Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said visited the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department Office in Għammieri, where palm fronds are being distributed to fishermen to prepare for the much-awaited lampuki season.
The lampuki season is considered a traditional one, and is an essential part of the fishing calendar in our country. Palm fronds are used by fishermen to build trellises, traditional structures used to catch lampuki. So far, more than 3000 palm fronds have been distributed to fishermen.
Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said said that through this initiative, the Government is continuing to support fishermen in their work, particularly during the lampuki season, while continuing to keep the maritime heritage alive. “The lampuki season is a very important time for our fishermen and for Maltese maritime culture. Through the distribution of palm fronds, we are continuing to protect and promote fishing traditions while directly helping fishermen.”
The parliamentary secretary concluded by saying that the Government remains committed to continuing to strengthen the fishing sector with measures that respect both environmental sustainability and the needs of fishermen.
Acting Director General for Fisheries and Aquaculture Bjorn Azzopardi said that, “The month of August is known for lampuki fishing and in preparation for this season, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is offering a free palm service to around 50 full-time and part-time Maltese fishermen who fish in the lampuki discards. This service will continue to run free of charge until the end of this week.” He thanked all workers who are working to offer this service.
