… Riverson Oppong, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, to discuss growing concerns over the diversion, hoarding, and misuse of subsidized premix fuel. …
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Shama The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has underscored the critical role women play in Ghana’s fisheries sector, stressing the need for greater inclusion and support amid growing challenges confronting the industry …
… Madam Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of a regional workshop on advancing implementation of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in Anglophone Africa in Accra. …
… The licence was presented on Monday, May 12, by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, on behalf of the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission. …
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur has cautioned fishermen and fishmongers nationwide against illegal and unsafe fishing practices within the sector, as they endanger public health and contribute to shorter lifespans among Ghanaians. …
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, will, from Wednesday, 6th May 2026, embark on a six-day working tour of inland fisheries communities across the country, her office has announced. …
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has called for improved and updated data in the fisheries sector to enhance decision-making. …
… It is a testament to vision, sacrifice, resilience and the enduring commitment of all who have contributed to the growth of this great institution.” The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Ms Emelia Arthur, in her address pledged to provide HOLICO with a bus, construct a wall …
… Emelia Arthur, has urged fisheries stakeholders to rally behind reforms aimed at rebuilding fish stock, protecting coastal livelihoods and securing the sustainable of the nation’s marine resources. …
… Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, made the announcement at the Tema Canoe Basin, stating that the decision reflects the critical role canoe fisheries play in Ghana’s food security and the livelihoods of many citizens. …
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is intensifying safeguards for Ghana's premix fuel subsidy system to ensure benefits reach genuine fisherfolk. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies met with the Minister to address concerns over diversion, hoarding, and misuse of subsidized fuel that was intended to support small-scale fishers and canoe operators.
Why it matters
Fisheries Ministry's intensified safeguards against premix fuel subsidy abuse protect legitimate fisherfolk from economic distortion.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture is intensifying safeguards for Ghana's premix fuel subsidy system to ensure benefits reach genuine fisherfolk. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies met with the Minister to address concerns over diversion, hoarding, and misuse of subsidized fuel that was intended to support small-scale fishers and canoe operators.
Minister Emelia Arthur has stressed the need for greater inclusion and support for women in Ghana's fisheries sector, noting that 60 percent of the country's animal protein comes from fish and about three million Ghanaians depend on the fisheries value chain. She stated that the majority of people engaged in the fisheries value chain are women, making it imperative to design policies and interventions that support them.
Ghana is considering marine culture and community-based commercial fish farming to boost local production, improve food security and create jobs, while addressing declining stocks. The Fisheries Minister cited overfishing, illegal fishing, climate change and weak enforcement as contributing to a deficit of nearly 500,000 metric tonnes annually between national demand of 1.2 million metric tonnes and local production of 600,000–700,000 metric tonnes.
The government has granted a provisional licence to Gold Coast Mariculture Limited for Ghana's first mariculture project, which will cultivate high-value marine species including Cobia, Red Snapper, and Pompano. The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture described the project as a major milestone in diversifying Ghana's blue economy through sustainable aquaculture development.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur has cautioned against illegal and unsafe fishing practices such as light fishing, dynamite, chemical substances, and the use of formalin by fishmongers, warning that these methods destroy marine habitats, reduce fish populations, contaminate food, and pose serious health threats to consumers.
Ghana's Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Emelia Arthur will embark on a six-day tour of inland fishing communities across six regions beginning 6 May 2026 to assess facilities, engage stakeholders, and gather information on the state of the inland fisheries subsector ahead of an upcoming Inland Fisheries Conference.
Fisheries Minister Emelia Arthur has called for improved and updated data in the fisheries sector to enhance government decision-making, noting that much current data is outdated and does not reflect changes in marine and aquatic ecosystems. The ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Ventures to collaborate on sustainable fisheries management, data collection, scientific research, and community engagement.
Holy Child College of Education at Fijai in the Western Region climaxed its 80th anniversary celebration on Saturday with the theme "80 years of excellence: Empowerment and innovation in teacher education in the 21st century." The college's principal noted its enduring impact in teacher education, having produced generations of educators serving across Ghana and beyond.
Ghana's Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture launched the Inshore Exclusion Zone Enforcement and Transparency (IEZET) project to strengthen fisheries governance under the new Fisheries Act, urging stakeholders to support reforms aimed at rebuilding fish stock and protecting coastal livelihoods. The minister stressed that conservation efforts must balance sustainability with livelihood protection.
Ghana's Fisheries Ministry has exempted canoe fishing operators from the 2026 Marine Fisheries Closed Season while introducing strict oversight measures, citing the sector's critical role in food security and its supply of approximately 80 per cent of locally consumed fish. Industrial and semi-industrial vessels will observe scheduled closures during specified periods in 2026.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has begun developing a new cooperative legal framework to modernise the sector and drive structural transformation. A joint committee will draft a Cooperative Legislation Bill for parliamentary approval and presidential assent to replace outdated legal provisions.