'Yellowfin tuna industry will disappear without govt support'

Currently, 24% tax is required to be paid to export fish, which means companies buying fish do so by buying fish at a very low price.

18 December 2022

Indian navy boards local fishing boats inside Maldives' territory

Asuruma-3 Captain had refused to indulge the fishing vessel's satellite-phone number when the foreign soldiers asked for it.

1 February 2024

Thinadhoo fishermen, MIFCO reopen ice plant after talks

Long queues at Kooddoo for fish weighing and difficulties in getting ice have led to protests in the past.

28 May 2023

Indian navy boards another Maldivian fishing boat as row deepens

Although the matter has been reported to the relevant authorities, MNDF has not yet commented on the matter.

3 February 2024

Fish exporters warn industry could collapse without govt aid

Private companies have been forced to stop buying fish due to the government's increase in fish purchase prices.

28 September 2023

Maldives fishermen rally against plan for longline fishing permit

A protester said that fishermen are in debt, being unpaid for so long that some families are suffering hopelessly, a fisherman said.

12 June 2024

Fishermen's union slams minister over 'false' floor price comment

President of the Yellowfin Tuna Fishers Union said discussions on the floor price has been stalled since August 2021.

27 September 2022

Fishermen lament lack of ice availability in North

“Every time, governments make promises to large-yellowfin-tuna fishermen for votes,” he said.

7 May 2024