It has been decided to reopen the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex, which was closed due to the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, today (16) for wholesale trading.
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda visited the market complex on Monday (14).
He instructed Ministry Secretary Indu Ratnayake and officials of the Traders’ Association to take necessary steps to reopen the fish market complex from today onwards under health and safety guidelines.
Accordingly, only wholesale trading will commence under the first phase, to be followed later by retail trading activities.
Furthermore, an identity card will be issued to all traders at the complex.
In addition, the Minister instructed to maintain a register of all individuals entering and exiting the market.
Officials of the Traders’ Association have also been instructed to expedite the renovation work being carried out in the market as well as to properly follow the health and safety guidelines.
The Police have been notified to strictly enforce the law against those who do not follow the health and safety instructions.
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda visited the market complex on Monday (14).
He instructed Ministry Secretary Indu Ratnayake and officials of the Traders’ Association to take necessary steps to reopen the fish market complex from today onwards under health and safety guidelines.
Accordingly, only wholesale trading will commence under the first phase, to be followed later by retail trading activities.
Furthermore, an identity card will be issued to all traders at the complex.
In addition, the Minister instructed to maintain a register of all individuals entering and exiting the market.
Officials of the Traders’ Association have also been instructed to expedite the renovation work being carried out in the market as well as to properly follow the health and safety guidelines.
The Police have been notified to strictly enforce the law against those who do not follow the health and safety instructions.