The Morobe Provincial Executive Council has tasked its newly appointed Fisheries Management Authority Board with resolving long-standing issues regarding revenue distribution from the province’s fisheries. The nine-member board, led by John Kasu, includes Fabian Chow, a Chinese businessman based in Lae, as a key member. The council is pushing for Morobe Province to receive a more substantial financial benefit from its fisheries resources. Details of the specific unresolved issues were not provided in the report. The board’s formation signals a renewed effort to address these concerns and potentially renegotiate revenue-sharing agreements. Access to the full report requires a paid subscription to the Post Courier. The move indicates a desire for increased economic independence for the province.