Island's fishing industry to get another £285,000?

The Island's fishing industry is in line for another £285,000 to help it cope with coronavirus.

Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot will ask Tynwald to back an extension of the Coronavirus Fisheries Industry Support Scheme when the court sits this month.

Under the proposals, the scheme would get a fifth tranche of money for the 59 vessels and five businesses who are eligible for help.

DEFA says the new round of funding would be capped at £285,000 - bringing the total amount given to the industry to around £1.5 million.