The G.A. Gemanafushi Council has extended the bid submission deadline for the allocation of designated lagoon areas for commercial seaweed farming.

The G.A. Gemanafushi Council has extended the bid submission deadline for the allocation of designated lagoon areas for commercial seaweed farming.

Under the updated notice issued by the council , the bid submission deadline originally set for today, has been moved to Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 13:00.

Key details regarding the updated schedule include:

• Eligible Parties: Only individuals and companies that previously attended the mandatory information session are eligible to submit bids.

• Submission Venue: Bids must be submitted in person at the Gemanafushi Council Secretariat before the new 13:00 deadline on September 20.

• Project Context: The initial tender was launched on September 3, 2026, followed by a stakeholder information session on September 10 detailing plot allocations, zoning guidelines, and operational criteria.

The seaweed mariculture initiative is part of Gemanafushi Council’s broader economic strategy to diversify local maritime activities beyond traditional fisheries, fostering new revenue streams and employment opportunities within the community.