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Roseau, Dominica – November 13 2026 — The Fisheries Division continued its efforts to expand Dominica’s aquaculture industry with the distribution of approximately 40,000 Giant Freshwater Prawn post-larvae to six local farmers on Monday, November 2, 2026. The distribution took place at the Jimmit State-Owned Fisheries Hatchery and formed part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing domestic prawn production while providing greater support to individuals involved in aquaculture.
The six beneficiaries were Jess JnoHope of Newfoundland, Shawn Martin and George Fontain of Bagatelle, Martin Tyson of Salybia, Norris Francois of Hatten Garden, and Grow Green Aqua Farm of Portsmouth. Under the programme, participating farmers received post-larvae and broodstock to support their production activities, with mature prawns subsequently returned to the hatchery to help maintain a continuous breeding and production cycle. The initiative was expected to increase the availability of locally produced prawns while creating opportunities for farmers to supply hotels, restaurants and other domestic markets with fresh, high-value seafood.
Beyond strengthening the aquaculture sector, the programme also sought to improve national food and nutrition security by expanding the availability of alternative protein sources. The Fisheries Division encouraged landowners and prospective farmers interested in entering the industry to explore opportunities in freshwater prawn farming and seek further information from the division. The initiative is part of efforts to develop local agricultural production, strengthen food security and create additional income-generating opportunities for Dominican farmers.
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