Hon. Stepni Fernando, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Gampaha

Profession: Management Advisor

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Speeches 24 #156 of 225·#94 in party

Attendance 7/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

24 speeches

5 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Stephni Fernando argued for shifting fisheries policy from extraction to conservation and sustainable, higher-value production, citing the Maldives as an example and noting damage from banned nets, plastics, and poor awareness among fishing communities. She said the Government would educate fisherfolk, enforce the 1979 prohibition on foreign poaching through new amendments, support domestic canned fish production through 21 factories, and implement coral reef and marine protection measures including the Clean Sri Lanka initiative. She also disputed an Opposition claim about salt prices, stating that a 50 kg bag costs about Rs. 4,500, and linked fisheries development to national economic growth. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Public FinanceAgricultureEnvironment Read →
5 March 2025 AI summary Stephni Fernando began remarks during the debate on the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, stating that fisheries is a significant industry for Sri Lanka and that attention should be given not only to its development but also to its protection and sustainability. The speech was interrupted by the Presiding Member calling for a name to be proposed for the Chair. Appropriation Bill, 2025 – Committee Stage Continued: Heads 124, 151, 331 Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando presented two public petitions, one from Mr. Edward Jansz of Ja-Ela and another from Mr. Kolombage Samantha Roy Weerasinghe of Kandana. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando used her maiden speech to state that the Government’s electoral victory reflected support for policy-based politics and a rejection of corruption, linking it to post-bankruptcy economic recovery after Independence Day. She defended the Government against Opposition criticisms, cited improved foreign relations, tourism, foreign exchange inflows and reserves, and said the forthcoming Budget would support stabilization, production, public transport reform and wider public benefit. She also highlighted plans in Ja-Ela to protect and develop the Muthurajawela ecosystem as a tourism and employment zone, and called for durable solutions for residents in flood-prone low-lying areas. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Public FinanceEnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →