Carnival Participants Ask For Encore
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - Following the success of the annual fisheries carnival, a participating entrepreneur's representative suggested to the Fisheries Department to hold the carnival for a second time, in another district, this year.

Participating entrepreneurs gave a thumbs-up to the organiser and thanked the Fisheries Department for its continued efforts to assist them to promote fisheries activities and expose their companies' names and up-to date fishing technology and industry equipment.

Participating companies showcased made in Brunei products such as fibreglass boats in various lengths sizes and shapes.

A local company from Tutong district, the first in the country to build fibreglass boats, showcased its products costing $3000 and above depending, on size and type.

The three-day Fisheries Carnival 2006 ended over the weekend after receiving an overwhelming response.

Visitors bought fresh seafood and other related products, and joined games and competition.

The fisheries carnival, an annual activity of the Fisheries Department, promoted and assisted related fisheries industries entrepreneurs to the market and upgrade their sales and to develop fisheries ecotourism activities to boost the local tourism industry.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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