MPs approve compensation for fishermen affected by fishing ban

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Report by Mohammed Darwish

The Council of Representatives approved compensation for fishermen affected by the recent decision of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) to prohibit fishing for Shaari, Safi, and Andag.

This urgent proposal, tabled by MPs Jalila Alawi, Mohsen AlAsbool, Najeeb Alkawari, and Maryam AlDhaen, was unanimously approved.

It aims to prioritise and reinforce the values of social security enshrined in the constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Through this endeavour, the MPs aspire to establish a balance between the imperatives of environmental preservation and the socio-economic needs of the local fishermen.

MP Alawi remarked, “Inasmuch as we are conscious of the reality that fishermen receive no financial support whatsoever, we ought to monitor their affairs in a manner that assures their rights.”

MP AlAsbool expressed his concern about the abruptness of the decision and the resulting impact on fishermen.

He acknowledged that this issue has become a topic of widespread discussion and urgency, underscoring the significance of finding a swift and equitable resolution.