# The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment says fairness and transparency are non-negotiable in the allocation of fishing rights. The department has extended permits for catching small pelagic fish, such as anchovies and sardines, to the 30th of October. The extension is due to pending court outcomes relating to the finalisation of appeals in the 2021/2022 Fishing Rights Allocation Process for the Small Pelagic sector. Minister Dion George says they must resolve all legal matters before finalising decisions that affect rightsholders and the sustainability of the sector.
Minister George stresses fairness in the allocation of fishing rights