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“Support Ministry of Fisheries to organised annual National Fish Festival”
The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mr Moses Anim, has called on individuals and benevolent organisations to support the Ministry in organising the annual National Fish Festival celebrations.
It brings together fisher folks and other industry players along the fish value chain.
He said the festival would showcase fish products, engage the public, and acknowledge their invaluable contributions to national food security, hence, a passionate appeal for all stakeholders to partner with the Ministry for a bigger event next year.
Mr Anim made this known last week Sunday at the first edition of the “What do you know fisheries quiz competition” to commemorate World Fisheries Day 2023 in Accra.
The programme was organized by the USAID Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activities.
“The festival which started in 2015 was first held at Prampram in the Greater Accra Region, and the second edition organized for the people of Anloga in the Volta Region, needs more sponsors to attract international partners,” he said.
The competition saw St Augustine College beat Accra Academy Senior High School, Ahantaman Girls Senior High School, and Keta Senior High School to receive the ultimate prize of GH5,000, a trophy, and a certificate of participation.
According to the Deputy Minister, there would be durbars, exhibitions, panel discussions, on topical issues on fisheries, and educate the public on programmes and policies implemented by the Ministry.
Mr Anim said this year’s national fisheries festival would be organised in a manner that would display everything in fisheries, and as well provide all information within the fishing industry.
He thanked the USAID Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activities for their overwhelming support to the Ministry, ensuring that they contribute efficiently to the overall development of the Ghanaian economy.
Mr Anim said the Ministry would utilise the Festival to interact with potential investors, educate the public on policies, projects and programmes, and engage stakeholders.
“A Fisheries and Aquaculture Clinic has been set up to enable stakeholders to network, exchange knowledge and gain insight into the dynamics of the industry and the opportunities available,” he added.
The Chief of Party, USAID/ Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activities, Madam Heather D’ Agnes, thanked the schools for their participation, adding that the competition was to create awareness on Ghana fisheries recovery activities.
She said the competition was a platform that allowed the youths to learn about programmes and policies in the fishing industry, to help them appreciate the effort being made by stakeholders in reviving the sector.
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The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mr Moses Anim(left) presented a dummy cheque to the winners.
BY BERNARD BENGHAN
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
