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Attending the event to conduct medical tests, first aid, and issuing medical reports to Fishermen held at Wellamankara on 26-01-2024, the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda stated that the President has promised him to solve all the issues faced by the fishing community such as fuel issue, import of Fish and the price hike of Fishing appliances, as soon as possible.

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Speaking to representatives of several Freshwater Fishermen's Associations in Kilinochchi on January 17, 2024, Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, said that he was not in politics for fun and that the government, acting on the president's orders, was doing everything it could to assist citizens during the economic downturn while taking into account the state of the nation.

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A discussion on the issues that have arisen regarding the livelihood of fishermen in Mannar District was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Fisheries, Hon. Douglas Devananda on 14.01.2024 at the Auditorium of Mannar District Fisheries Department.

  1. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  2. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  3. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda explains to the Ministry officials on the strategic plan required to develop the freshwater fishing industry in 2024.
  4. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  5. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  6. “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.
  7. The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chung met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  8. All the issues of the fisheries community are to the attention of the Honorable President
  9. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  10. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  11. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  12. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  13. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  14. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  15. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
  16. Action will be taken to provide necessary assistance to uplift the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  17. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says land will be released soon for the shrimp farm project proposed to be constructed in Hungama area.
  18. The report of the observations made by the Indian experts in order to develop the Fisheries sector was submitted to the Minister of Fisheries.
  19. Fisheries Corporation is ready to win the trust of the customers - Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries.
  20. Calling for suggestions and opinions for the new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act from the relevant stakeholders.
  21. It has been decided to celebrate International Fisheries Day on November 21 in Jaffna.
  22. The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda gives solutions to the problems faced by the fishermen in Chilaw
  23. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  24. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  25. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
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