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Fisheries Ministry to enforce penalties for breaching closed season regulations
The Fisheries Enforcement Unit of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has warned fisherfolk to strictly comply with the closed fishing season.According to...
Closed season begins: Fisheries Minister warns fishers against illegal practices
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hawa Koomson, has issued a warning to fishermen against engaging in illegal fishing as Ghana's annual fishing closed...
2024 fishing closed season begins today
The 2024 fishing closed season officially begins today, July 1 and will run to July 31.This date bans the artisanal and inshore fleets while...
Closed season ends; sea officially reopens for canoe and inshore fishing
It’s the last day of the one-month-long closed season for canoe and inshore fishers in Ghana.The Closed season is enforced by the Ministry of...
Don’t be deceived – Fisheries Ministry on Mahama’s closed season promise
Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Moses Anim has urged fishermen and other stakeholders to turn a deaf ear to former President Mahama's...
Fisheries Ministry contemplates additional one-month closed season for fishing fleets
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) is considering an additional one-month closed fishing season for all fishing fleets to help replenish the...
1 arrested, fishing nets seized at Atuabo for flouting closed season directives
Personnel of the Fisheries Enforcement Unit (FEU) Western Command, comprising the Marine Police, Navy, and the Monitoring Control Surveillance, have arrested a fisherman at...
Ministry of fisheries and Aquaculture to announce observance of closed season for fishermen in...
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is set to announce a closed season for all kinds of fishers in Ghana.The move by the Ministry,...
Light fishing persists after observing closed season
The use of light for fishing is part of illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing practices prohibited under Ghana's laws.Section 11 of the Fisheries Regulations...
Mahama calls for exemption of artisanal fishers from closed season
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama says artisanal fishers should be exempted from the closed season.Speaking at a Youth Town...
Government committed to sustainable fisheries management as closed fishing season ends – Hawa Koomson
Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson has reiterated government's commitment to sustainable fisheries management and its contribution to the country's economic development.She stated government's ongoing...
Closed Season: The sea needs rest, time to recover depleted stock – Hawa Koomson
Fishers along the coast of Ghana, including inshore fishers have been urged to take the sea as a human being that must be protected...
Fisheries Ministry announces 2024 closed season
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, has announced July 1 to July 31 as the date for the 2024 closed season.This date binds...
Closed Season: The woes of women and children in fishing communities
The din of brisk fishing activity greets anyone who ventures onto the landing beach at Jamestown the Greater Accra Region and in coastal regions...
3 fishermen arrested for fishing during closed season
Three fishermen are in the grip of the Denu Police in the Volta Region for fishing during the closed season.They have been identified...
Closed season: Assemblyman, two others arrested for non-compliance
The Police and Navy team from the Fishing Enforcement Unit (FEU), Marine Headquarters in Tema, has arrested some three persons for engaging in prohibited...
2023 fishing season closed
This season’s closed season for fishing has begun following the symbolic locking of the sea at Elmina by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture...
Fisheries Ministry opens sea for artisanal fishers after a month of closed season
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) on Monday opened the sea to artisanal fishers to resume fishing.The season was closed for a...
Fishermen, families demand livelihood support as govt announces closed season
Fisherfolk in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region are demanding livelihood support from the government during the closed season period. According to them, the...
Fisheries Ministry, Commission announce 2021 closed season
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Fisheries Commission, have announced July 1 to July 30 as the date for the 2021...
Fisherfolks back to sea after observing closed season
Economic activities at landing beaches in the country are bouncing back following the resumption of artisanal fishing in the country’s waters...
COCOBOD announces date for 2024/2025 crop season
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced September 1 as the start date for purchasing cocoa for the 2024/2024 main crop season.The Chief Executive...
Deputy Lands Minister urges hunters, bush meat traders to adhere to close season ban
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, responsible for Lands and Forestry, Hon. Akwasi Konadu has implored hunters and bush meat traders to...
Board not responsible for Hearts of Oak’s challenges last season – Aboubakar Ouattara
Hearts of Oak coach, Aboubakar Ouattara has disclosed that internal issues significantly impacted the club's performance during the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.The Phobians...
Ghana’s cocoa production to tumble below 500,000 metric tonnes this season – World Bank
Cocoa production will not exceed 500,000 metric tonnes in the 2023/2024 crop season due to the swollen-shoot disease, the World Bank has disclosed in...
Burkina Faso: Number of Children Facing Emergency Hunger Levels set to Surge Fivefold as...
The number of children in Burkina Faso facing emergency levels of hunger looks set to surge fivefold to about 210,000 by the middle of...
Nsoromma Season 6 Week 6: Young contestants impress with stellar gospel performances
Week 6 of Adom TV’s Nsoromma Season 6 witnessed young music stars taking centre stage to deliver captivating performances of popular Ghanaian gospel musicians.Ghana...
Nsoromma Season 6: ‘Akoma Pa’ evicted as young music stars illuminate Nsoromma Week 4...
Week 4 of Adom TV's Nsoromma Season 6 showcased the immense talent of young Ghanaian musicians, with guest judge Shasha Marley adding his unique...
Govt constructs new drains against rainy season
The government is working on some flood adaptation projects in flood-prone areas in Accra to mitigate the impact of this year’s rainfall season.The...
Week 2 of Adom TV’s Nsoromma Season 6 showcases exceptional talents [Videos]
Week 2 of Adom TV’s Nsoromma Season 6 showcased array of performances, as the top 12 contestants showcased their exceptional talents and versatility on...
Cocoa output for 2023/24 season drops by 40%, driving record-high prices
According to two sources from Ghana’s cocoa sector regulator, COCOBOD, the anticipated cocoa output for the 2023/24 season is likely to fall significantly short...
Week 1: Top 12 contestants shine in spectacular opening of Adom TV’s Nsoromma Season...
The 2024 Adom TV Nsoromma music competition kicked off in grand style as the final 12 contestants showcased their extraordinary talents, leaving the audience...
Ajax v Feyenoord to be completed behind closed doors on Wednesday
The abandoned match between Eredivisie rivals Ajax and Feyenoord will resume behind closed doors on Wednesday, the Dutch FA (KNVB) has confirmed.Feyenoord led 3-0...
ECG to close offices during holiday season
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the closure of its offices across the country during the festive period.In a public notice, on...
COCOBOD signs $1.13bn syndicated loan for 2022/2023 cocoa crop season
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has signed a $1.13 billion syndicated loan to finance the purchase of cocoa beans for the 2022/2023 crop season.The...
Tolon SHS temporarily closed down after fire outbreak at dormitory
The Tolon Senior High School has been temporarily closed down after fire ravaged parts of the girls’ dormitory on Thursday, May 19.According to the...
Fishing season starts in July to August, 2022
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission has announced that it will observe the 2022 closed season from...
Chelsea ask for Middlesbrough FA Cup game to be played behind closed doors
Chelsea have asked with “extreme reluctance” that their FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough be played behind closed doors for “matters of sporting integrity” after...
Binatone thrills customers with amazing Black Friday, Christmas season deals
Binatone, the leading brand in electrical appliances, is offering amazing deals on a wide range of affordable and quality products in the Ghanaian electronics...