FOGO ISLAND, NL – The Fogo Island Economic Development Partnership (EDP) is now officially a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the economic development of the island community. The EDP begins to serve the island as it celebrates the 50th anniversaries of...
The provincial government has approved approximately $1.8 million so far this year as part of the $2-million seafood innovation and transition program for 2017-18. To date, applications from 62 projects have been approved for funding, up from 37 the previous year....
When it comes to the fishery, co-op groups can work. That’s the message from FFAW President Keith Sullivan who was commenting on the Fogo Island Co-op Group, which just celebrated 50 years on the island. He says the group has helped improve the economy in the region,...
News Release From Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Federal and provincial government investments help strengthen and diversify area’s economic sectors August 26, 2017 – Fogo Island, NL – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Continued economic success depends on a...
Phil Barnes, the manager of the Fogo Island co-op, says he’s trying to figure out how to deal with the loss of most of his shrimp supply. Watch Radio/Central Morning Episode on CBC
