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Many 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.
Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries, visited Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex on 10.09.2023 in order to inspect the development activities that are expected to be carried out within the premises of the said fish market.
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said that under the fourth phase of X-Press Pearl ship damage compensation, measures will be taken to provide compensation to fishermen working in the dried fish industry as well as to people engaged in other jobs related to fishing.
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