President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday night, while addressing the special function held to mark Fishermen’s Day in Gemanafushi island, announced that 2017 will see the commencement of the project to establish a sewerage system in Gemanafushi.
At the function, the President thanked Maldivian fishermen for their hard work. The President also thanked Tanzania’s Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Hamad Raashid Mohamed for attending this year’s Fishermen’s Day function and stated that agreements will be signed between Tanzania and the Maldives to carry out fisheries sector projects.
In his speech, the President highlighted the main obstacles faced by Maldivian fishermen in developing the sector, stating that one crucial step that could be taken to develop the sector was the establishing of more canneries; up to three small scale factories are to be established in key locations.
At the function, the President inaugurated the newly introduced stamp set by Maldives Post Limited and presented honorary plaques to those who have contributed to the development of the fisheries sector. The President was also presented with a special award from the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture in recognition for the services in developing the fisheries sector in Maldives.
The President is currently in North Huvadhoo Atoll on an official visit. He is accompanied by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Moosa Zameer and Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Ahmed Ziyad.
