THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRST SALES POSITION IS URGED.

The few dozen professional fishermen who remain in the municipality of La Aldea have expressed their concern about the status of the pending projects to improve their activity..

Deputy Minister of FisheriesThese demonstrations have been made following the dismissal and new appointment of the position of Vice-Minister of Fisheries of the Government of the Canary Islands.

The group of fishermen of the municipality feels forgotten by the Administrations that in many years, They have not made any investment in the port area.

One of the biggest problems that the sector suffers is the landing of fish due to the lack of a first-sale position.. Currently, fishermen must transport their catches to the ports of Agaete or Mogán where this service does exist..

This transfer makes a sector already quite punished by the increase in costs and the application of regulations for which the responsible Administrations, They were unable to provide an immediate response..

That's why, Therefore, the village fishermen have expressed their confidence that the new Vice-Minister of Fisheries, Francisco Lopez, show greater sensitivity to their requests and give a push to pending projects.