Fisheries, Finance Ministries Consult on Outstanding Dues to Fishermen

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam and Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq met on 27 November 2023 to discuss settling outstanding payments to fishermen caused by a price hike for skipjack tuna. Shiyam stated that when he took office, MVR 200 million was unpaid, of which MVR 30 million has since been paid. The meeting focused on how to settle state dues and improve future cooperation between the ministries. Common complaints from fishermen include delayed payments, long queues, and limited ice supply.

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam and Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq met on 27 November 2023 to discuss settling outstanding payments to fishermen caused by a price hike for skipjack tuna. Shiyam stated that when he took office, MVR 200 million was unpaid, of which MVR 30 million has since been paid. The meeting focused on how to settle state dues and improve future cooperation between the ministries. Common complaints from fishermen include delayed payments, long queues, and limited ice supply.

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam and Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq met on 27 November 2023 to discuss settling outstanding payments to fishermen caused by a price hike for skipjack tuna. Shiyam stated that when he took office, MVR 200 million was unpaid, of which MVR 30 million has since been paid. The meeting focused on how to settle state dues and improve future cooperation between the ministries. Common complaints from fishermen include delayed payments, long queues, and limited ice supply.

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