‘Saiko’ is still Illegal – Marine Police Officer, Agyemang Opambour
Contrary to reports that the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture had legalized transshipment, known as “Saiko”, Corporal Agyemang Opambour, member
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Natural Resources Governance
Abandze Fishmongers worried about Increasing Sale of Juvenile Fish
Some fishmongers at Abandze in the Central Region have expressed concern about the increasing quantity of juvenile fish sold to
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Minister Suggests Marshall Plan to end Socio-Economic Problems in Coastal Fishing Communities
The Minister for Central Region, Hon. Kwamena Duncan has suggested the drawing and implementation of a “Marshall Plan” to holistically
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Small-holder fishers and stakeholders sensitized on responsible fisheries issues.
Friends of the Nation (FoN) under the auspices of the FAR’ BAN BO Project funded by the European Union (EU) participated in the
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SHAMA DCE OFFICIALLY OPENS A 3-MONTH COMMUNITY-BASED FISHERIES CLOSED SEASON
On August 28, 2018, the District Chief Executive of the Shama District Assembly, Hon. Joseph Amoah, officially opened a 3-month
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EXCHANGE LEARNING VISIT ON ARTISANAL AND SMALL SCALE MINING IN GHANA, MALAWI AND ZAMBIA
About 18 stakeholders from Ghana, Zambia and Malawi came together to learn from each other, identify and plan for new
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Addressing Ghana’s Fisheries Crisis: Radical Measures Required
Watch Mr Kyei Yamoah on TV3’s #KAPTURED BY WOMEN show discussing Ghana’s Fisheries Click to watch
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Engagement with Judges, Prosecutors on Fisheries Management
Over 65 High and Circuit Court Judges and Prosecutors along the coast were engaged on Fisheries Management including the Closed
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Engagement with Coastal MMDAs on Fisheries Management
Friends of the Nation under the USAID – US Agency for International Development Sustainable Fisheries Management Project engaged officers from coastal Institutions
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IUU-CMGs & IUU GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES ORIENTED
In ensuring that IUU fishing within the Ghana’s fisheries sector is confronted head on, IUU Community Monitoring Groups (IUU-CMGs) and
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