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FIshermen's Day

Govt will address fishermen’s concerns, says minister

The protest coincided with Fishermen’s Day in the Maldives. Fishermen attempted to approach Male’ in their vessels but were stopped by the Coast Guard.

Fishermen protest over unfulfilled pledges

According to the BKMU, all four demands form part of the government’s manifesto pledges to the fisheries sector.

Govt to establish Fisheries College

President Muizzu stated that a Fisheries College would be established in collaboration with the Maldives National University (MNU).

11 December 2023

MIFCO to develop Kanduohgiri as fish packing facility

He said that MTCC has been entrusted with the task of repairing the island’s harbour.

13 December 2022

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Renewed hope for EU duty exemption for fish, says president

"This duty is not levied on Mauritius, [and] Seychelles. Therefore, it is difficult to sell our fish to the UK and Europe, " President Solih

12 December 2022