Naifaru fishermen request the Minister to reduce fuel prices

Lh. Naifaru fishermen have requested the Minister of Fisheries, Ahmed Shiyam, to make arrangements to provide fuel to fishermen at a lower price than currently available.

The Naifaru fishermen made this request during a meeting the Minister held with the island's fishermen this morning, as part of his ongoing visit to Naifaru.

During the meeting held at the Naifaru Council Office, the Minister shared information with the fishermen regarding the loans issued through SDFC to install RSW systems on fishing vessels, the national fishermen's registry, and other projects being carried out by the Fisheries Ministry.

In his remarks, the Minister also shared information on the benefits of the fishermen's registry. Furthermore, the Minister noted that this registry is a pledge announced by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to make fishermen a state-recognized group.

At the meeting, the fishermen requested efforts to reduce the price of fuel available to them. In addition, the fishermen shared other difficulties faced in the fishing industry with the Minister.