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 in the Ashanti Region has stepped up efforts to develop future aquaculture professionals by engaging Senior High School students across the region in practical training and sensitisation programmes. …
Fisheries Commission targets SHS students in Ashanti to boost aquaculture and reduce fish importsBusiness & Financial Times
… This World Ocean Day, Ecoshift calls on the Ghana Maritime Authority and the Fisheries Commission to move from observation to intervention. …
Guardian of the tides: Modernising the maritime law for a resilient blue economyThe Ghanaian Times
… The fisheries commission’s preliminary investigations later pointed to a combination of environmental stressors, including elevated sea temperatures, oxygen depletion and pollution as plausible contributors. …
The warming sea and the mystery of Ghana’s dying fishJoy Online
… 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 …
NPA, Western Naval Command destroy 8 jumbo canoes used for illegal fuel bunkering in TakoradiJoy Online
… 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 CommissionThe Ghanaian Times
… 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 – GSSBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 FebruaryJoy Online
… 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 – GSSJoy Online
… 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 MaricultureThe Ghanaian Times
… 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 KetaThe 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 →