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Fisherman questions oil spill compensation
03 Jun 2025 04:30 GMT
Lambeau fisherman Edwin Ramkissoon says he lost everything in last year’s oil spill—his boat, engine, and gear—but was given the same compensation as fishermen who were barely affected.
Ramkissoon said his vessel Fisher of Men was stuck in …
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Douglas: ATFA still owed over $3 million in oil spill compensation
29 May 2025 15:50 GMT
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All Tobago Fisherfolk Association (ATFA) president Curtis Douglas says the organisation is still owed more than $3 million for work done during the February 7, 2024, oil spill.
The spill, which blackened …
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Mayor Suan: ₱20M oil spill compensation for Cordova remains intact
21 May 2025 23:03 GMT
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The ₱20 million compensation paid by two shipping companies to the Municipality of Cordova and its fisherfolk has remained intact.
This was clarified by Mayor Cesar “Didoy” Suan amidst the spread of misinformation alleging that the …
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2 years later, Mindoro fishers push anew for oil spill compensation
06 Mar 2025 09:40 GMT
“Two years is already long overdue. We call on the IOPC, RDC Reield Marine Services, Inc., San Miguel Corporation and its subsidiary, to give the affected fisherfolk the compensation that they deserve.”
ALBAY — Fishers in Mindoro province are still waiting …
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Konting tiis pa: MT Terranova oil spill compensation for affected fisherfolk forthcoming – Tolentino
25 Feb 2025 08:40 GMT
By Billy Begas
Reelectionist Sen. Francis Tolentino said the compensation for thousands of fisherfolk whose livelihoods were displaced by the massive oil spill that occurred in Bataan would be released soon.
“Pinag-uusapan namin ni Mayor (Richie Jason …
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Landowners Seek Oil Spill Compensation
03 Feb 2025 13:51 GMT
Landowners of Kangava Bay, East Rennell, Solomon Islands have today filed a compensation claim against international companies responsible for a monumental oil spill in 2019 which heavily polluted their customary lands. The claim has been filed in the High …
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Solomon Islands Government supports landowners to push for biggest oil spill compensation claim
31 Jan 2025 08:22 GMT
Solomon Islands Government supports landowners to push for biggest oil spill compensation claim The Solomon Islands Government is supporting the landowners of Kangava Bay, East […]
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THA gives $2m to fishermen amid wait for oil-spill compensation
25 Jan 2025 04:25 GMT
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The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) has allocated $2 million for fishermen awaiting compensation for losses following the February 7, 2024, oil spill.
THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine …
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Fisherfolk slam THA over oil-spill compensation
21 Jan 2025 07:59 GMT
… to the IOPC for oil-spill compensation.
TEMA director Allan Stewart told …
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Tobago fishermen yet to get oil spill compensation
15 Dec 2024 02:49 GMT
Police are expected to make a breakthrough when it comes to crimes affecting fishermen.
This assurance came from Nigel Taitt, Assistant Secretary in the Division of Food Security, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development on the Tobago House of …