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Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, who was engaged in observing activities in a number of fishery harbours in the Southern Province on 29.06.2024 stated that the construction work of Gandara fishery harbour, which is currently being built in the Southern Province, would be completed this year facilitating the fishermen to go fishing at sea.

fishing trawler 6Nearly 5 months ago “Lorenzo Putha” a multiday fishing vessel that sailed from the Chilaw Sea area to the Arabian Sea was captured by Somalian pirates and later on it was rescued by Seychelles Coast Guards.

DSC 2708 minFor the first in Sri Lanka, SLIC, a local canned fish company with SLS certification produced and issued its latest product, a pack of sustainable Jack Mackerel fish to the market. The launching of this product was held on 2024-06-21, at the Ministry of Fisheries.

  1. Mr. Nishantha Mohan Wickremasinghe assumed duties as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries.
  2. “All the arrangements have been made to bring our fishermen who were in the fishing boat abducted by Somalian pirates and currently in the custody of Seychelles Government, back to Sri Lanka. The President too intervened in this task.” Says Fisheries Mini
  3. “I appreciate the grant of 3 Million Dollars provided by Japan through the World Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)  to develop the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sri Lanka.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  4. A Marine Volunteer Force to Monitor the Illegal Fishing Activities of Indian Fishermen
  5. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda tells the representatives of Fishermen’s Associations that he will discuss with the Finance Ministry regarding the removal of VAT tax and the provision of fuel relief.
  6. “The Ocean, Which Never Runs out of Resources, also Never Runs out of Challenges”Ministry of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda Says.
  7. A Project to Empower Fishermen together with the Ministries of Fisheries and Social Empowerment
  8. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda says that countries such as India, China and Japan are to provide more than 4900 million rupees for the development of Northern Province and we should utilize this money properly.
  9. A Request from the owners of the multi-day fishing vessels for a Guaranteed Price for Tuna Fish and a Recognized policy for the Fishing Activities of the Multi-Day Fishing Vessels.
  10. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda Declares that India will not be Allowed to Fish in the Sri Lankan Territorial Waters
  11. The President Appoints an Expert Committee to Transform the Fishing Industry into a Major Contributor to the National Economy according to the Principles of Blue Economy
  12. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda Meets the French Ambassador
  13. “Measures will be taken to present the new Fisheries Act in the Parliament within a month and to implement it” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  14. “Measures should be taken to secure the Local Fishing Community, at this year’s World Trade Conference.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  15. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Directors to Raise Awareness of the Fishermen about the New Fisheries Bill
  16. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex.
  17. “The issues of the Beach Seine ( Ma Dhel) fishing industry at Mullaitivu will be solved expeditiously.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  18. “Measures will be taken to bring “Lorenzo Putha” vessel and the Fishermen back to Sri Lanka as soon as possible.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  19. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  20. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  21. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  22. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  23. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
  24. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  25. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
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