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Barbados is mourning the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, whose death has sent shockwaves throughout the island and the wider Caribbean fisheries community.
Reports indicate that Dr. Cox collapsed while presenting an award at a fishing event in Weston, St. James, on Friday. Emergency efforts were made to revive her at the scene before she was rushed to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. She was 37 years old.
In a heartfelt tribute, Mia Mottley described Dr. Cox’s passing as a loss that goes far beyond the “sting of death.”
Prime Minister Mottley praised Dr. Cox as a dedicated public servant whose life’s work was devoted to improving the lives of fisherfolk across Barbados. She noted that while Dr. Cox was an accomplished academic, her true passion was advocating for the men and women who depend on the sea for their livelihoods.
“She did not simply work in the fishing industry; she lived for it and for them,” Mottley said, highlighting Dr. Cox’s unwavering commitment to the sector and its development.
The Prime Minister noted that despite serving as Chief Fisheries Officer for just three and a half years, Dr. Cox made an extraordinary impact. She championed policies aimed at strengthening the resilience of the fisheries sector in the face of climate change and economic uncertainty, while promoting modern practices to secure the future of fishing communities.
Mottley also commended Dr. Cox’s ability to bridge science and practical experience, ensuring that fisherfolk were heard, respected, and included in discussions affecting their livelihoods.
Dr. Cox’s passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from colleagues, government officials, members of the fishing community, and citizens across Barbados.
Her legacy of service, advocacy, and dedication to the fisheries sector will be remembered for years to come
Barbados is mourning the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, whose death has sent shockwaves throughout the island and the wider Caribbean fisheries community.
Reports indicate that Dr. Cox collapsed while presenting an award at a fishing event in Weston, St. James, on Friday. Emergency efforts were made to revive her at the scene before she was rushed to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. She was 37 years old.
In a heartfelt tribute, Mia Mottley described Dr. Cox’s passing as a loss that goes far beyond the “sting of death.”
Prime Minister Mottley praised Dr. Cox as a dedicated public servant whose life’s work was devoted to improving the lives of fisherfolk across Barbados. She noted that while Dr. Cox was an accomplished academic, her true passion was advocating for the men and women who depend on the sea for their livelihoods.
“She did not simply work in the fishing industry; she lived for it and for them,” Mottley said, highlighting Dr. Cox’s unwavering commitment to the sector and its development.
The Prime Minister noted that despite serving as Chief Fisheries Officer for just three and a half years, Dr. Cox made an extraordinary impact. She championed policies aimed at strengthening the resilience of the fisheries sector in the face of climate change and economic uncertainty, while promoting modern practices to secure the future of fishing communities.
Mottley also commended Dr. Cox’s ability to bridge science and practical experience, ensuring that fisherfolk were heard, respected, and included in discussions affecting their livelihoods.
Dr. Cox’s passing has been met with an outpouring of grief from colleagues, government officials, members of the fishing community, and citizens across Barbados.
Her legacy of service, advocacy, and dedication to the fisheries sector will be remembered for years to come
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