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Eight feared dead as Chinese Fishing Vessel sinks along Saltpong Marine Waters

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A Chinese fishing vessel, MV Comforter 2 has sunk in the wee hours of last Friday, May 6, 2022, along the Elmina – Takoradi marine waters.

Its last known position was said to be 46 nautical miles South of Saltpond.

Information gathered by Empire News indicates that 25 crew members were on board including 19 Ghanaians and six Chinese.

Other sources also told Empire News that a total number of 16 persons have been rescued. It includes 12 Ghanaians, four Chinese with 1 deceased.

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Seven Ghanaians and one Chinese are, however, still missing and unaccounted for.

According to some of the survivors, the MV COMFORTER 2 was fishing at South of Saltpond.

The fishing vessel had caught a lot of fish in its net and was having challenges in hauling the net. The weight of the fishes in the net had caused the vessel to tilt, reports say.

Some sailors tried to prompt the Captain of the situation but he insisted the hauling should continue causing the vessel to tilt further and eventually capsized.

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Some Chinese vessels, MENG XIN 6, GUO JIN 606 and JIN HAI 600 were reportedly involved in the rescue of the survivors but MENG XIN 6 was the one that happened to be in the general vicinity of the incident per Empire News’ sources.

Source: Ghana/Empire News/Kwame Malcolm

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Big Ghun and Doreen Avio set to unveil Scarlett Unveiled Auditions on May 23, 2026

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Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.

The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.

Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.

The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..

The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.

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Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.

According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.

Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.

She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”

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Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.

With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.

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Just In: Parliament confirms detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Netherlands

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Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.

According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.

Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.

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“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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