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The Minister stated that the new Fisheries Act, which has amended all of the flaws of the existing Act, has been presented for the benefit of the fishermen in Sri Lanka and is intended to elevate the nation's fishing industry to an international level.

WhatsApp Image 2024 02 11 at 13.45.474Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex on 2024.02.11 and instructed the Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries Miss. Nayana Kumari Somarathne to provide solutions to the prevailing issues at the Fish Market Complex.

WhatsApp Image 2024 02 07 at 11.50.33A group of Representatives of the Fisheries Societies that engage in Beach Seine fishing industry at Mullaitivu met the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda on 2024-02-06 at the Ministry of Fisheries, and discussed the prevailing issues when engaging in Beach Seine fishing.

  1. “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.
  2. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  3. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  4. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  5. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  6. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
  7. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  8. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  9. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda explains to the Ministry officials on the strategic plan required to develop the freshwater fishing industry in 2024.
  10. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  11. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  12. “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.
  13. The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chung met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  14. All the issues of the fisheries community are to the attention of the Honorable President
  15. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  16. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  17. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  18. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  19. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  20. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  21. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
  22. Action will be taken to provide necessary assistance to uplift the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  23. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says land will be released soon for the shrimp farm project proposed to be constructed in Hungama area.
  24. The report of the observations made by the Indian experts in order to develop the Fisheries sector was submitted to the Minister of Fisheries.
  25. Fisheries Corporation is ready to win the trust of the customers - Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries.
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