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DVXzPiEX4AAknvJThe Ministry of Fisheries and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are making arrangements  to introduce a new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act in accordance with the directives and guidance of His Excellency the President, Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda, and State Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Piyal Nishantha, with the goal of developing the fisheries sector and the sustainable harvesting through the long-term conservation and the management of fisheries and aquatic resources by repealing the existing Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No.02 of 1996.

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The Ministry of Fisheries has planned to hold the celebration of the International Fisheries Day which falls on November 21 in Jaffna.

DSC 1068Many fisheries associations in Chilaw region met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda on 11.09.2023 and discussed numerous issues affecting the fishermen in their region.

  1. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  2. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  3. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
  4. Fish from Fisheries Coperation delivered to home through Online System
  5. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  6. 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.
  7. A program will be arranged to encourage exporters of aquatic resources. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  8. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  9. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  10.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  11. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  12. 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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  14. Opportunity for consumers to make transactions at Ceylon Fishery Corporation outlets all over the Island through the QR code system.
  15. All the transactions of the Fisheries Department are digitalized
  16. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda provides solutions to the issues of Chilaw fishermen.
  17. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  18. “Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector will be brought up to the International level through the new Fisheries Act.” Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said this to the Ambassador of the European Union.
  19. Distribution of Kerosene provided by the Chinese Government to the fishermen is commenced. Chinese Ambassador states that the nets, boats, and financial aid to build houses will be provided to Fishermen.
  20. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  21. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  22. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
  23. X-Press Pearl compensation money should be used properly to strengthen Fisheries Industry
  24. Fisheries sector must increase exports as there is a massive demand for fish in Europe – Prime Minister
  25. Steps will be taken to introduce modern technology into ornamental fish farming industry – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda
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