Hefty Fine for Persons Found with Lobsters during Closed Season
Persons found with lobsters during the closed season, which runs from April 1 to June 30, 2024, will face a maximum fine of $3 million or two years in prison. The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reminding Jamaicans that fishing for lobsters, including spiny lobsters, during the closed season is illegal. A recent statement from the Authority noted that persons...