Government lacks vision or policy for fisheries, says MDP
09 Jul 2014, 3:02 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned President Abdulla Yameen’s fishery policies, claiming fish catch has been decreasing since the party was ousted from power in February 2012.
The government “lacks any policy or vision” regarding the fisheries sector, the MDP said in a statement on Monday.
Fishing is the Maldives’ third largest industry after tourism and construction.
“The MDP expresses concern over declining profits for fishermen and condemns the government’s neglect of the fisheries sector,” the MDP said.
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