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Although we got the ownership of Katchatheevu Island as per the terms of the 1976 Treaty, we lost the sea belt where 80% of the fish could be harvested, said Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda. 

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A discussion regarding the possibility of involving Tamil diaspora exporters in exporting aquatic resources was held at the Ministry of Fisheries on 21.08.2023, with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, former Deputy Minister Vinayagamurthi Muralidaran (Karunaamman) and migrant exporters in attendance.

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Today, the 16th of August, 2023, at the Ministry of Fisheries, the Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation Mr. D.V. Upul reported that during the past period, the price of fish has gone up rapidly due to the weather condition, off-season and the lack of South-Westerly Monsoonal wind, and by now the price is dropping rapidly.

  1. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  2.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  3. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  4. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and the Governor of Eastern Province had a special discussion to stop the illegal fishing activities in Trincomalee.
  5. Opportunity for consumers to make transactions at Ceylon Fishery Corporation outlets all over the Island through the QR code system.
  6. All the transactions of the Fisheries Department are digitalized
  7. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda provides solutions to the issues of Chilaw fishermen.
  8. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  9. “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.
  10. 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.
  11. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  12. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  13. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
  14. X-Press Pearl compensation money should be used properly to strengthen Fisheries Industry
  15. Fisheries sector must increase exports as there is a massive demand for fish in Europe – Prime Minister
  16. Steps will be taken to introduce modern technology into ornamental fish farming industry – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda
  17. Steps will be taken to expand Iginiyagala hatchery, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  18. 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
  19. Duty of Fish Exporters is to have foreign currency earned from fish exports come to the country - Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says
  20. Benefit of Rupees being strengthened will go the Fishermen too - State Minister of Fisheries, Piyal Nishantha
  21. Any form of bottom trawling industry is not permitted. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda announces to the fishermen.
  22. Take immediate action to stop illegal fishing by gill nets and light courses. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda advises officials.
  23. The expansion of aquaculture should be accelerated. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  24. An agreement has been signed to start a canned tin fish factory at Oluwil Fishery Harbour
  25. Naval Force’s operations against the Indian Trawlers should be expanded Fisheries Minister Mr. Douglas Davananda says.
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