People who want to apply for fishing licences need to go the Fisheries office to register in order to initiate the process.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Fisheries Semi Koroilavesau in his response to the Opposition MP Mosese Bulitavu’s question to explain the process and fees a fisherman has to pay before the license is issued.
Koroilavesau says his ministry after receiving registrations, sends the consent forms to the fishing rights owners for their consideration before it is sent to the Provincial Council office for the verification process of the Roko Tui.
He adds after the verification process, the application is then sent to the Divisional Commissioner before the permit is issued.
Opposition MP Niko Nawaikula also asked the Fisheries Minister what government’s business is in the collection of fishing license.
Koroilavesau says the Ministry for Fisheries is in charge of the management of this regulation and the ministry is basically doing what it is supposed to do.
