The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development(MOFAD), Madam Hawa Koomson has warned that the Fisheries Ministry will deal decisively with fishermen found culpable in flouting laws regulating the closed fishing season.
“Fisheries Ministry will burn the canoes and fishing nets of anyone who will flout the directives not to fish during the closed fishing season”. She warned
According to her, the closed season has no bearing on politics but a measure to replenish the fish stock to avert the possible collapse of the fishing industry due to depletion
Speaking to fisher folks at Elimin where she distributed food items including thousands of bags of rice, oil, tomatoes and canned fish to all the nine fishing communities in the Central Region to alleviate their plight as they observe the annual fishing closed season, she underscored the significance of the closed season.
She indicated that her Ministry is willing to empower youth in the fishing communities with skills training to improve their livelihood.
Madam Hawa Koomson disclosed that her Ministry in collaboration with the Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA) Livelihood Empowerment Programme is expected to train 8,000 youth hence the MoFAD has provided barbering kits, hair dryers and sewing machines to equip the youth with skills.
“Even though they are fishermen children there is the need to add skills training so that the sea pressure can be reduced to enable the fisheries industry to rebuild the depleted fish stock and promote sustainable fishing practices”. She revealed.
As a result, she appealed to fishermen to do well by observing the one-month closed season and strongly believed the food items could at least support the affected fishmongers and fishermen to be able to cater for their families while urging them to end unregulated fishing activities on the sea after the end of the closed season.
The Chief Fisherman of Elmina, Nana Badu expressed gratitude to the Minister for her laudable performance and contribution to the fishing industry.
He disclosed that the closed Fishing season has come to stay and appealed to fishermen to comport themselves by not doing anything that will send them to jail.
The Black Stars will open camp in Accra on Monday, November 11, 2024, to begin preparations for their final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Otto Addo’s team will hold their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium at 5:00 p.m. ahead of the matches against Angola and Niger.
Monday’s training session will be open to the media and fans, but Tuesday’s session will be held behind closed doors, according to the Ghana Football Association.
The team will travel to Luanda on Wednesday and hold their pre-match mandatory training at the Estádio 11 de Novembro.
The match against Angola will take place on Friday, November 15, in Luanda, before the Black Stars wrap up the qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium against Niger on Monday, November 18.
Ghana currently sits third in Group F with just two points from four games, and qualification is no longer in their hands.
The Black Stars must win their remaining matches and hope that Sudan, who have seven points, lose both of theirs in order to qualify.
As Ghana prepares for its upcoming 2024 elections, President Nana Akufo-Addo has issued a cautionary message to religious leaders regarding the increasing number of conflicting prophecies surrounding the electoral process. This warning comes at a time when prophetic support for various candidates is gaining visibility, notably for former President John Mahama.
One of the most prominent voices in this discourse is Prophet Clement, a respected spiritual leader known for his influential role in the community. Recently, Prophet Clement has made headlines by publicly declaring that he has received divine revelations affirming Mahama’s victory in the presidential race. He claims to have experienced visions of Mahama triumphing on ten distinct occasions.
In a recent public address, Prophet Clement shared his compelling visions, stating, “I have seen this several times. I saw Mahama’s face being painted with the Ghana map, and he was jubilating.” This vivid imagery has sparked discussions among citizens and political analysts alike, raising questions about the influence of spiritual insight on the electoral process.
The prophet has expressed a sense of divine mandate to pray for Mahama’s success and has indicated his readiness to support any candidate believed to be chosen by God. This endorsement comes at a critical juncture as President Akufo-Addo prepares to step down after two terms in office, following Ghanaian law that limits presidents to a maximum of two terms. This transition sets the stage for a highly competitive election as various candidates position themselves to fill the leadership void.
With the election date drawing near, anticipation is mounting across the nation. Ghanaians are encouraged to actively engage in political conversations that will shape the future of their country. As events unfold, the nation stands at a crossroads, and the outcomes of this electoral process are poised to influence Ghana’s political trajectory for years to come.
President Akufo-Addo’s warning serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between faith and politics in Ghana, urging both clergy and the public to approach the forthcoming elections with discernment and responsibility.
As prophetic backing for Mahama intensifies, many Ghanaians are closely monitoring the political landscape. The discussions surrounding Prophet Clement’s predictions have ignited both interest and debate within the electorate. Citizens are left to ponder the implications of these prophecies: Will Mahama’s candidacy align with the predictions of a certain victory, or could the election result in a surprising shift, bringing a different leader to the forefront?
Black Stars full-back Gideon Mensah has shared details about a potential transfer to FC Barcelona that fell through five years ago due to a breach of confidentiality. In 2019, while Mensah was with Red Bull Salzburg, he was offered a loan move to Barcelona as a backup for Jordi Alba.
However, news of the deal leaked, breaking the confidentiality agreement and ultimately leading to the transfer’s collapse a missed opportunity that Mensah recalls as deeply disappointing.Reflecting on the moment, Mensah said, “I couldn’t resist thinking about the next flight to Spain.
The next day, I saw the news everywhere in Ghana that Barcelona wanted me. So, I called my agent, asking him what happened to keeping it quiet.” His agent was also unaware of how the information got out, which led to the transfer unraveling.
Today, Mensah plays for French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and has earned nearly 30 caps with the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars.
