The Chief Director of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Dr Afisah Zakariah, has referred to the Fish for Development (FFD) Programme as a milestone in Ghana’s partnership with Norway. She made the remarks on behalf of the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Madam Emelia Arthur, at the […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Madam Emelia Arthur, has called for a more equitable, inclusive, and science-driven approach to global ocean governance, urging the international community to address persistent inequities in the management and preservation of the world’s oceans. She made the call while delivering an address at the […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting marine resources and promoting sustainable fisheries governance as Ghana marks World Oceans Day 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, said oceans play an essential role in sustaining life, […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has called for urgent reforms in Africa’s agrifood systems. She said the continent must harness its vast resources and potential to deliver better livelihoods and improve food security for its people. She made the call on Tuesday at the opening of […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has urged personnel of the Fisheries Enforcement Unit (FEU) not to be intimidated in the discharge of their duties as the government intensifies efforts to curb illegal fishing activities across the country. Speaking during the handover of vehicles and operational resources […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has urged young women in tertiary institutions across Ghana to cultivate resilience, discipline, and purpose-driven leadership as essential foundations for public service and national development. She made the call when she engaged nine young women leaders from universities across Ghana during […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has announced plans for the construction of a fishing harbour and a modern fish market in Shama to improve livelihoods and create more opportunities for women in the fisheries sector. She announced this on Friday at a community dialogue organised by […]

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has announced approved premix fuel prices for the current pricing window, alongside enforcement measures aimed at ensuring compliance across landing beach operations. The announcement was made by the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, together with the National Premix Fuel Secretariat, on […]

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mrs Emelia Arthur, has called for a strategic and sustainable partnership between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accelerate investment and growth in the fisheries sector. She made the call during a courtesy visit to the UAE Ambassador to Ghana, Dr Abdulla […]

The government has launched a three-year project to strengthen compliance with the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies as part of efforts to protect marine resources and improve fisheries governance. The project was launched on Monday at a meeting in Accra organised by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture […]