FISHERFOLKS IN GAMASHIE BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT'S SUBSIDIZED OUTBOARD MOTORS

The Ministry for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has distributed 50 outboard motors to fishermen in Ashiedu Keteke.

With these subsidized outboard motors, the government and fishermen share the cost equally and it is to support the livelihood of the fishers and the fishing communities.

Nii Lante Bannerman, Chairman for the Premix Fuel Committee at the distribution of the outboard motors said government is

delivering on its promise to fisherfolks and the construction of the fishing harbor is a testimony.

He explained further that the distribution of the outboard motors to fishermen has been made affordable by government through the Ministry of Fisheries in collaboration with the Coastal Development Authority. He encouraged the  fishermen to take care of the outboard motors and use it for its intended purpose.

Raymond Tettey, Sub-Metro Chairman of Ashiedu Keteke stated that 200 outboard motors has been earmarked for distribution to fishermen in Ashiedu Keteke. This number is out of the over 5,000 outboard motors procured by government to improve the quality of life and improve the productivity of fishermen. 

Nettey Akoso, Spokesperson for fishermen in Jamestown expressed gratitude to the Ministry and lauded the efforts of the National Premix Fuel Chairman,Nii Lante Bannerman for how well fisherfolks have benefitted from constant supply of premix fuel. He promised that the outboard motors will be put to good use so as to enhance their work effectively and efficiently.

Other dignitaries that graced the occasion include Hon. Ben Armah, Coordinating Director A.M.A, Hon. Nii Lante Plange NADMO Coordinator A.M.A, Hon. Ivan Esinam, Sub-Metro Chairman Ablekuma South, Representatives from the Fisheries Commission and other Representations from the Jamestown and Chorkor fishing community.

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28 Police Officers Fired Over Misconduct

 

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09/09/2020

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The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has dismissed 28 personnel, including two females, for unprofessional acts.

This was as a result of complaints lodged by the public, of which they were found culpable of 181 cases of unprofessional conduct, from January to August, 2020. 

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Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent of Police, Sheila Kessie Abayie-Buckman, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, gave some of the misconducts as insubordination, drunk whilst on duty, and engaging in part time business outside the Service without permission.

Others were the negligent permission of a prisoner to escape from lawful custody, failure to make entry in official documents, misuse of firearm, and absent from duty without permission.

Supt Abayie-Buckman said the affected officers were from the ranks of Constable to Assistant Commissioner of Police that is; “Constable, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Superintendent, Chief Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner of Police”.

During investigations, 151 of the cases reported were found to be partially true and aside the 28 officers who were dismissed, some had their ranks reduced, she said.

Supt Abayie-Buckman said in 2019, out of the 291 complaints made against police officers, 191 were proven guilty.

She said the disciplinary actions were taken to maintain high standards of professionalism in the Service.

On the brighter side, a number of personnel, including 43 from the Headquarters, were commended for exemplary conduct between January and August, 2020, she said.

“The Police Administration is making efforts to educate the men and women on the need to exhibit professionalism at all times,” she said.

“The Service will not shield any personnel who misconducts himself or herself in the course of duty to bring the name of the Service into disrepute.”

She urged the public not to hesitate to bring to light the misconduct of any police personnel by reporting to the appropriate quarters adding that they must not only condemn the police when they missed the mark but also praise those that conducted their duties in a professional manner.

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