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douglasFisheries 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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Mr. Kang, a leading businessman from South Korea, met the Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda, at the Ministry of Fisheries on 29.08.2023  and discussed about arrangements over investment in Sri Lanka to start a fish food and fish-related food manufacturing factory and a boat manufacturing factory.

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State Minister of Fisheries Mr. Piyal Nishantha De Silva said that Ceylon Fisheries Corporation having been updated to suit the current market has made it possible for consumers to have Fishery Corporation's fish products delivered to home through UBER and PICKME.

  1. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  2. 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.
  3. A program will be arranged to encourage exporters of aquatic resources. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  4. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  5. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  6.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  7. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  8. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and the Governor of Eastern Province had a special discussion to stop the illegal fishing activities in Trincomalee.
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  10. Opportunity for consumers to make transactions at Ceylon Fishery Corporation outlets all over the Island through the QR code system.
  11. All the transactions of the Fisheries Department are digitalized
  12. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda provides solutions to the issues of Chilaw fishermen.
  13. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  14. “Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector will be brought up to the International level through the new Fisheries Act.” Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said this to the Ambassador of the European Union.
  15. Distribution of Kerosene provided by the Chinese Government to the fishermen is commenced. Chinese Ambassador states that the nets, boats, and financial aid to build houses will be provided to Fishermen.
  16. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  17. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  18. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
  19. X-Press Pearl compensation money should be used properly to strengthen Fisheries Industry
  20. Fisheries sector must increase exports as there is a massive demand for fish in Europe – Prime Minister
  21. Steps will be taken to introduce modern technology into ornamental fish farming industry – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda
  22. Steps will be taken to expand Iginiyagala hatchery, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  23. Fourth round of compensation will be given to the fishermen who were affected by the Express Pearl ship disaster before the Sinhala Hindu New Year – Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda
  24. Duty of Fish Exporters is to have foreign currency earned from fish exports come to the country - Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says
  25. Benefit of Rupees being strengthened will go the Fishermen too - State Minister of Fisheries, Piyal Nishantha

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