`The fish coming into the country is cheap; people prefer cheap purchases. This is killing us fishermen. This needs to stop’
Amid continuing calls for support, Chief Fisheries Officer, Denzil Roberts, yesterday assured Region Two fishers that his department will continue to work to address their concerns.
He announced that fishing vessels operating in the region will be outfitted with monitoring devices, a move aimed at boosting security, ensuring safety at sea, and curbing illegal fishing activities.
This meeting followed a recent protest by the fishermen, who were eager to voice their concerns. The protest highlighted the fishermens’ desire for a more constructive relationship with the Fisheries Department. Attending the meeting yesterday were Regional Chairperson Vilma De Silva, Regional Vice Chairman Humace Oodit, and various Fish-eries Department officers.
