Some Treasure Beach fishermen asked Senator Chris Tufton to put forth the following resolution to the Senate:

Whereas approximately 40,000 fishermen and 300,000 Jamaicans survive from direct and indirect involvement in the fishing industry;

And Whereas the fishing industry has been experiencing steady decline over the years in terms of catch weight and quality;

And Whereas Hurricane Ivan further devasted the industry at great pain and suffering to fishers and their families;

And Whereas the cost to operate in the fishing industry has seen tremendous increases with a less than commensurate increase in revenues;

And Whereas there has been a long delay in the implementation of pending legislation aimed at modernizing and guiding the sustainable recovery and development of the industry;

Be It Resolved that this Honourable Senate call on the Government to establish a joint select committee of Parliament to examine and make recommendations to Parliament regarding all aspects of the operations of the fishing industry towards achieving its sustainable recovery and development.

HI BR. MELVIN,
OUR DEEPEST SMYPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OVER THERE IN NEW COMEVALLEY AT THIS SAD TIME. MAY JEHOVAH BLESS AND KEEP YOU STRONG. YOUR WIFE WAS A VERY NICE LADY. SHE WILL BE MISS BY ALOT OF PEOPLE.

FROM SADIS (N.Y.)AND HARRIS WILLIAMS AND FAMILY AT BEACON.