Vessel transfers under scrutiny

2026-02-14 - 04:57

Limited staffing is straining fisheries oversight across Fiji’s maritime islands. Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Saimone Tauvoli said the Ministry was closely monitoring activity in Lau, Kadavu, Lomaiviti, and parts of Viti Levu. He states the move responds to gaps in the sector and the need to protect traders and fishers. “However, our limited staff sometimes