THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IT WILL BE HOLDING ITS ANNUAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING WORKSHOP DURING THE WEEK OF 3RD THROUGH 7TH NOVEMBER 2008.

THE PUBLIC IS TO NOTE THAT THE DEPARTMENT’S FAMILY ISLANDS OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED DURING THIS PERIOD AND THAT REQUESTS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE DEPARTMENT’S NEW PROVIDENCE OFFICE.

THE HEAD OFFICE AT EAST BAY STREET AND THE FOOD SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES AT GLADSTONE ROAD, WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER FROM 9:00AM TO 12:00 NOON AND ON WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER FROM 9:00AM TO 2:30PM.

THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES ASSURES THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, AND THE FISHERIES SECTOR IN PARTICULAR THAT THIS PLANNING SEESION WILL RESULT IN BETTER SERVICE THROUGHOUT 2009. THE DEPARTMENT REGRETS ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.