Tag: Fishing
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Oil companies urged to help address negative impact of seaweeds on oil-enclave dwellers
Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddy Blay, has called on oil Companies and other stakeholders to take immediate steps to alleviate the sufferings of fishermen whose livelihood have been impacted negatively by the invasion of seaweed. According to Mr. Blay, the rising frequency with which seaweed wash ashore along the coast…
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Fisheries Commission must revise the 500% increase in fishing license
The Fisheries Commission has been urged to reduce the announced increase in Fishing License fees for the operation of a fishing vessel on Ghanaian waters. The Fisheries Commission in a letter dated December 31, 2019 and signed by its Executive Director, Mr Michael Arthur-Dadzie indicated that the new fishing license fees approved by the Ministry…
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Fishing sector threatened by galamsey [Audio]
Fishermen in Ghana are appealing to government to strengthen Ghana’s marine regulations. It comes on the back of threats of a dwindling fishing industry as a result of illegal practices. Jessica Ayorkor Aryee visited some fishing communities as part of USAID /UCC fisheries and coastal management capacity building support program. Click below to listen to…
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Western region fishermen defy order on illegal fishing
Illegal fishing activities continue to impact Ghana’s fishing industry. The development is reported to have reached alarming proportions as the country spends millions of cedis to address the impact of the menace. But checks at some fishing centres in the country reveal that the fisher folks may not be ending their deeds anytime soon. Citi…