Topic: Fish Market
Landowner granted his day in court in fish market dispute
A landowner fighting government's attempts to forcibly acquire his waterfront property in order to preserve a local fish market will have his day in court.
Fishermen: ‘We have been using Red Spot Bay for over 50 years’
Elderly fishermen say they have been cleaning and selling their catch at Red Spot Bay for more than half a century.
Let the fish market be
Regarding the open-air fish market at George Town harbour. We discovered the fish market during our first trip in 1983.
Every trip in subsequent years...
Property owner vows to fight plans to seize his land for fish market
Landowner Chris Johnson insists his waterfront property in George Town is “not for sale at any price” despite government’s plans to forcibly purchase the site for a fish market.
Businessman Chris Johnson sent back to drawing board over plans for fish market site
The long-running saga of the future of Red Spot beach in George Town, which is currently used as a fish market, has been delayed yet again due to confusion over the application documents.
Minister slapped down over incitement to violence concern
A government minister was ordered to withdraw remarks that could be seen as an incitement to violence during a fiery debate over the future of a beach traditionally used by fishermen.
Fish market site row to return to planning board
The Public Lands Commission says fishermen at the George Town fish market on the waterfront may have the right to continue operating at the site, despite protracted efforts by the site's owner to remove them and turn the location into a "park-like" area.
Fight over fish market site heads to Conservation Council
A application to construct a seaside park at the location currently being used as the fish market in George Town, has been referred to the National Conservation Council for review, by the Central Planning Authority.
Landowner’s plan for Red Spot Beach sparks protest talk
The owner of the parcel of land surrounding Red Spot Beach in George Town has applied for planning permission to build stairs and a ramp to allow for easier public access.
Fish market land sale being considered
The owner of the land on which the fish market is located in George Town, said he is considering an offer to sell the property to an undisclosed buyer.
CPA adjourns application to remove concrete slab at fish market
The Central Planning Authority has adjourned an application to remove a slab of concrete at the Red Spot Bay fish market off North Church...
Fishermen call for gov’t to buy land for market
Fishermen say they are disappointed in last week's vote against a private member’s motion in Parliament calling for the compulsory acquisition of a piece of land, along North Church Street, in George Town, which is being used as a fish market.
Landowner looks to evict waterfront fishermen
The owner of a parcel of George Town beach used for years by local fishermen as a fish market has filed a writ with the Grand Court to bar them from using the property.
Fishermen, owner in dispute over use of market site
The owner of the Fish Market site on the George Town waterfront says the fishermen who recently returned to the location to resume selling fish there will have to move.
