News:
June 28, 2013
Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah has cautioned fisherfolks against copying blindly certain fishing and preservation methods that may have effects on the lives of consumers.
He said adopting foreign methods of preserving fishes just like the recently reported issue of fish preservation with formalin is extremely dangerous to human lives.
There was recent media reports that fisherfolks in the Western region using formalin, a chemical normally used in embalming corpses for fishes preseervation and processing.
Speaking on e.tv’s morning show on Friday, Hon. Aquinas Quansah who is also the deputy minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture stated that their investigation of that issue proved false.
He noted that one issue that continue to bother the ministry is the continues activity of pair trawling by some fishermen, an act that contravens the laws of the country and also has adverse effects on marine resources.
Hon. Quansah was confident that the inauguration of the Marine Police last week by President Mahama will go a long way to curb the illegal activity.
He added that government remained committed to ensuring that fisherfolks have the right conditions to enable their work thrive and also build the fishing industry.
Kwadwo Anim / Ghanamps.gov.gh