Judge lashes men for fishing without licences

Published date28 April 2022
AuthorTiffany Taylor
Publication titleJamaica Star, The (Kingston, Jamaica)
The senior jurist was not pleased with the number of cases being brought before the court for persons caught violating the fishing laws in the harbour

"It is a constant problem for the authorities and it puts them [fishermen] in danger as well. The maximum fine is $3 million and they increased it because they weren't taking it seriously. Apart from endangering themselves, they endanger others that use the harbour for certain things, and of course if something happens to them, they would be ready to sue the State," Crooks argued. Yesterday, Michael Sinclair and Calvin Jackson pleaded guilty to failure to have a fishing permit while fishing. The men were arrested and charged by the Marine police after they were seen casting lines at...

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