Business News of Thursday, 11 April 2019Source: ghanaiantimes.com.ghFisheries Ministry announces ‘closed season’play videoElizabeth Afoley QuayeThe Ministry of Fisheries has announced May 15 to June 30 as the “closed season” period for fishers engaged in artisanal fishing and August 1 to September 30 for industrial fishers. Addressing journalists in Accra yesterday, the Sector Minister, Mrs Elizabeth Afoley Quaye said the ban on fishing was a necessary evil needed to replenish the fish stocks in our waters. According to her, upon consultation, the ministry and the key important stakeholders agreed that instead of the August to September ban, the closed season should be staggered into two different periods to both artisanal fishers and industrial fishers. As a result the consensus was that the closed season for inshore artisanal fishers should be brought forward to May 15 to June 15 while that of industrial fishers be maintained as August 1 to September 30. She said even though the ban was demand driven, the ministry would also ensure full compliance to make it effective.

Source: GhanaWeb April 11, 2019 05:48 UTC