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WhatsApp Image 2024 03 11 at 10.31.29 AMHis Excellency, the President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed an expert committee headed by the engineer Mr. Mangala P.B.Yapa with the aims of presenting targeted recommendations for transforming Sri Lanka's fishing industry into a major contributor to the national economy while ensuring sustainability in accordance with blue economy principles.

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A meeting was held between the Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda and French Ambassador, Jean Francois Pactet at the Fisheries Ministry.

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The representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations including the Deputy Director General Mr. Manuel Barange met the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda on 2024-02-21 at the Ministry of Fisheries.

  1. “Measures should be taken to secure the Local Fishing Community, at this year’s World Trade Conference.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  2. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Directors to Raise Awareness of the Fishermen about the New Fisheries Bill
  3. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex.
  4. “The issues of the Beach Seine ( Ma Dhel) fishing industry at Mullaitivu will be solved expeditiously.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  5. “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.
  6. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  7. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  8. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  9. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  10. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
  11. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  12. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  13. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda explains to the Ministry officials on the strategic plan required to develop the freshwater fishing industry in 2024.
  14. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  15. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  16. “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.
  17. The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chung met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  18. All the issues of the fisheries community are to the attention of the Honorable President
  19. The foreign investors are ready to invest in Sri Lanka's seaweed cultivation sector
  20. Negotiations with the heads of the IOC company to provide fuel at subsidized prices to fishermen.
  21. New Regulations to Fisheries Act to protect marine resources and the welfare of fishermen
  22. “Dala Rala Saviya, World Fisheries Day 2023” is today.
  23. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda takes action to provide 15 fish stalls built at Chilaw Fisheries harbour, to Chilaw Fishermen’s Associations.              
  24. Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E MIZUKOSHI Hideaki meets the Minister of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda
  25. An Art exhibition will be held among the school children concurrently with the International Fisheries Day.
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