By Val Matthias. Updated 3:50 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Consumers in St Vincent and the Grenadines are set to benefit from reduced fish prices later this month as part of activities marking Fisherman’s Day 2026.
Organisers say fishermen will sell several popular fish species directly to the public at significantly discounted prices during celebrations at the Kingstown Fish Market on May 25.
In an interview with SVGTV News, Senior Fisheries Officer and Fisherman’s Day Coordinator Ferique Shortte said the initiative was designed to make seafood more affordable while also supporting local fishers and encouraging greater public participation in the annual observance.
“We’ve spoken to the management of the Kingston Fish Market, and they have agreed to waive the landing toll, the scale fee and stall fee that vendors usually pay daily,” Shortte said.
He explained that removing those fees would allow fishermen to pass the savings directly on to customers.
“What we want is for the fishermen to sell their fish directly to the public at the market price,” he added.
According to organisers, dolphin, kingfish and marlin are expected to sell for around EC$9 per pound during the event, while tuna species including yellowfin, blackfin and albacore are expected to retail for approximately EC$8 per pound.
Shortte said those prices are considerably lower than what consumers often pay under normal market conditions.
“Regular price is up to twelve dollars, as much as fifteen dollars in certain places,” he noted.
The reduced-price sale forms part of a month of activities organised for Fisherman’s Day 2026, which runs from April 24 to May 25 under the theme: “Right Food for a Better Future.” and slogan “health fish tasty dish”
Activities include fishing competitions, beach clean-ups, school lectures, cooking competitions and skills training sessions across several communities, including Barrouallie, Calliaqua and Kingstown.
Fisherman’s Day is observed annually in St Vincent and the Grenadines to recognise the contribution of fishers and coastal communities to food security, employment and the national economy.
The fisheries sector remains an important source of income for hundreds of Vincentians, particularly in rural and coastal communities where fishing supports families and small businesses.
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