Papua New Guinea Governent officials from Port Moresby who went to Raicoast last week had fish at Lamtub Beach after conducting an awareness on the deep sea tailings placement (DSTP). The Madang provincial government had imposed a ban on the consumption of fish because of the slurry spill at Basamuk Bay on Aug 24. The officers were from the Conservation and Environment Protection (Cepa), Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), National Fisheries Authority (NFA), provincial government and Ramu NiCo Management (MCC).
Awareness team leader Steve Opur of Ramu NiCo said it was to show locals that fish was not contaminated.“We are now eating fish caught in the sea and cooking it right in front of you and eating it to show that we are not part of the ban on fish consumption,” Opur said. It had led to the closure of the Madang town fish market. About 200 people gathered at Lamtub village for the awareness. The officers explained to the people about the awareness and the slurry spill. Provincial government director mines John Bivi said the people must not blame Ramu NiCo nor Cepa for the fish ban and restrictions on swimming in the sea. The National/PNGfacts Next : Discussions After Bougainville Referendum Poll, Says PNG PM Marap Comments are closed.
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