Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Ravi Ratiram has acknowledged that the fishing industry has been in decline, but says plans are underway to revive the sector through training and community support.

Speaking to the media on Friday, he raised concerns about the state of the country’s fisheries sector, saying many fisherfolk feel as though they were left behind.

“Fisherfolks from across the country have been reaching out to us that’s how they feel, very much abandoned by the previous administration. But they are very happy that PS is on the ground, myself and other officers from within the Ministry who are highly motivated and are highly inspired by the new leadership being provided by our Prime Minister.”