BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Guadalcanal provincial government assures that they will work closely with Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) to boost fisheries sector in the province.
Speaking during the recent Guadalcanal province 41st Second Appointed Day celebration, Premier of Guadalcanal province, William Atu highlighted the effort of the province behind the sector.
In terms of fishery sector, the fishery divisions continue to implement key programmes across Guadalcanal province with support from MFMR.
“There are ongoing projects on aquaculture development and community-based fishery resources management to strengthen conservation and improve livelihoods.
“Recent initiatives include tilapia farming training in Tetekanji ward, turtle monitoring and livelihood consultations in Bota, Moli ward and community awareness visits from Savulei to Tangarare in west Guadalcanal.
“These activities support the province’s policy objective of establishing a network of community managed marine areas,” he said.
Atu also highlighted the effort of the province through the Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) program on fisheries sector in the province.
He stated Guadalcanal province through its fisheries division has recommended increased technical training and provisions of aquaculture materials through PCDF award grants.
Atu said this will be a greater budget support to strengthen coastal fisheries management and support fish farms in the province.
In the meantime, he encourages people in Guadalcanal province to work together with their Members of Parliament (MP) to support and improve the sector.
Atu said fisheries is among other vital production sectors that will contribute by boosting the economy of the province.
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