The new Fisheries Complex at the Point Wharf, St. John's, was officially opened in January, 2006, but it is not fully operational as yet. This complex is the fourth to be built in Antigua and Barbuda, with the assistance of the Japanese government, but the range of facilities makes it different from the rest.

Under the Japanese grant aid system, the Point Wharf Fisheries Complex was constructed in 2005. This facility is significantly important to the fisheries sector mainly because of its location and the range of services that are offered. Before 2005, fisheries complexes have been built at Urlings, Parham and at the Market Wharf in St. John's, all located in Antigua. It is anticipated that the next fisheries complex to be built will be in Barbuda.

All fisheries complexes built in Antigua share certain basic components, including: paved landing wharf for the docking of fishing vessels, a slipway for the hauling out of small boats, lockers for the storage of equipment and materials, space for engine and boat repairs, a fish retail market area for scaling, gutting and vending of fish, ice machine and other cold storage facilities, offices and a meeting room. The Fisheries Complex at the Point Wharf was built with additional features. These include: a mechanical lift for hauling out boats, a processing unit equipped with additional equipment such as blast freezer, a smoker, manual and electrical scaling implements, a laboratory for performing basic chemical and biological tests and space specifically for community use. In addition, the meeting room is equipped with audio-visual equipment for easier electronic presentation of information. The main building of the complex also houses the offices of the Fisheries Division.

The new Fisheries Complex at Point is truly different. When it becomes fully operational, the processing unit will be the major hub of activity as all fish exports will be channeled through the facility to ensure adequate quality control of fisheries products. The Fisheries Division is committed to the management and development of the fisheries sector of Antigua and Barbuda.