Region Two fishers want more protection at sea

Ramanand Jailall

-stage protest

A small group of fishermen in Region Two yesterday staged a protest to draw the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department to several issues including the need for more protection at sea

During the protest, they highlighted the challenges they face at sea and following the demonstration, they met with regional officials to discuss their issues.

The fishermen met with Regional Chairperson, Vilma De Silva; Regional Vice Chairman, Humace Oodit; and the Prime Minister’s Representative, Arnold Adams; in the boardroom of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC).