Fishermen Will Protest Against Azuri
10 years, 1 month ago - March 11, 2014
The members of the fishermen's union held a protest outside the residences of luxury Azuri at March 21 to protest against "the destruction of the marine environment." During a press conference yesterday in Port Louis, the union and the ' Eastern Federation of Pleasure Craft Operators lamented the impact of tourism activities on the marine environment.
For Judex Rampaul, president of the union, construction project Azuri were made in a "savage." "Mangroves were cut, which is illegal , he says. Corals are damaged; the number of fish has decreased. "
Judex Rampaul says that the Ministry of Fisheries has sent a letter inviting them to negotiate with developers of real estate projects. " It is not our role. We want the authorities to find a solution , "he is unworthy. They ask that tourist activities, such as the undersea walk, are prohibited in some regions, notably in Trou d'Eau Douce.
Union members strongly commented invitation departments of Fisheries and Cooperatives to form cooperative societies. " At first we thought this idea very well. We make plans but access to loans in banks is denied us. We do not want to be assisted, but we need help , "said Judex Rampaul.
