Last Updated on October 13, 2026, 3:43 PM AST by Anthony Morris
The Department of Marine Resources is organising a series of stakeholder meetings across St. Kitts and Nevis. The meetings are being conducted in collaboration with the Blue Marine Foundation and Blue Conscience.
The department has confirmed that the stakeholder meeting is being hosted as part of an ongoing process to update the St. Kitts-Nevis Marine Management Area Plan. The Department of Marine Resources has been working with stakeholders to strengthen capacity and improve collaboration.
The sessions are being attended by fishermen, private sector representatives, and government stakeholders on both islands. The meetings serve as a platform for all the stakeholders to share perspectives, exchange ideas, and contribute to a more effective and inclusive approach to the growth of the island marine management.
The officials have shared that the people of the island are being educated on the importance of working together to protect the environment of St. Kitts and Nevis. The officials have also confirmed that they remain dedicated to strengthening and protecting the country’s marine resources.
The Department of Marine Resources has shared that “Our marine resources are a shared responsibility.” They also spoke about the importance of raising our voices on the international community for the future of the oceans.
Small island states like St. Kitts and Nevis are often significantly reliant on their oceans for their economic growth. The officials have shared that the members of the community will be given the opportunity to learn more about the ways in which they can protect the oceans.
The department has shared that ‘The future of our oceans depends on the voices, knowledge, and actions of the people who rely on them.”
The department is encouraging fishers, coastal communities, businesses, and the wider public to stay engaged and support efforts to protect our marine ecosystems for present and future generations
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