The Resources Ministry today launched a scheme to help fishermen who wish to retire and scrap their boats, and another scheme to help those who wish to modernise their vessels.

Minister George Pullicino said the funds, totalling €1.5m will be provided through the European Fisheries Fund.

He said both schemes will open on Monday. The schemes were drawn up in consultation with the two fishermen’s cooperatives.

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