To mark this year's Women's Day, the B. Goidhoo Women's Development Committee has decided to hold a fishing competition.
In an announcement regarding the fishing competition, the committee stated that the competition will be held on the 11th of this month. Teams wishing to participate in the fishing competition are requested to contact the committee president Fathimath Abdul Raheem and submit the team list before 12:00 on the 6th of this month, the announcement said. A team can consist of a maximum of 2 men and 3 women.
The rules of the fishing competition have also been published now. According to the rules, when counting the fish caught in the competition, little tuna, frigate tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna, marlin, triggerfish, and any legally prohibited species will not be included. Using live bait for fishing is also prohibited.
Teams participating in the fishing competition will depart for fishing at 04:30 pm and are scheduled to return at 08:30 pm. It has been decided to give cash prizes to the winning teams in the fishing competition. As such, it is planned to give 3,000 Rufiyaa to the first place team, 2,000 Rufiyaa to the second place team, 1,000 Rufiyaa to the third place team, and 500 Rufiyaa to the person who catches the heaviest fish.
*For information regarding the fishing competition, please contact phone numbers 9919136 or 9180011.
