Mauritius Jail Service launches new fish processing facility | Meals Enterprise Africa

MAURITIUS – The Mauritius Jail Service (MPS) has just lately inaugurated a brand new fish processing plant on the Richelieu Open Jail in Chebel. 

The ceremony, attended by the Minister of Blue Financial system, Marine Sources, Fisheries, and Delivery, Mr. Sudheer Maudhoo, and the Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. Jaganaden Rungadoo, marked the profitable completion of the power’s first Berry Rouge harvest. 

Through the occasion, Minister Maudhoo introduced tools to Commissioner Rungadoo to assist Berry Rouge manufacturing.

In his speech, Minister Maudhoo recommended the MPS for its dedication to Berry Rouge aquaculture, which started in 2020. 

He highlighted the undertaking’s progress, noting that it now contains ten fishing ponds with a complete of roughly 50,000 Berry Rouge fish. 

The Minister inspired the MPS to think about increasing their operations to incorporate freshwater prawn farming, citing aquaculture’s position in enhancing meals safety.

Minister Maudhoo praised the MPS for its modern method, which not solely advantages the native economic system but additionally aids in rehabilitating inmates. 

He recalled that the Ministry and MPS had beforehand signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assist inmate ability growth and environmental enchancment. 

He acknowledged the profitable completion of assorted renovation tasks by the detainees, together with steel portray, electrical work, plumbing, and gardening. 

The Minister expressed his appreciation for the detainees’ dedication and confirmed the federal government’s ongoing assist for individuals who want to begin their very own companies after their launch.

Mauritius’ fish trade is experiencing development, with income within the Fish & Seafood sector projected to achieve US$295.20 million in 2024. 

The market is anticipated to develop at an annual fee of 6.01% from 2024 to 2029. 

Fish manufacturing in Mauritius is predicted to extend to 2,610 metric tons by 2028, up from 2,410 metric tons in 2023.