Formed in 1993, the Southern Fishermen Association represents the local fishermen of Grand Mal, St. George's.
Our institution formed out of a need for a social security programme to protect local fishermen. After an incident in which a local fisherman, unfortunately, lost his life at sea, we realised our need for an association to provide for the immediate and long term needs of our loved ones in the event of an incident.
In 1999, as the Southern Fishermen Association Inc., we began our fish processing operations. And, today we operate out of a newly constructed HACCP-approved facility located at Grand Mal, St. George's.
We export to various countries internationally. Presently, we ship yellowfin tuna to the United States and Canada, with the UK being a potential market.
Also, we supply the local market with fresh and frozen fish, as well as, salted and smoked fish, and packaged flying fish filet. In turn, our products are sold to hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and shops.
Additionally, we are currently in the process of introducing a bacon substitute made from smoked fish as an addition to our products.
At the Southern Fishermen Association, we remain a sustainable and manageable fisheries resource.
