Goed Fortuin fisherfolk to benefit from improved facility, Police patrols- President Ali

To enhance their daily operation and provide a more comfortable environment, fishermen who operate at the shores of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, will soon benefit from upgraded facilities, dredging works, and Police patrols in the area.

President Dr Irfaan Ali made these commitments as he interacted with fisherfolk early Tuesday morning.

To address the concerns raised by fisherfolk, President Ali said the lights and dry dock in the area will be fixed first.

“What we want to do, we want to make people work in good environment… So we ask for them to put up the lights, to create proper walkways, so you will have proper walkways going to the boats and everything and then the wharf facility, wherever there is dredging to be done, we have to do the dredging,” President Ali said.

Other works at the facility will include the establishment of a security hut and the installation of a ramp. Additionally, all derelicts will be removed from the location by the end of this week.

Approximately 54 fishermen operate the Goed Fortuin foreshore throughout the day and night.

President Ali also highlighted plans to engage the fisherfolk to identify lands for prawns, shrimp, and crab production. He said the government will build a processing facility for the produce.