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Florida fishermen reel in $2.5 million bale of cocaine

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:51 GMT

Source: youknowyoureafloridianwhen.tumblr.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Fishermen 'catch' $2.5 million worth of cocaine off Florida coast

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:31:08 GMT

Source: www.digitaljournal.com --- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A group of fishermen working a couple of miles off of a Florida coastline recently snagged a large amount of cocaine. Officials estimate the catch is worth about $2.5 million. ...

Hawaii fishermen say development is hurting reefs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:29:56 GMT

Source: www.staradvertiser.com --- Monday, June 17, 2013
Hawaii fishermen asked policymakers to address how runoff caused by land development harms reefs, fisheries and oceans when they consider how to cope with the effects of climate change. ...

Jaya flays Centre's 'apathy' to Lankan Navy attacks on fishermen

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:50:46 GMT

Source: news.chennaionline.com --- Monday, June 17, 2013
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said the 'callous apathy' of the Central Government has emboldened the Sri Lankan Navy to continue its predatory onslaughts on fisherfolk with impunity and exhorted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take steps for immediate release of all the 57 fishermen of Rameswaram languishing in Sri Lankan Jails. ...

8 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:53:26 GMT

Source: www.mynews.in --- Monday, June 17, 2013
Colombo: The eight fishermen were arrested on charges of engaging in illegal fishing activity, the second instance since the 45-day fishing ban in India ended on June 1. Based on the Mannar district judge_s order on Sunday they were remanded to custo ...

Fed Farm Bill includes provisions for fishermen

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:35 GMT

Source: www.newburyportnews.com --- Monday, June 17, 2013
The federal government's 2013 Farm Bill approved last week by the U.S. Senate also includes a pair of provisions aimed at providing help for the embattled Gloucester and New England groundfishing industry. But there remain no signs of direct aid aim ...

First Minister Pays Tribute to The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation as it Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Source: www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org --- Sunday, June 16, 2013
The Scottish fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is marking 40 years of representing and promoting the interests of Scotland’s fish catching sector with a special celebration event in St Andrewslast Friday night. ...

Two fishermen arrested by Israeli navy and their boat confiscated

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:15:17 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Sunday, June 16, 2013
Two fishermen arrested by Israeli navy and their boat confiscated Two fishermen arrested by Israeli navy and their boat confiscated palsolidarity.org 17th June 2013 | International Solidarity Movement, Rosa Schiano | Gaza, Occupied Palestine During the night of Friday, June 7, 2013 there was an escalation of attacks by the Israeli navy against the fishermen of Gaza. The Committee of the … Continue… ...

Fishermen venture out to sea following bad weather spell

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:48:14 GMT

Source: v3.itnnews.lk --- Sunday, June 16, 2013
The fishermen have ventured out to the sea with the easing of the inclement weather. The fisheries industry was hampered by the torrential rains and strong winds experienced during the past few days. Our representative caught on his camera how the fishermen in Ambalangoda started their livelihood once again . Meanwhile the Met Department said that the velocity of winds will remain at 30 -40 kilo metres per hour amidst rainy weather. Duty Officer at the Met Department K.D. Sujeeva said that rain will be experienced tonight and tomorrow in western, Sabaragamuva, and southern provinces. Strong winds may prevail in the western slopes of the central hills. Rains or thunder showers may prevail over the sea off the coasts between Puttalam and Hambantota via Colombo. The south westerly winds of 30-40 kilo metres per hour may be experienced off the western and southern coasts. He said that the speed may increase up to 50 kilo metres per hour causing rough seas. ...

Honest fishermen land $2.5M 'Florida blowfish'

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:39:33 GMT

Source: www.outdoorpressroom.com --- Sunday, June 16, 2013
Humorist Ed Zern built his writing career poking fun at the lack of honesty and integrity practiced by American anglers. We wonder what he'd write today when Florida coastal fishermen periodically net bales of marijuana, otherwise known as "square grouper," or last week's catch by five honest anglers south of the Destin East Pass--25 kilos of cocaine with a street value of $2.5 million. Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office press release . ...

Indian fishermen arrested

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:20:49 GMT

Source: colombogazette.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
The navy arrested eight fishermen off Mannar while poaching in Sri Lankan waters late last night, the police media unit said today. A navy unit of the Thalaimannar naval base arrested the fishermen and also seized two trawlers. The Indians were handed over to the Thalaimannar police for further investigations. The police said that the [...] ...

Insurance policy for the fishermen is compulsory from January.

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:30:17 GMT

Source: www.slbc.lk --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
A vessel monitoring system is to be set up in Sri Lanka before end of the year. Minister Rajitha Senaratne says satellite technology will be used for this process. It will also enable to provide correct information to the fishermen and to provide them an efficient service. This new initiative will facilitate around 4,200 multi day crafts. The estimated cost for the establishment of the system is 80 million rupees. ...

Eight Fishermen Arrested by Lankan Navy

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:08:52 GMT

Source: www.outlookindia.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sri Lankan Naval men today arrested eight fishermen, who had put to sea from here in two boats, when they were fishing off Katchatheevu, officials said. The fishermen have been taken to taken to Talaimannar district of Sri Lanka, officials said. Meanwhile, four fishermen, missing since June 12, were traced near Katchatheevu, an islet in the Palk Straits, where their boat got stranded due to technical snag in the engine. They have been rescued and brought here by other fishermen, officials said. ...

Eight fishermen arrested by Lankan navy, taken to Talaimannar district of Sri Lanka

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:35:40 GMT

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sri Lankan naval men today, arrested eight fishermen, who had were out in the sea on two boats, when they were fishing off Katchatheevu, officials said. ...

Two Berbice fishermen feared dead after pirate attack

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:27:00 GMT

Source: www.stabroeknews.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
Two fishermen from the No. 66 Fisheries are feared dead after they were tortured and thrown overboard on Tuesday evening by five armed pirates who burnt their boat. The captain, known as ‘Fine Man’... View full article at stabroeknews.com ...

DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines--Eight fishermen from Bolinao who had been reported mi...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:01:06 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines--Eight fishermen from Bolinao who had been reported missing telephoned the owner of their boat Saturday to say they had survived a stormy day out at sea and managed to land their vessel somewhere but could not find their way … 8 Pangasinan fishermen say they’re safe but lost ...

Video: 16-foot shark circles fishermen's boat off NJ shore

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:50:05 GMT

Source: www.digitaljournal.com --- Saturday, June 15, 2013
Three fishermen had an uncomfortably close encounter with a great white shark off the Jersey Shore. Rob Pompilio, Mike Long and a friend, from Little Egg Harbor Township, encountered the shark Sunday afternoon, about 30 miles southeast of Atlantic City. ...

Funeral applause as authorities blamed for fishermen taking risks

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:00:02 GMT

Source: www.independent.ie --- Friday, June 14, 2013
MOURNERS at the funeral of three Bolger brothers killed while out lobster fishing last week broke into a spontaneous round of applause after a member of the grief stricken family blamed successive governments for forcing fishermen to take bigger risks in smaller boats. ...

Fishermen spot great white shark in New Jersey

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:38:57 GMT

Source: www.upi.com --- Friday, June 14, 2013
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 14 (UPI) -- A trio of New Jersey fishermen said they captured video footage of a great white shark circling their boat. ...

The Met department informs the fishermen to refrain from fishing activities today as well.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:26:42 GMT

Source: www.slbc.lk --- Friday, June 14, 2013
The Met department requests fishermen to refrain from fishing activities in the sea areas from Mannar to Colombo and off the coast from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Jaffna as well as in Trincomalee. The Department says the prevailing windy weather conditions will decrease tomorrow. However showers will occur in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces at times. Meanwhile the Disaster Management Center says providing of relief for the people affected from the recent heavy showers is being carried out continuously. Deputy Director of the center Sarath Lal Kumara says only a group of 170 persons are temporarily sheltered in welfare centers. ...