Former-striking fishermen, also known as Okapare fishermen, expressed disappointment with the Government Employment Redress Programme.

Launched in 2020, the programme is an agreement by the Ministries of Fisheries and Labour as well as fishing companies to employ jobless fishermen in exchange for quotas.

The former-striking fishermen, also known as Okapare fishermen, expressed disappointment in the Government Employment Redress Programme.

Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen says the Government Employment Redress Programme will be renegotiated to find a solution for fishermen to do active work on vessels.