Nghe An fishermen postpone going to sea, ready for election day

*Mr. Nguyen Van Do, Dien Bich commune, Dien Chau district

Through information on newspapers, radio, social networks and local radio systems, I have fully grasped information about the day.elector, the rights and responsibilities of voters. My boat has 4 workers, according to the schedule we will set sail on May 23, however, I have decided to postpone the sailing date so that myself and the crew members at home can perform their election duties according to regulations. All crew members have agreed.

Regarding aspirations, we hope that the elected representatives can support Dien Chau fishermen in solving the sedimentation problem at Lach Van, and monitor and strictly handle fishing boats that are fishing in an destructive manner, which has significantly affected the fishermen's catch...

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*Mr. Ho Dang Thong, Quynh Bang commune, Quynh Luu district

We all look forward to the day when we can hold our ballots and go to the polls on election day. We fishermen hope that our elected representatives will fulfill their responsibilities and at the same timecompanionwith fishermen in supporting loans to convert fishing occupations; promoting fishing logistics services; expanding Lach Quen port to facilitate ships entering and exiting the wharf to export seafood as well as prevent natural disasters...

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*Mr. Tran Van Thanh, Son Hai commune, Quynh Luu district

Each offshore fishing trip usually lasts from 10 to 15 days, sometimes a whole month to reach the shore. The trips follow the tides and the moon. From the beginning of the month to the middle of the moon (15-16 lunar calendar), boats often reach the shore. This year, the election day is May 23, which is April 12 of the lunar calendar, right on the bright moon period, so the people of Son Hai commune have not yet gone to sea and will participate in the election fully.

At the village cultural house right next to Lach Thoi fishing port, communeSon HaiWe have arranged to post the list of voters for the convenience of fishermen to consult and vote for representatives. We will be present at the election team on time and choose the most promising candidates, paying attention to the lives, thoughts and aspirations of fishermen.

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*Mr. Phung Ba Thu, Nghi Thuy Ward, Cua Lo Town

Our Duc Tam fleet has a total of 20 crew members. We have now received information about the election day, so we have taken advantage of the sea trip to arrange to return in time to participate in the election and fulfill our duties.

In fact, in recent years, fishermen's sea trips have encountered many difficulties, especially due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, which has made seafood difficult to sell and prices have dropped. Therefore, we hope that elected representatives can recommend and propose policies for fishermen such as supporting low-interest loans, increasing debt repayment periods, upgrading and expanding fishing ports.Nghi Thuyto facilitate seafood trading as well as tourism services...

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*Mr. Hoang Hoa Dao, Nghi Thuy ward, Cua Lo town

Election Day is a national festival, so polling stations will be crowded and bustling on May 23. In the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, awareness of epidemic prevention when going to vote is very important.

We have reminded family members and crew members of the ship to strictly wear masks, wash their hands with sanitizer, pay attention to distance when voting... to fulfill the dual goal of fully exercising the rights and obligations of voters, while ensuring a safe election day, joining hands to repel the epidemic.

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*Mr. Cao Xuan Diep - Chairman of People's Committee of Son Hai commune, Quynh Luu district

The whole commune has 8,590 voters, of which 1,300 voters are fishermen operating on 114 offshore fishing vessels. To facilitate people to vote, the locality established 10 polling stations. In order for voters to vote fully and achieve a high rate, especially fishermen working in offshore fishing, the Commune Election Committee has directed associations, unions, and professional associations to coordinate with Lach Thoi Control Station and Quynh Thuan Border Guard Station to announce the election date to offshore fishermen via Icom, and propagate many times to fishermen's families about the meaning and importance of the election, so that voters who are fishermen can vote successfully.high ratebest.

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