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Govt lifts fishing ban, reopens sea to artisanal fleets
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has reopened the sea to artisanal fishers, effective, Thursday, August 1.
This follows a month-long closure of the fishing season, a measure taken by the government to restore depleting fish stocks.
A ceremony was held at the Akplabanya Beach Site in the Ada West District of the Greater Accra Region to symbolically mark the reopening of the sea for artisanal and inshore fleets.
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, officially declared the sea open and called upon all stakeholders to participate in the conservation of Ghana’s marine resources.
According to her, “The close fishing season is a strategy adopted by the ministry and the fisheries commission to contribute to the recovery of the over-exploited fisheries resources, rebuilding of the depleted fish species and reduced fishing pressure on the fisheries resources.”
“So, I would urge the people of Upper Manya in the Ada West to let us move forward with a renewed sense of dedication to conserving our precious marine resources. May this season bring abundant catches and prosperity in the fisheries and aquaculture sector,” she stated.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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Ghana condemns Israeli attack on Qatar
The Government of Ghana has condemned an Israeli attack on the State of Qatar, describing it as unprovoked and a violation of international law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the airstrikes led to deaths, injuries, and the destruction of property.
It added that the attack was an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty and a threat to efforts at achieving peace between Israel and Palestine.
The ministry noted President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana stood in solidarity with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the people of Qatar.
It further commended Qatar for its commitment to promoting peace in the Middle East and urged that the incident should not derail ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Akropong Fire Station rescues driver in Mamfe-Amamprobi accidents
A rescue team from the Akropong Fire Station swiftly responded to a road traffic accident at Mamfe-Amamprobi on Monday, 8th September 2025.
A DAF cargo truck with registration number GR 3583-15 loaded with over 1,000 cartons of bottled water had veered off the road, trapping the driver inside due to severe damage to the head compartment.
The rescue team successfully extricated the driver and transported him to the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident was caused by brake failure while the truck was en route to Kumasi.
The incident resulted in injury of one person, the driver, with no fatalities reported.
The vehicle sustained partial damage to the head compartment, four rims damaged, and two tyres completely destroyed.
