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Some of the fishermen who received certification in basic seamanship and navigation skills, share a moment with Mrs. Scarlette Gillings, Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (2nd left); Hon.Luther Buchanan, State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Dr. Fritz Pinnock Executive Director Caribbean Maritime Institute.
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Some 2,000 fishermen from 57 beaches have received certification in basic seamanship and navigation skills.The training forms part of the Jamaica Fishermen Cooperative Enhancement of the Cold Chain Supply and Safety project which also benefited 400 fisher vendors. It was done in conjunction with ODPEM, the JDF Coast Guard and the Caribbean Maritime Institute.This project falls under the Rural Economic Development Initiative, being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) with funds from the Government of Jamaica and the World Bank. A total of $18.2 million was expended under the project.