12 fishing boats valued at over six hundred thousand dollars have officially been handed over to fishers from the West, North, and South fishing districts.
The boats were crafted by three local boat builders, and forms part of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project.
Minister of State with specific responsibility for Fisheries and the Blue Economy Jullan Defoe says an additional 34 boats will be handed over in the coming weeks.
Minister of State with specific responsibility for Fisheries and the Blue Economy Jullan Defoe
Minister for Housing Melissa Poponne Skerrit represented Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit at today’s handing over ceremony.
Minister for Housing Melissa Poponne Skerrit
And Minister for Finance Dr. Irving McIntyre says the government of Dominica remains committed to the growth of the Fisheries Sector.
Minister for Finance Dr. Irving McIntyre
