The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas yesterday handed over a five-year management plan for the artisanal fisheries sector to Minister of Agriculture, Noel Holder.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that there are five objectives outlined in the action plan: licensing and registration, marine environment, safety and order at sea, dialogue cooperation and coordination, and finance.
Minister Holder said: “These changes will be resisted by many, but with awareness programmes by the Fisheries Department, and with assistance by Cooperatives, I am sure all involved in this sub-sector will be willing to adapt to these changes,” the Agriculture Minister stated.
