Invited to the Panel Magik edition on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Jean Phaniel Désir from the Organization of Fishermen of Corail (OPEK in Creole) painted a picture of the situation of fishermen in this municipality of the Grand'Anse department, highlighting the repeated thefts of fishing boat engines.
"Fishermen are facing numerous threats. Last month, at least three fishermen aboard a small boat were attacked at sea by unidentified armed individuals. During the abduction, the fishermen's boat and the boat's