15/06/2026
We are truly saddened by the passing or Dr Shelly Ann Cox. She was an avid supporter in the development of Aquaculture and Aquaponics in Barbados and the region. Her work will always be remebered and we are truly blessed to have worked with her on several projects and training initiatives. RIP Dr Cox, you will be greatly missed.
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฟ. ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐น๐-๐๐ป๐ป ๐๐ผ๐
, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐, ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐
๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐บ (๐๐ฅ๐๐ )
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that we learned of the sudden passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Chief Fisheries Officer of Barbados. On behalf of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Secretariat, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and the entire fishing community of Barbados during this difficult time.
Throughout her distinguished career, Shelly-Ann served Barbados and the wider Caribbean with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and passion. As Chief Fisheries Officer, she played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable fisheries management, strengthening the resilience of fishing communities, promoting responsible stewardship of marine resources, and contributing to regional cooperation on issues of critical importance to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Her expertise, leadership, and commitment earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues across the Caribbean region and beyond.
Dr. Coxโs contributions extended well beyond the shores of Barbados. Through her active engagement in regional initiatives and collaboration with the CRFM and other partner organizations, she helped to shape policies and programs that have strengthened fisheries governance, enhanced food and nutrition security, and supported the livelihoods of thousands of fisherfolk and fish workers across the Caribbean. Shelly-Annโs voice was valued in regional discussions, and her dedication to the sustainable development of the fisheries sector leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to benefit future generations.
At this time of immense loss, our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, her colleagues at the Fisheries Division, and especially the fisherfolk and fishing communities of Barbados, who have lost a steadfast advocate and champion. May they find comfort in the remarkable impact she had during her lifetime and in the many lives Shelly-Ann touched through her service. We join the people of Barbados in mourning her passing and in celebrating a life devoted to advancing fisheries and the wellbeing of Caribbean people.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Dr. Marc Williams
Executive Director
CRFM Secretariat
13 June 2026
