Tent Bay fishing community mourns passing of Chief Fisheries Officer

June 15, 2026

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The sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox yesterday has deeply affected the Tent Bay fishing village.

Dr Cox had been expected to attend today’s cook-off between Tent Bay and the island’s other fishing villages.

Instead, the event was cancelled as a sombre mood settled over the St Joseph fishing community.

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