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illegal fishing

November 4, 2020

In reversal, US fisherman pleads guilty

When United States fisherman Michael Foy went to trial early this month, his defence team argued that he was innocent of all three charges against him: illegal entry, arriving at …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 15, 2020

US captain cleared of illegal fishing, but still faces other charges

On June 8, United States fisherman Michael Foy was detained off the southern tip of Norman Island, and the next day he was charged with illegal entry, entering the territory …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 6, 2020

Government to crack down on illegal fishing

The Virgin Islands includes more than 87,000 square kilometres of marine space, and government leaders are urging people who draw on its resources to take better care of it. “As …

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by Dana Kampa

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