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The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda, expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased regarding the tragic deaths that took place in the multi-day vessel, Devon-5 bearing the registered boat number IMULA0909TLE, due to its fishermen consuming a solution from a bottle floating in the sea.

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Necessary arrangements are being made to obtain 1000 million rupees from the government to immediately repair the shortcomings in the fishery harbours from Kirinda to Panadura by the Minister of Fisheries after his observation tour made on 28.06.2024 to observe the fishery harbours in the South.

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Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, who was engaged in observing activities in a number of fishery harbours in the Southern Province on 29.06.2024 stated that the construction work of Gandara fishery harbour, which is currently being built in the Southern Province, would be completed this year facilitating the fishermen to go fishing at sea.

  1. “Lorenzo Putha” fishing vessel that was abducted by Somalian Pirates has been released by the Seychelles government with the intervention of the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananada 
  2. SLIC Pvt. Ltd issues processed packeted fish to the market for the first time.
  3. Mr. Nishantha Mohan Wickremasinghe assumed duties as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries.
  4. “All the arrangements have been made to bring our fishermen who were in the fishing boat abducted by Somalian pirates and currently in the custody of Seychelles Government, back to Sri Lanka. The President too intervened in this task.” Says Fisheries Mini
  5. “I appreciate the grant of 3 Million Dollars provided by Japan through the World Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)  to develop the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sri Lanka.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  6. A Marine Volunteer Force to Monitor the Illegal Fishing Activities of Indian Fishermen
  7. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda tells the representatives of Fishermen’s Associations that he will discuss with the Finance Ministry regarding the removal of VAT tax and the provision of fuel relief.
  8. “The Ocean, Which Never Runs out of Resources, also Never Runs out of Challenges”Ministry of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda Says.
  9. A Project to Empower Fishermen together with the Ministries of Fisheries and Social Empowerment
  10. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda says that countries such as India, China and Japan are to provide more than 4900 million rupees for the development of Northern Province and we should utilize this money properly.
  11. A Request from the owners of the multi-day fishing vessels for a Guaranteed Price for Tuna Fish and a Recognized policy for the Fishing Activities of the Multi-Day Fishing Vessels.
  12. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda Declares that India will not be Allowed to Fish in the Sri Lankan Territorial Waters
  13. The President Appoints an Expert Committee to Transform the Fishing Industry into a Major Contributor to the National Economy according to the Principles of Blue Economy
  14. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda Meets the French Ambassador
  15. “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.
  16. “Measures should be taken to secure the Local Fishing Community, at this year’s World Trade Conference.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  17. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Directors to Raise Awareness of the Fishermen about the New Fisheries Bill
  18. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex.
  19. “The issues of the Beach Seine ( Ma Dhel) fishing industry at Mullaitivu will be solved expeditiously.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  20. “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.
  21. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  22. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  23. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  24. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  25. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
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