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Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute Act (CAP. 39:53).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment, administration and operation of the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Capacity building Certification Education Fishery management and conservation Business/industry/corporations Institution Liability/compensation Sustainable development
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the establishment, funds and management of the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute; the powers, duties and functions of the Board of Directors; and the composition of the Technical Committee to assist the Board of Directors. Section 4 sets out the purpose of the Institute, as: (I) to provide training in all sectors of the fishing industry; (II) to assist participating States in implementing plans for fisheries development; (III) to provide training for counterpart staff; (IV) to advise governments in the Caribbean region on the certification of captains of fishing vessels and on other ancillary matters; and (V) generally to provide such assistance as would ensure a viable fisheries industry in the Caribbean region. Section 14 states that the privileges and immunities set out in the project agreement shall apply to personnel of the United Nations Development Programme, the Executing Agency and any other agency of the United Nations associated with the Institute.

Full text
English
Website
agla.gov.tt