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On 13-12-2023, Minister of Fisheries Hon. Douglas Devananda, participating as the Chief Guest at the Annual Session of Scientists held at NARA Institute under the theme of “Sri Lanka’s Economic Prosperity and Food Security as well as Sustainable Fishing Industry”, stated that to solve the problems faced by the fishermen, it is extremely important to conduct and implement applied research and holding discussions by the scientists working at the NARA institute through this workshop, and he believes that NARA scientists can make a great contribution to the Development of the Fisheries Sector and the well-being of the people of the country.

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The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chang met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda at the Ministry of Fisheries office on 29.11.2023.

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Mr. Douglas Devananda stated that he had brought up all of the concerns with the fisheries community including the shortage of fuel for fishermen and the rise in fishing equipment costs, to Honorable President Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, and that the president would address them expeditiously.

  1. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  2. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  3. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  4. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  5. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  6. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  7. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
  8. Action will be taken to provide necessary assistance to uplift the ornamental fish industry in Sri Lanka. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  9. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says land will be released soon for the shrimp farm project proposed to be constructed in Hungama area.
  10. The report of the observations made by the Indian experts in order to develop the Fisheries sector was submitted to the Minister of Fisheries.
  11. Fisheries Corporation is ready to win the trust of the customers - Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva, State Minister of Fisheries.
  12. Calling for suggestions and opinions for the new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act from the relevant stakeholders.
  13. It has been decided to celebrate International Fisheries Day on November 21 in Jaffna.
  14. The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda gives solutions to the problems faced by the fishermen in Chilaw
  15. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  16. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  17. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
  18. Fish from Fisheries Coperation delivered to home through Online System
  19. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  20. 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.
  21. A program will be arranged to encourage exporters of aquatic resources. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  22. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  23. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  24.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  25. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
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