Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament

LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Veteran fisherman Phillip Smith Robin added yet another fisherman’s tournament title to his bulging collection, when the Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament was held as part of the observances of Virgin Islands Day on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Mr Smith Robin weighed in his catch at 115.10 lbs.

He claimed the trophy for Heaviest Overall Catch" and a cheque for $1000.00.

The 2nd place prize went to Mr Wilbert A. Penn, who weighed in a catch of 20.9 lbs.

Mr Penn pocketed $500.00.

Gov’t ‘committed to moving forward fisheries’- Dr the Hon Karl Dawson

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) noted that he was pleased with the outcome of the tournament, although he did not expect a high turnout due to it being planned in a short space of time and fishermen needed time to prepare.

“But we are committed, the government, to show our interest in moving forward fisheries, so we thought it was important that we at least hold the fishermen’s tournament this year.