Title
Revitalising the fish warden system in Fiji: Outcomes of the Second Northern Division Fish Warden Forum
Author(s)
Lalavanua, Watisoni ;Johnson, Damian;Naivalu, Kolinio ;Veeran, Richard ;Mangubhai, Sangeeta ;Tuinamata, Alivereti ;Tamanitoakula, Jone ;Loganimoce, Epeli;;Rosabula, Maria ;Lee, Steven
Published
2018
Publisher
SPC Fisheries Newsletter
Abstract
The enforcement of inshore fisheries laws and regulations in Fiji
is challenging, given the limited human and financial resources to
support fisheries management and the size of Fiji’s inshore waters.
To address this issue, a provision was inserted into the Fisheries
Act of 1959 stating, ‘The Minister may appoint honorary fish
wardens whose duties shall be the prevention and detection of
offences under this Act and the enforcement of the provisions
thereof ’. On 11 November 1965, the power to appoint fish wardens
was delegated to the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of
Fisheries (MoF).
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