Notices
| 1 | CLOSURE OF THE LOBSTER FISHERY |
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Production, Fisheries & Rural Development CLOSURE OF THE LOBSTER FISHERY The Public is advised that the annual closure of the Lobster fishery begins March 1, 2012 and extends to August 1, 2012, both days inclusive. When the lobster fishery is closed IT IS ILLEGAL TO: fish for, remove from the fishery waters,expose for sale, sell or purchase,or at any time have in his possession any lobster.The lobster fishery is closed annually as a means of ensuring that the lobster population can rebuild and contribute to sustainable livelihoods by reducing the amount of lobsters removed from the sea annually and reducing disturbances to lobsters during peak reproduction. The laws protecting lobsters have been in place for the past 17 years and are key tools in ensuring that lobsters can continue to provide valuable income for local fishers, vendors and restaurateurs as well as a source of protein for the general public.Department of Fisheries continues to be concerned about the lack of compliance with the closure of the lobster fishery. Members of the public, fishers, vendors and restaurant establishments that fail to comply with the closure of the lobster fishery threaten the ability of the lobster population to rebuild and achieve a healthy population for continued sustainable fishing. As such, non-compliance with the closure of the lobster fishery rules may result in the extended closure of the lobster fishery as a means of ensuring a healthy lobster population. Please report to the Marine Police, the nearest Police Station or Department of Fisheries, any person or establishment that is not complying with the rules of the closure of the lobster fishery.The Department appeals to the general public, local fishers, vendors, hotels and restaurants to comply with the annual closure of the lobster fishery. Anyone violating the Lobster Fishery Close Season rules may be fined up to EC$5000.00 for each offence.For additional information contact the Department of Fisheries at telephone number 468-4135. Department of Fisheries. | |
| 2 | Invitation to Tender for Insurance Coverage |
Invitation to Tender for Insurance Coverage The Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport invites tenders from interested Insurance companies, for coverage of its vehicle fleet for the period April 1st 2012 - March 31st, 2013.Interested Companies may request a listing of the vehicles to be insured from the Ministry's headquarters at Union, by contacting Ms. Fern Theodore at 468 - 4344. Special perils provided Cost of coverage and, any information deemed pertinent to the proposal. Tenders should be submitted in sealed envelopes labeled "Tender for the Insurance of MIPS&T Fleet of Vehicles" and addressed to:The Secretary Central Tenders BoardMinistry of Finance 3rd Floor Financial Centre Bridge Street , Castries To reach no later than 12:00 noon, February 28th, 2012. |