Ninth Rockstone fish festival launched

The ninth Rockstone Fish Festival was launched on Friday with organisers hoping to attract more than 2000 patrons this year.

The activity will be held this weekend from October 25-26 at Rockstone, 18 miles from Linden in Region 10. The Govern-ment Information Agency (GINA) reported that close to 2000 people are expected to participate in the event that is aimed at promoting community-based tourism, generating income and economic opportunities for the community, while showcasing the rich culture of the residents, according to Rockstone Tourism Association (RTA) President, Lynette Benn.

According to Benn, this year, the facility has been upgraded and patrons can expect a more spacious environment which has parking for more than