Last Updated on April 15, 2025, 1:28 PM AST by Anthony Morris
The Nevis Island Administration has made a senior fisherman, Franklyn Daniel and his family most proud over the recent donation of a brand new Yamaha Enduro outboard engine. NIA has helped Franklyn Daniel return to sea and continue the trade he had to stop for more than six decades.
A presentation ceremony was held at the Daniels’ family home in Fountain Village on April 10, 2025. Representing the side of the family from Franklyn Daniel, he had cousins, a son who was named Percy, his grandchildren, and even a great grandchild there with him.
It’s said that the vessel’s engine which has an estimated value of EC $12,800 was given because the fisherman’s vessel came back with no engine which makes it impossible for the boat to be used by an 80-year-old man trying to work.
NIA Supports Veteran Fisherman
Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources Eric Evelyn revealed that the Nevis Island Administration acted promptly upon learning about Daniel’s loss.
He also added that the Cabinet had deliberated on the situation and decided unanimously to replace a new outboard engine since the boat had been returned without one.
Minister Evelyn said that while the same engine costs the Administration EC $12,800, they tried to do the best they could to make what they considered a significant difference. It was meant to help rehabilitate his capacity to catch fish, not just for his family’s consumption, but also to supply the wider population of Nevis with the fish, a key source of protein in the diet of the people of Nevis.
Ministers present during the donation
Accompanying Director of Marine Resources for St Kitts and Nevis Randel Thompson and representatives from the Department of Marine Resources was Corey Maynard, Deputy Director of Marine Resources.
The delegates’ presence underscored the Administration’s support for Daniel and his family, but also fishermen in the area.
Daniel After Suffering a Deep Loss
Franklyn Daniel, NV Monica’s owner, posted on social media after the presentation ceremony on April 10, thanking the public for their support of him following the loss of his boat earlier this year.
The support he got really inspires him to reconstruct his life, and get back to the sea — the only thing that makes his live.
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