Good Start,help the poultry industry aswell and ban the importation of frozen chicken with short shelf life
Good Start,help the poultry industry aswell and ban the importation of frozen chicken with short shelf life
Nii 11 years ago
It is very true and demonstrative that there are 2 wonderful ladies in NDC govt doing great jobs. Madam Dzifa Ativor and Sherry Ayittey are doing great things for their party. As for Dzifa Ativor anytime I see her on televisi ... read full comment
It is very true and demonstrative that there are 2 wonderful ladies in NDC govt doing great jobs. Madam Dzifa Ativor and Sherry Ayittey are doing great things for their party. As for Dzifa Ativor anytime I see her on television or hear her on radio, I pray for long live for her. Infact she is a Presidential material as well as Sherry. These people can pull the feminine side of the supporters for Pres. Mahama. Mr. president dont contemplate dropping your current vice. Just drop him and go for any of these 2 great ladies in your govt and I bet you God will grant you smooth passage. Amissah Arthur is tired and must be drop after this lap. I am sorry those ladies dont even know me so nobody should insinuate anything. I am just a good observant. thanks
NII COMMEY 11 years ago
They should increase tariffs on imported tilapia and lower taxes on the local aquaculture industry. That way, locally produced fish will be cheaper, and consumers will buy more of it. Banning imports is protectionism, which h ... read full comment
They should increase tariffs on imported tilapia and lower taxes on the local aquaculture industry. That way, locally produced fish will be cheaper, and consumers will buy more of it. Banning imports is protectionism, which has huge implications on the global market. Get ready for tit-for-tat moves against Ghanaian products.
Hahahahahah 11 years ago
You think there cant be tit-for-tat in higher tariff implementations?
You think there cant be tit-for-tat in higher tariff implementations?
KOFI YEESU 11 years ago
Please go on Line and read about how the Chinese manage these Tilapia farms. They feed the fish with so much filth that, in my opinion, they MUST NOT be imported into Ghana (and even any other country). I think the Gov. of Gh ... read full comment
Please go on Line and read about how the Chinese manage these Tilapia farms. They feed the fish with so much filth that, in my opinion, they MUST NOT be imported into Ghana (and even any other country). I think the Gov. of Ghana should help our local fish farmers to produce more Tilapia in Ghana because the quality is much better than the garbage they import from China.
GHFUO: nyantakyi, 1/9aa must go ASAP! 11 years ago
ITS NOT VERY SMART TO OUTRIGHTLY BAN FOREIGN TILAPIA. U DONT EVEN HVE ANY ROLLED OUT MEASURES IN PLACE THAT ARE PROVEN TO WORK IN SATISFYING OUR INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR BIG, STRIOD INDUCED TILAPIA FROM CHINA. YET, U BLINDLY W ... read full comment
ITS NOT VERY SMART TO OUTRIGHTLY BAN FOREIGN TILAPIA. U DONT EVEN HVE ANY ROLLED OUT MEASURES IN PLACE THAT ARE PROVEN TO WORK IN SATISFYING OUR INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR BIG, STRIOD INDUCED TILAPIA FROM CHINA. YET, U BLINDLY WENT AHEAD N IMPOSED A BAN...DUMB!
U MUST LIMIT THESE IMPORTS, IMPOSE HEAVY IMPORT TAXES. ROLL OUT MEASURES TO SATISFY OUR INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR THESE DELICASIES, SIT BACK N WATCH THESE BEAR FRUIT. THE CASH GENERATED FROM THES HIGH IMPORT TARRIFS CAN EVEN GO BACK INTO DEVELOING THEFISHERIES SECTOR. IS THIS WOMAN SANE IN THE HEAD? THE HAIR CONDITIONER HAS FRIED HER BRAINS..ALL OF THEM....
kwame the dude 11 years ago
I think this is a good idea to give room for our Entrepreneurs to expand without foreign intervention. Hopefully, the companies will not come to Ghana to compete here. If you don't know, most Tilapia farms and feed mills are ... read full comment
I think this is a good idea to give room for our Entrepreneurs to expand without foreign intervention. Hopefully, the companies will not come to Ghana to compete here. If you don't know, most Tilapia farms and feed mills are owned by foreigners. I hope that funds will be made available to Ghanaian Business Men and Women to expand the Tilapia Business.
SAY IT LOUD 11 years ago
I never knew we import tilapia, tht's a sin before God after giving us river volta with lot of fishes.
Importing fish from china is dangerous, they cash these fishes from polluted rivers.
I never knew we import tilapia, tht's a sin before God after giving us river volta with lot of fishes.
Importing fish from china is dangerous, they cash these fishes from polluted rivers.
Torgbui Avaklasu II 11 years ago
Thumps up Hon Sherry Ayittey, this is what we need at this present time. cut down our import bill to shore up the cedi.
Thumps up Hon Sherry Ayittey, this is what we need at this present time. cut down our import bill to shore up the cedi.
JUSTICE 11 years ago
IMPORTS OF EVERYTHING HAS MADE GHANAIANS POOR AND LAZY.
IMPORTS OF EVERYTHING HAS MADE GHANAIANS POOR AND LAZY.
Jonathan 11 years ago
Thank God for this directive. I hope the importers would not bribe their way back into the business.
Thank God for this directive. I hope the importers would not bribe their way back into the business.
kawmi 11 years ago
MAHAMA BUSNISS INTERFERING SO FAR CUSE MANY MANY GHANA JOB LOST HIS ASSULT ON IMPORTS IS NOT HELPFULL
TO ANYONE IN GHANA
MAHAMA BUSNISS INTERFERING SO FAR CUSE MANY MANY GHANA JOB LOST HIS ASSULT ON IMPORTS IS NOT HELPFULL
TO ANYONE IN GHANA
Hahahahahah 11 years ago
You are very dense in the head. Unpatriotic asshole
You are very dense in the head. Unpatriotic asshole
NOKWARE 11 years ago
Ghana bans tilapia imprt
Ghana bans tilapia imprt
NOKWARE 11 years ago
Ghana bans tilapia imports
Ghana bans tilapia imports
EZEKIEL 11 years ago
Ghana minister has AT LAST got up from her LONG SLEEP! Monitor ALL BASIC ITEMS we can produce and either place a BAN on their IMPORTATION OR make it SO UN-ATTRACTIVE that the people will NOT buy them!! We CANNOT CONTINUE to U ... read full comment
Ghana minister has AT LAST got up from her LONG SLEEP! Monitor ALL BASIC ITEMS we can produce and either place a BAN on their IMPORTATION OR make it SO UN-ATTRACTIVE that the people will NOT buy them!! We CANNOT CONTINUE to UPHOLD LABORFORCE in other countries WHEN we can put in some MEASURES to PROTECT OUR OWN MARKET...as ALL countries do anyway!!
GO ahead!!
yaw 11 years ago
what about chicken
what about chicken
Kwame VS. Kofi 11 years ago
Typical! Destroy the buissiness of small traders and retailers! They to that to any random industrie and importer.
Typical! Destroy the buissiness of small traders and retailers! They to that to any random industrie and importer.
B-WISE 11 years ago
Any immediate remedy for the more than 450 metric tonnes short supply? Isn't that detrimental to businesses that depend on the more than 450 tonnes needed? The ban should have at least taken effect after meeting the target 95 ... read full comment
Any immediate remedy for the more than 450 metric tonnes short supply? Isn't that detrimental to businesses that depend on the more than 450 tonnes needed? The ban should have at least taken effect after meeting the target 950 metric tonnes locally. I think there's a big problem with the timing, as it can quickly result in price hikes.
KWEKU MFANTSE 11 years ago
B-WISE, thanks for taking the words right out of my mouth. We should first empower the local industry to be able to adequately supply the needs before banning the imports.
The banning is a good idea but the timing is inaus ... read full comment
B-WISE, thanks for taking the words right out of my mouth. We should first empower the local industry to be able to adequately supply the needs before banning the imports.
The banning is a good idea but the timing is inauspicious and the modalities for the implementation are impractical and lack proper planning.
ZoRRo 11 years ago
There is no plannning or consultation, every decision is "by-heart." How can you get up one morning and just say you have banned imports of tilapia ? Have you weighed in on the consequencies ? There is a shortfall in domestic ... read full comment
There is no plannning or consultation, every decision is "by-heart." How can you get up one morning and just say you have banned imports of tilapia ? Have you weighed in on the consequencies ? There is a shortfall in domestic supply and you ban imports of the good, prices are gonna rise !
naydine 11 years ago
time for them to band Frozen chicken products that have no Taste
time for them to band Frozen chicken products that have no Taste
Observer 11 years ago
You are very correct. This is the time to ban Frozen Chicken and Turkey which have been created in factories all over the world. The tastelessness is not even the worry. These foods are genetically engineered and will only im ... read full comment
You are very correct. This is the time to ban Frozen Chicken and Turkey which have been created in factories all over the world. The tastelessness is not even the worry. These foods are genetically engineered and will only import diseases which Ghana is not setup to combat. Our homegrown foods are the best. Let's whip them up and create a healthy and job-creating society. Having said that, this administration should have had the wisdom to forewarn those in this sector before abruptly shutting down their various businesses.
Bonsoe 11 years ago
Why do people in Kumasi import these rubbish to Ghana. Come to Senegal, you will see Ghanaians running after this rubish called "wele" (the cow skin) Ban all these foolish imports
Why do people in Kumasi import these rubbish to Ghana. Come to Senegal, you will see Ghanaians running after this rubish called "wele" (the cow skin) Ban all these foolish imports
kawmi 11 years ago
MR MAHAMA STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE BUSNISS IMPORT TILAPIA CUSE COMPITITION WHICH BRING PRICE DOWN SO WE CAN AFFORD THE STAFF BANNING IMPORTS WILL ONLY CUSE PRICES TO GO UP AND FEW PEOPLE WOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD FISH THANKS TO ... read full comment
MR MAHAMA STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE BUSNISS IMPORT TILAPIA CUSE COMPITITION WHICH BRING PRICE DOWN SO WE CAN AFFORD THE STAFF BANNING IMPORTS WILL ONLY CUSE PRICES TO GO UP AND FEW PEOPLE WOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD FISH THANKS TO YOUR STUPIDITY
sempe 11 years ago
Good one and thumbs up. Can someone tell our authorities to speed up the house/road addressing system. Very crucial in fighting ebola (just in case, God forbid though it). God bless Ghana
Good one and thumbs up. Can someone tell our authorities to speed up the house/road addressing system. Very crucial in fighting ebola (just in case, God forbid though it). God bless Ghana
Lord Tennison 11 years ago
How are you going to make up for the shortage?Will it not lead to greater demand and high price for tilapia?
The ban seems premature.One would have expected the local production to commence,at least,before the policy to ban ... read full comment
How are you going to make up for the shortage?Will it not lead to greater demand and high price for tilapia?
The ban seems premature.One would have expected the local production to commence,at least,before the policy to ban the supplementary imports was implemented.
KOO 11 years ago
Reading most of these comments show the simplistic nature some of us attach to solving problems.Being able to produce is quite beneficial for the economy and Ghana is general.It is very easy for Sherry Eyittey to come up with ... read full comment
Reading most of these comments show the simplistic nature some of us attach to solving problems.Being able to produce is quite beneficial for the economy and Ghana is general.It is very easy for Sherry Eyittey to come up with this directive but the crust of the matter is,what initiative has she put in place to help the producers or attract producers to fill the shotfall?.If nothing has been done then it is a wrong move.In fact production has become so expensive in Ghana that people have resorted to import instead.I know most of these people praising her now will be cursing her in no time when shortage of tilapia hits the markets and price rise.
Kwamina 11 years ago
...as a result of ebola saving their arses from being roasted and eaten can we afford to ban tilapia considering that a shortage is going to send the price of fish and meat products very high.
Man, yesterday on my way to O ... read full comment
...as a result of ebola saving their arses from being roasted and eaten can we afford to ban tilapia considering that a shortage is going to send the price of fish and meat products very high.
Man, yesterday on my way to Obuasi, I saw an "ekusie" dancing Azonto in the middle of the road and sticking its tongue at me knowing very well that for now it has protection from ebola from being killed and eaten!
I have marked that ekusie with the white underbelly. Let it try that nonesense again in 4 months time and se what happens to it!
Ajasco 11 years ago
Great Humour,well done
Great Humour,well done
Martin 11 years ago
Wouldn't out-rightly banning the importation of tilapia create an artificial shortage in the market, if the local industry can't keep up with the demand? The Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister should have placed a steep tarif ... read full comment
Wouldn't out-rightly banning the importation of tilapia create an artificial shortage in the market, if the local industry can't keep up with the demand? The Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister should have placed a steep tariff on tilipia making it available and yet expensive to only those who can afford to pay for the fish. So in Ghana there's a ministry for fisheries and aquaculture, then I assume there's one also for agriculture. Shouldn't all that come under the umbrella of agriculture? Just asking.
FRANK 11 years ago
These are the kind of policies and actions Ghanaians want from politicians. Let's not always talk but take actions such as this. This will grow the local businesses in this sector. Bravo
These are the kind of policies and actions Ghanaians want from politicians. Let's not always talk but take actions such as this. This will grow the local businesses in this sector. Bravo
Samuel Okine 11 years ago
Good idea, the imported fish do not have the Korle Lagoon aroma
Good idea, the imported fish do not have the Korle Lagoon aroma
K. Duah 11 years ago
Why always destroy businesses in Ghana or make Ghanaians feel like there are no option in lives. What is needed to set a good standard in every sector of the economy. This government are taking a lot of stupid decisions and ... read full comment
Why always destroy businesses in Ghana or make Ghanaians feel like there are no option in lives. What is needed to set a good standard in every sector of the economy. This government are taking a lot of stupid decisions and making Ghanaians poor.
K. Duah 11 years ago
Why not ban any imported goods and services, including the arms for the defense period.This government is not pro-business.
Why not ban any imported goods and services, including the arms for the defense period.This government is not pro-business.
Kofi Peprah 11 years ago
Why are we keen on importing every junk into the country?
I also blame the well to do of society. Instead of investing in areas like agriculture and manufacturing industries, they deal in importation of second hand 4X4 driv ... read full comment
Why are we keen on importing every junk into the country?
I also blame the well to do of society. Instead of investing in areas like agriculture and manufacturing industries, they deal in importation of second hand 4X4 drives!!
I am have set an example by starting a small scale tilipia farm in Ghana. I encourage everyone to do his/her little to create jobs in Ghana.
Long Live Mother Ghana
Esi 11 years ago
Way to go Sherry
Way to go Sherry
Ese Hill 11 years ago
Learn about Tilapia fish farming.Attend our private coaching in Accra and start your own small scale and large scale Tilapia fish farm. To participate,send sms to +233571138257 or send e-mail to freshdewconsult@yahoo.com
Learn about Tilapia fish farming.Attend our private coaching in Accra and start your own small scale and large scale Tilapia fish farm. To participate,send sms to +233571138257 or send e-mail to freshdewconsult@yahoo.com
Damango 11 years ago
While this might be a good move, I think it deserves a an in depth analysis to see if the ban will result in the desire outcome. Further, there is also a CORRUPTION in Ghana; some of these importers will get around the syst ... read full comment
While this might be a good move, I think it deserves a an in depth analysis to see if the ban will result in the desire outcome. Further, there is also a CORRUPTION in Ghana; some of these importers will get around the system by soliciting corrupt government officials or customs officers with BRIBES to get their tilapia into the country. There is a lot of work to be done, yet I commend her for this bold move. Good luck to her.
Nii Joromi 11 years ago
We should all know by now that chinese grown tilapia is poison. People should go online and read about the antibiotics, growth hormones and the dirty water the fish grow in. WAKE UP MY PEOPLE!
We should all know by now that chinese grown tilapia is poison. People should go online and read about the antibiotics, growth hormones and the dirty water the fish grow in. WAKE UP MY PEOPLE!
The Trucker 11 years ago
Excellent move.
Excellent move.
Sankofa 11 years ago
Ban rice, poultry and meat imports as well.
We must encourage local production of food to become self-sufficient.
Ban rice, poultry and meat imports as well.
We must encourage local production of food to become self-sufficient.
Good Start,help the poultry industry aswell and ban the importation of frozen chicken with short shelf life
It is very true and demonstrative that there are 2 wonderful ladies in NDC govt doing great jobs. Madam Dzifa Ativor and Sherry Ayittey are doing great things for their party. As for Dzifa Ativor anytime I see her on televisi ...
read full comment
They should increase tariffs on imported tilapia and lower taxes on the local aquaculture industry. That way, locally produced fish will be cheaper, and consumers will buy more of it. Banning imports is protectionism, which h ...
read full comment
You think there cant be tit-for-tat in higher tariff implementations?
Please go on Line and read about how the Chinese manage these Tilapia farms. They feed the fish with so much filth that, in my opinion, they MUST NOT be imported into Ghana (and even any other country). I think the Gov. of Gh ...
read full comment
ITS NOT VERY SMART TO OUTRIGHTLY BAN FOREIGN TILAPIA. U DONT EVEN HVE ANY ROLLED OUT MEASURES IN PLACE THAT ARE PROVEN TO WORK IN SATISFYING OUR INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR BIG, STRIOD INDUCED TILAPIA FROM CHINA. YET, U BLINDLY W ...
read full comment
I think this is a good idea to give room for our Entrepreneurs to expand without foreign intervention. Hopefully, the companies will not come to Ghana to compete here. If you don't know, most Tilapia farms and feed mills are ...
read full comment
I never knew we import tilapia, tht's a sin before God after giving us river volta with lot of fishes.
Importing fish from china is dangerous, they cash these fishes from polluted rivers.
Thumps up Hon Sherry Ayittey, this is what we need at this present time. cut down our import bill to shore up the cedi.
IMPORTS OF EVERYTHING HAS MADE GHANAIANS POOR AND LAZY.
Thank God for this directive. I hope the importers would not bribe their way back into the business.
MAHAMA BUSNISS INTERFERING SO FAR CUSE MANY MANY GHANA JOB LOST HIS ASSULT ON IMPORTS IS NOT HELPFULL
TO ANYONE IN GHANA
You are very dense in the head. Unpatriotic asshole
Ghana bans tilapia imprt
Ghana bans tilapia imports
Ghana minister has AT LAST got up from her LONG SLEEP! Monitor ALL BASIC ITEMS we can produce and either place a BAN on their IMPORTATION OR make it SO UN-ATTRACTIVE that the people will NOT buy them!! We CANNOT CONTINUE to U ...
read full comment
what about chicken
Typical! Destroy the buissiness of small traders and retailers! They to that to any random industrie and importer.
Any immediate remedy for the more than 450 metric tonnes short supply? Isn't that detrimental to businesses that depend on the more than 450 tonnes needed? The ban should have at least taken effect after meeting the target 95 ...
read full comment
B-WISE, thanks for taking the words right out of my mouth. We should first empower the local industry to be able to adequately supply the needs before banning the imports.
The banning is a good idea but the timing is inaus ...
read full comment
There is no plannning or consultation, every decision is "by-heart." How can you get up one morning and just say you have banned imports of tilapia ? Have you weighed in on the consequencies ? There is a shortfall in domestic ...
read full comment
time for them to band Frozen chicken products that have no Taste
You are very correct. This is the time to ban Frozen Chicken and Turkey which have been created in factories all over the world. The tastelessness is not even the worry. These foods are genetically engineered and will only im ...
read full comment
Why do people in Kumasi import these rubbish to Ghana. Come to Senegal, you will see Ghanaians running after this rubish called "wele" (the cow skin) Ban all these foolish imports
MR MAHAMA STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE BUSNISS IMPORT TILAPIA CUSE COMPITITION WHICH BRING PRICE DOWN SO WE CAN AFFORD THE STAFF BANNING IMPORTS WILL ONLY CUSE PRICES TO GO UP AND FEW PEOPLE WOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD FISH THANKS TO ...
read full comment
Good one and thumbs up. Can someone tell our authorities to speed up the house/road addressing system. Very crucial in fighting ebola (just in case, God forbid though it). God bless Ghana
How are you going to make up for the shortage?Will it not lead to greater demand and high price for tilapia?
The ban seems premature.One would have expected the local production to commence,at least,before the policy to ban ...
read full comment
Reading most of these comments show the simplistic nature some of us attach to solving problems.Being able to produce is quite beneficial for the economy and Ghana is general.It is very easy for Sherry Eyittey to come up with ...
read full comment
...as a result of ebola saving their arses from being roasted and eaten can we afford to ban tilapia considering that a shortage is going to send the price of fish and meat products very high.
Man, yesterday on my way to O ...
read full comment
Great Humour,well done
Wouldn't out-rightly banning the importation of tilapia create an artificial shortage in the market, if the local industry can't keep up with the demand? The Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister should have placed a steep tarif ...
read full comment
These are the kind of policies and actions Ghanaians want from politicians. Let's not always talk but take actions such as this. This will grow the local businesses in this sector. Bravo
Good idea, the imported fish do not have the Korle Lagoon aroma
Why always destroy businesses in Ghana or make Ghanaians feel like there are no option in lives. What is needed to set a good standard in every sector of the economy. This government are taking a lot of stupid decisions and ...
read full comment
Why not ban any imported goods and services, including the arms for the defense period.This government is not pro-business.
Why are we keen on importing every junk into the country?
I also blame the well to do of society. Instead of investing in areas like agriculture and manufacturing industries, they deal in importation of second hand 4X4 driv ...
read full comment
Way to go Sherry
Learn about Tilapia fish farming.Attend our private coaching in Accra and start your own small scale and large scale Tilapia fish farm. To participate,send sms to +233571138257 or send e-mail to freshdewconsult@yahoo.com
While this might be a good move, I think it deserves a an in depth analysis to see if the ban will result in the desire outcome. Further, there is also a CORRUPTION in Ghana; some of these importers will get around the syst ...
read full comment
We should all know by now that chinese grown tilapia is poison. People should go online and read about the antibiotics, growth hormones and the dirty water the fish grow in. WAKE UP MY PEOPLE!
Excellent move.
Ban rice, poultry and meat imports as well.
We must encourage local production of food to become self-sufficient.