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A discussion with regards to the above issue was held at the Ministry of Fisheries on 13.03.2024 under the chairmanship of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda, with a group of representatives of the Association of Fish Exporters and the Association of Multi-Day Fishing Vessel Owners.

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Although the Tamil Nadu government had requested the Sri Lankan government to allow Indian fishermen to fish in Sri Lankan waters, the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda, has strongly rejected it.

WhatsApp Image 2024 03 11 at 10.31.29 AMHis Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed an expert committee headed by the engineer Mr. Mangala P.B.Yapa with the aims of presenting targeted recommendations for transforming Sri Lanka's fishing industry into a major contributor to the national economy while ensuring sustainability in accordance with blue economy principles.

  1. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda Meets the French Ambassador
  2. “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.
  3. “Measures should be taken to secure the Local Fishing Community, at this year’s World Trade Conference.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  4. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Directors to Raise Awareness of the Fishermen about the New Fisheries Bill
  5. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex.
  6. “The issues of the Beach Seine ( Ma Dhel) fishing industry at Mullaitivu will be solved expeditiously.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  7. “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.
  8. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  9. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  10. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  11. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  12. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
  13. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  14. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  15. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda explains to the Ministry officials on the strategic plan required to develop the freshwater fishing industry in 2024.
  16. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  17. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  18. “Scientists of NARA can make a great contribution to the well-being of our countrymen and the development of our Fisher Folk.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  19. The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chung met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  20. All the issues of the fisheries community are to the attention of the Honorable President
  21. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  22. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  23. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  24. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  25. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
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