Major Boost to Fiji’s Fisheries Sector
Fiji’s Fisheries sector is expected to significantly improve due to the recent allocation of market vendors, according to the Ministry of Fisheries.
Vendor Allocation and Fisheries
In a difference-making move for the fisheries sector, the Ministry of Fisheries has allocated stalls to six market vendors in Suva. This strategic initiative has been designed to empower local market vendors, providing them with a sustainable platform to sell their products and ultimately strengthen the overall fisheries industry in Fiji.
Introduced by Permanent Secretary Pene Baleinabuli, the initiative has the potential to elevate the nation’s economy. The newly allocated stalls will sell various marine products and local fish, providing an opportunity for vendors to increase their income levels.
Fostering Sustainable Development
The initiative is part of Fiji’s broader commitment towards fostering sustainable development, particularly in the fisheries sector. It aligns with the country’s strategic objective to harness the full potential of its maritime resources.
Permanent Secretary Baleinabuli expressed optimism while reflecting on the persistent efforts by the Government of Fiji to create prosperous fisheries. He emphasized the importance of the newly allocated stalls, characterizing them as integral to economic growth and social resilience.
Building Economic Resilience
Fiji’s market vendors, with these newly allocated spaces, now have a strengthened capacity to contribute to the country’s resilient economic infrastructure. By leveraging the growth potential of the fisheries sector, local vendors, and by extension the economy, are poised to thrive. This initiative gives vendors an opportunity to become more self-reliant and supportive of Fiji’s overall economic progression.
Looking ahead, the government plans to sustain this positive momentum by channelling additional resources and efforts into improving the local fisheries sector. This will not only boost the economic growth of Fiji but also ensure the long-term sustainability of its fisheries sector.
Source: https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/boost-to-fisheries-sector/