Fisheries Commission — Ghana's fisheries regulator, engaged in aquaculture training, co-management initiatives, and addressing illegal mining impacts on fish production.
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The Fisheries Commission has raised concerns over the growing impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, on fish farming and aquaculture development in Ghana. …
Galamsey destroying fish farms, threatening aquaculture – Fisheries CommissionJoy Online
… He noted that some farmers used water from gutters to irrigate vegetables, potentially exposing consumers to harmful contaminants, including heavy metals, which might not be visible when the produce was served. “We want to help the Fisheries Commission and the Ministry of Food an …
CSIR-WRI turns fish wastewater into crop production inputJoy Online
… The training, held on Tuesday, August 11, brought together key institutions, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Fisheries Commission and Fidelity Bank, to provide practical education aimed at improving safety, protecting livelihoods and strengthening the resilience of the …
Karpowership Ghana trains fisherfolk on fire safety, hygiene and financial managementThe Ghanaian Times
THE Deputy Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, Professor Berchie Asiedu, has called on countries along the Gulf of Guinea to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding to protect the region’s oceans and improve the livelihoods of coa …
Share fisheries, marine biodiversity data … FC urges Gulf of Guinea nationsJoy Online
Charlotte Ndah, the Wenchi Zonal Director of the Fisheries Commission in the Bono Region, has expressed concern that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, around water bodies is causing a decline in fish production across the region. …
Galamsey affecting fish production in Bono Region – Fisheries CommissionJoy Online
… sh monthly dialogue platforms to bring together chief fishermen, canoe owners, and other actors in the fishing industry to jointly identify and implement solutions to challenges at their landing beaches, while raising common concerns with the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission …
Fishers pledge support for Fisheries and Aquaculture ActJoy Online
… The two-day workshop brought together chief fishermen, canoe owners, fish processors, and officials of the Fisheries Commission to equip them with facilitation skills for community engagement and inclusive fisheries management. …
Small Scale Fisheries Academy trains 30 fishers, stakeholders in fisheries on co-managementDaily Guide
… Angela Lamptey, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana and Chairperson of the Scientific and Technical Committee of the Fisheries Commission, took participants through areas including fisheries co-management, ethical principles, rights-based approaches, climate resilience and …
‘Fisheries Without Borders’ Trains StakeholdersJoy Online
… Contract irregularities totalled GH¢3.35 million, with one notable case involving GH¢2.3 million paid as mobilisation for the supply of a patrol boat to the Fisheries Commission, despite the vessel not being delivered by year-end. …
MDA financial irregularities surge 156% to GH¢5.27bn in 2025 — Auditor-GeneralJoy Online
… One of the facilitators, Dr Angela Lamptey, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana and Chairperson of the Scientific and Technical Committee of the Fisheries Commission, took participants through areas including fisheries co-management, ethical principles, rights-based approa …
Fisheries Without Borders trains stakeholders on sustainable fisheries management amid climate threatsThe Fisheries Commission warns that galamsey is destroying wetlands suitable for fish farming and forcing some farm operators to close, particularly in Obuasi and surrounding communities. The Commission expresses concern that young people are turning to environmentally degrading activities instead of pursuing agriculture and fisheries opportunities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission warns that galamsey is destroying wetlands suitable for fish farming and forcing some farm operators to close, particularly in Obuasi and surrounding communities. The Commission expresses concern that young people are turning to environmentally degrading activities instead of pursuing agriculture and fisheries opportunities.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute have developed an integrated aquaculture-agriculture system that converts nutrient-rich wastewater from fish production into input for crop production. Trials have demonstrated good yields in crops like cucumbers, with the approach helping to reduce pollution and address environmental and health risks associated with wastewater use in farming.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership Ghana organised a capacity-building training for fishermen and fishmongers from Sekondi and Essikado covering environmental safety awareness, fire prevention, hygienic fish handling and financial management, in partnership with the Ghana National Fire Service, Fisheries Commission and Fidelity Bank.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission's Deputy Executive Director has called on Gulf of Guinea countries to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding for ocean conservation and coastal community livelihoods. He warned that countries risk losing critical funding if they fail to generate and share credible information.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Wenchi Zonal Director of the Fisheries Commission says illegal mining around water bodies, particularly at the Bui Dam Reservoir, is causing fish production to decline in the Bono Region. She attributed the decline to chemicals used by illegal miners that have exterminated fish and affected water quality, and called for stronger law enforcement to curb galamsey activities.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty small-scale fisher participants from Ghana's four coastal regions have pledged to help fellow fishers understand the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act in their communities and to establish monthly dialogue platforms with chief fishermen, canoe owners, and other fishing industry actors to identify solutions to landing-beach challenges and raise concerns with the Ministry and Fisheries Commission.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thirty fishers and industry stakeholders from Ghana's four coastal regions underwent training under the maiden Small-Scale Fisheries Academy to promote dialogue and co-management in fishing communities. Participants—including chief fishermen, canoe owners, fish processors, and Fisheries Commission officials—were equipped with facilitation skills for community engagement and inclusive fisheries management.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fisheries Without Borders held a capacity-building workshop for fishermen, processors, community leaders and marine scientists at NAFAG to strengthen sustainable fisheries management amid climate change and declining fish stocks. The initiative involves Ghana, Nigeria and Benin, with Ghana's marine landings having fallen from about 900,000 tonnes to approximately 400,000 tonnes over three decades, prompting calls for community-centred co-management approaches.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Auditor-General's report on Ghana's Ministries, Departments, and Agencies found financial irregularities totaling GH¢5.27 billion in 2025, up from GH¢2.06 billion in 2024, with tax infractions accounting for GH¢4.8 billion of the total. The report states the entire amount is recoverable, with government institutions and individuals responsible potentially compelled to refund the money or face surcharge and legal action.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Fisheries Without Borders held a capacity-building workshop for fishermen, processors, community leaders and marine scientists in Ghana as part of a regional initiative with Nigeria and Benin to address declining fish stocks in the Gulf of Guinea through collaborative fisheries management. Marine landings in Ghana have dropped from about 900,000 tonnes to approximately 400,000 tonnes over three decades, pressuring food security and the livelihoods of more than two million people in the fisheries value chain.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Commission in Ashanti Region is engaging Senior High School students in practical aquaculture training through the "Youth in Aquaculture" programme, which aims to develop future professionals, boost local fish production, and reduce imports. The initiative aligns with the government's School Farm Initiative to utilise school lands and create employment opportunities for young people.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146) introduces stronger maritime protections including an expanded Inshore Exclusive Zone from six to twelve nautical miles and transparency requirements in beneficial ownership to combat illegal fishing and strengthen the blue economy.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Fish catches are declining along Ghana's coast as fishers and processors report changes in the sea, with scientists pointing to warming oceans as a rising threat alongside overfishing and illegal practices. In April 2021, fish washed ashore along parts of Ghana's coastline with dead dolphins; the fisheries commission's preliminary investigations pointed to environmental stressors including elevated sea temperatures, oxygen depletion and pollution.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Petroleum Authority and Western Naval Command destroyed eight jumbo canoes confiscated during an anti-fuel bunkering operation at Poase and New Takoradi Beach on March 31, 2026. The NPA CEO warned that authorities will intensify crackdowns on illegal fuel bunkering to protect consumers and prevent revenue losses to the state.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent because it was created to improve management of stool land revenue, ensure transparency and accountability, and protect traditional authorities' land interests — purposes that would be compromised under the Lands Commission.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, recording a 7.7 per cent growth rate. The services sector accounted for 47.6 per cent of expansion, industry contributed 44.2 per cent, while agriculture and net indirect taxes contributed 5.5 per cent and 2.7 per cent respectively.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's economy expanded by 7.7 percent in February 2026, nearly double the 3.9 percent growth from February 2025, driven by strong performances in the industry and services sectors. The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth showed industry growing at 9.6 percent and services at 7.4 percent, though agriculture slowed to 3.8 percent.
14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth rose to 111.3 in February 2026 from 103.3 in February 2025, representing a 7.7 percent expansion. The services sector led growth at 47.6 percent contribution, followed by industry at 44.2 percent and agriculture at 5.5 percent, with the industry sector recording the strongest sectoral growth at 9.6 percent.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dwindling fish stocks in Ghana's Volta Region have left fishing-dependent families, particularly women fishmongers, struggling to survive as catches decline due to climate change and overfishing. Small pelagic species stocks have fallen to less than 10 per cent of early 1990s levels over the past three decades, driving prices sharply higher and cutting off household incomes.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Fisheries Without Borders project, a regional initiative bringing together fishers, scientists and policymakers, has been launched at the University of Ghana to address rapid declines in fish stocks across Ghana, Nigeria and Benin from 2026 to 2027. Ghana's lead noted that marine fish production has fallen sharply from 900,000 tonnes to 400,000 tonnes and continues to decline.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will ban industrial trawlers from operating for two months starting July 1, 2026, and semi-industrial inshore vessels for one month, as part of the annual closed fishing season aimed at rebuilding fish stocks. Marine artisanal canoe fishers are exempted to protect coastal livelihoods, though they must comply with existing fisheries laws.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →