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Mr. Douglas Devananda stated that he had brought up all of the concerns with the fisheries community including the shortage of fuel for fishermen and the rise in fishing equipment costs, to Honorable President Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, and that the president would address them expeditiously.

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Due to the existence of a suitable environment for the cultivation of sea plants on the coast of Sri Lanka, many foreign investors are showing more interest in investing in this sector.

 

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On November 27, 2023, a special meeting was convened between the and Mr. Douglas Devananda, the Minister of Fisheries and representatives of the IOC Company to discuss the preparation of a program to supply fuel at concessionary prices to multi-day fishing vessels operating in Sri Lanka.

  1. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  2. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  3. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  4. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  5. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
  6. Action will be taken to provide necessary assistance to uplift the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  7. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says land will be released soon for the shrimp farm project proposed to be constructed in Hungama area.
  8. The report of the observations made by the Indian experts in order to develop the Fisheries sector was submitted to the Minister of Fisheries.
  9. Fisheries Corporation is ready to win the trust of the customers - Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries.
  10. Calling for suggestions and opinions for the new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act from the relevant stakeholders.
  11. It has been decided to celebrate International Fisheries Day on November 21 in Jaffna.
  12. The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda gives solutions to the problems faced by the fishermen in Chilaw
  13. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  14. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  15. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
  16. Fish from Fisheries Coperation delivered to home through Online System
  17. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  18. Although we got the ownership of Katchatheevu Island , we have lost the vast sea area where we got the fish harvest, says Minister of Lands Douglas Devananda.
  19. A program will be arranged to encourage exporters of aquatic resources. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  20. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  21. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  22.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  23. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  24. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and the Governor of Eastern Province had a special discussion to stop the illegal fishing activities in Trincomalee.
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