the Hon Karl Dawson
Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) noted that he was pleased with the outcome of the tournament, although he did not expect a high turnout due to it being planned in a short space of time and fishermen needed time to prepare.
“But we are committed, the government, to show our interest in moving forward fisheries, so we thought it was important that we at least hold the fishermen’s tournament this year.
“We were happy to hold it in honour of Mr Obel Penn, a fisherman from the East End,” Dr the Hon Dawson told Virgin Islands News Online.
As another indication of the government’s commitment to fisheries, Dr Dawson said, along with other activities, there will be an exchange with fishermen from the VI to Barbados in the next two weeks.
“We certainly want to signal to the fishermen that we are serious about fishing and this government is intentional about moving forward the fishing sector during this term,” Dr Dawson remarked.
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