… nsfers along the coast.According to the Western Naval Command, the exercise was carried out under Sections 53 and 54 of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, Act 1146, which requires individuals or entities constructing fishing vessels to obtain permits from the Fisheries Commission …
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… The drafters went further in Article 269 (1), recommending the establishment of a Minerals Commission, a Forestry Commission, a Fisheries Commission, and other commissions as Parliament may determine, which shall be responsible for the regulation and management of the utilisation …
National House of Chiefs rejects CRC recommendation to merge OASL with Lands Commission… The January growth figure was revised downward from the provisional estimate of 7.5 per cent to 6.1 per cent after the incorporation of new data from the Ghana Revenue Authority, Fisheries Commission, Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, and the Volta River Authority. …
Ghana’s economy expands by 7.7% in Feb – GSS… According to GSS, the revision followed receipt of updated data from institutions including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Fisheries Commission, Controller and Accountant General’s Department and Volta River Authority. …
Economic activity expands 7.7% in February… The January growth figure was revised downward from the provisional estimate of 7.5 percent to 6.1 percent after the incorporation of new data from the Ghana Revenue Authority, Fisheries Commission, Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, and the Volta River Authority. …
Ghana’s economy expands by 7.7% in February 2026 – GSS… 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. …
Ghana launches first mariculture project with provisional licence to Gold Coast Mariculture… The Fisheries Commission has launched a $1.3 million, three-year initiative to operationalise the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, including plans for a Development Fund to support habitat restoration and research into climate-resilient fish species. …
Climate change threatens fisheries and coastal livelihoods in Keta… In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Professor Berchie Asiedu, Deputy Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, underscored the need for increased investment in data gathering to better understand aquatic resources and the sector’s economic impact. …
Fisheries Minister calls for data upgrade to boost fisheries economy… Representatives from the Environmental Protection Authority pointed to Ghana’s new EPA Act as evidence of enhanced legal backing for climate action, while the Fisheries Commission and the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), representing six countries, …
Regional ‘Fisheries Without Borders’ project launched to combat declining fish stocks- April 2026
… The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, together with the Fisheries Commission, announced that enforcement will be tightened this year, warning that violators will face sanctions under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146). …
Gov’t bans industrial trawlers for two months as 2026 closed fishing season begins in July
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NPA, Western Naval Command destroy eight jumbo canoes in Takoradi
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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 hours ago · Joy Online →
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NPA, Western Naval Command destroy eight jumbo canoes in Takoradi
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 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
National House of Chiefs opposes OASL-Lands Commission merger
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 economy expands 7.7% in February year-on-year
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 economic growth nearly doubles to 7.7% in February
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 →
Wednesday 13 May
Ghana's economy expands by 7.7 percent in February 2026
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 →
Tuesday 12 May
Ghana grants first mariculture licence for marine species farming
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 →
Thursday 7 May
Climate change and overfishing erode coastal livelihoods in Keta
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 →
Monday 4 May
Fisheries Minister urges data modernisation for sector
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 →
Sunday 3 May
Regional fisheries project launched to address declining fish stocks
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 →
Tuesday 28 April
Ghana bans industrial trawlers for two months from July 2026
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 →