Sigatoka in Nadroga has been equipped with 17 new fish wardens thanks to a training held in partnership with the Fijian Fisheries Department and Partners in Community Development Fiji.
The week long training was held last month in the village of Nayawa after a request from the Turaga na Tui Madudu, Ratu Isikeli Tasere.
This saw Partners in Community Development Fiji (PCDF) mobilise and rope in the services of the Fisheries Department.
Sigatoka gets 17 new wardens
Under the Fiji’s Fisheries Act Cap 158, fish wardens are appointed to monitor and detect any contravention of the Fiji Fisheries legislation and to enforce the law on those caught breaching the law.
They monitor and cover their “i-qoliqoli” or fishing grounds and to ensure that there is no poaching.
