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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 parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
