Barbados Fishing Struggles with Ice | Barbados News

Barbados’ fishing industry is in a cold sweat as ice shortages threaten to spoil the season—just when it matters most. With one of two key ice machines down for repairs, fishermen are racing to get it back online before November’s peak season, or risk shutting down operations mid-catch. Ice isn’t just about keeping fish fresh—it’s critical for safety, preventing salmonella and ensuring quality. But it’s not just ice: diesel costs are sky-high, and no subsidies are on the table, squeezing profits even further. Fishermen are pleading with the government to cut fuel prices by 40 cents, but that’s just one more hurdle in a chain where every link—from bait to insurance to refrigeration—adds up fast. When ice fails, the whole system chills—and so does their livelihood. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d838c99a4c506a92