Mauritius Prison Service inaugurates a fish processing plant

A fish processing plant was inaugurated, and a first harvest of Berry Rouge was carried out, today, at the Richelieu Open Prison in Chebel in the presence of the Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping, Mr Sudheer Maudhoo, and the Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Jaganaden Rungadoo. On the occasion, the Blue Economy Minister also proceeded with the handing over of equipment to the Commissioner of Prisons with regards to the facilitation of the production of Berry Rouge. In his address, Minister Maudhoo congratulated the Mauritius Prison Service (MPS) for embarking on the farming of Berry Rouge. "This aquaculture project," he indicated, "started in 2020, and today is a big success with ten fishing ponds containing around 50,000 Berry Rouge." He encouraged the MPS to further expand its activities and consider the production of freshwater prawns. "Aquaculture is an important component to ensure food security," he emphasised. The Blue Economy Minister lauded the ...