An international marine conservation organisation, Blue Ventures, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, as part of its ongoing mission to deepen collaboration on sustainable fisheries management in Ghana. The meeting, held at the Ministry, provided an opportunity for Blue Ventures to outline its objectives, share updates...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Makola No. 2 traders protest against high Rents and new 20% VAT
Hundreds of traders at Makola No. 2 Market in Accra on Thursday, February 26, staged a protest against what they describe as steep rent increments and a newly imposed 20 per cent VAT, warning that the situation is becoming unsustainable. Speaking to JoyNews, a market leader, Anthony Kyei Baafi, said the traders are struggling under...
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Ghana Armed Forces Launch Search and Rescue Operation at Sea
The Ghana Armed Forces have confirmed that a major search and rescue operation is underway following an attack on fishing vessels off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp, the Ghana Navy, supported by the Ghana Air Force, began...
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Research Is the Engine of Reform — Fisheries Ministry Anchors Blue Economy Strategy on Science
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has formally positioned research as the central pillar for implementing sustainable fisheries reforms under Ghana’s Blue Economy Strategy (2025–2035), following a high-level engagement with the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The meeting focused on establishing a structured partnership to operationalise the Blue Knowledge component, one of six strategic pillars...
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Visa Facilitation Services Officials Reaffirm Service Standards in Talks with Deputy Foreign Minister
Officials from the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS), led by the Regional Head for Central and West Africa, Mr. Prashant Kansara, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), to discuss ways of deepening institutional collaboration for the benefit of Ghanaian citizens. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister...
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Ghana a Beacon of Democracy — Community of Democracies Secretary General Visits Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister
The Secretary General of the Community of Democracies, Dr. Mantas Adomėnas, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson, to discuss ways of strengthening democratic governance. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister noted that democracy is increasingly being tested both globally and within the sub-region. He emphasized...
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Foreign Minister Ablakwa Secures Rare Access to Ukrainian POW Camp
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was granted rare access to a highly fortified Ukrainian security camp where prisoners of war are being detained. The visit marks the first time an African Foreign Minister has been allowed into such a facility. During his mission, Mr. Ablakwa met with...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Meets President Zelenskyy in Ukraine
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was graciously hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Our discussions were fruitful, focusing on Ghana’s humanitarian appeal for the release of two of our citizens currently held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. Minister Ablakwa expressed optimism that negotiations will be successful. We also explored how Ghana...
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Ghana to Launch Landmark Early Childhood Care and Development Policy
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, will officially launch Ghana’s new Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy, 2025 on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Accra. The policy marks a major milestone in Ghana’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of children from conception...
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Ghana Unveils Bold Reserve Accumulation Policy to Safeguard Economy
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined a comprehensive risk management framework under the newly approved Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP), describing it as a historic step toward securing the nation’s economic future. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister emphasized that the government will adopt a proactive approach to managing risks associated with...