Ali assures of gov’t’s support for fishing industry

President Irfaan Ali (right) speaking to fishermen yesterday (Office of the President photo)

President Irfaan Ali has assured that his government is moving to support and develop Guyana’s fishing industry.

A release from the Office of the President yesterday informed of Ali’s early morning visit to the Meadow Bank wharf in Georgetown which was prompted by the many concerns raised by stakeholders. He was accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, officials from the Fisheries Department as well as senior members of the Guyana Police Force.