Graphic Online
BY: Zadok Kwame Gyesi
705
Ghana currently does not have any locally trained captains or engineers to operate industrial fishing vessels.
This has led to the country engaging expatriates, such as Japanese, Chinese and Koreans, to man industrial fishing vessels in its waters.
Speaking with the Daily Graphic in Accra last Thursday, the Office Manager of the Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA), Mr Gilbert Sam, said since Ghana did not have any locally trained captains and other key staff to operate and man industrial fishing vessels, it had no option but to rely on expatriates for such services.
“When it comes to industrial fishing, say Tuna and trawlers, we don’t have locally trained people who can man these industrial vessels; we are handicapped. Even though we have institutions that carry out some training, currently we don’t have the skippers who are the captains and engineers who can manage the vessels,” he said.
Source: Eye on Port
Country Inspector for the ITF, Capt. Catherine Haizel and Perpetual Osei-Bonsu on Eye on Port
Government and players in the Port and Maritime Industry have been urged to institute deliberate interventions and policies that will allow for a broader and increased participation of women in the industry.
Country Inspector for the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), Capt. Catherine Haizel, the Executive Secretary of the Ship Owners and Agents Association of Ghana, Perpetual Osei-Bonsu and the Chief Operating Officer of Conship, Linda Vasnani, are unanimous in their conviction that there is a need to create a conducive environment for more women to participate and thrive in the industry.
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Tackling the public health risks associated with road traffic congestion
By Nii Larte Lartey
FEB 15, 2021
Imagine being diagnosed with a health condition linked to the risks of one s long and continuous stay in vehicular traffic. Unfortunately, this could be the unknown plight of commuters and other road users as they go about their daily routines.
While time and fuel wasted are counted as the economic cost of extremely slow traffic flow; many are simply unaware that sitting in traffic actually has significant negative health effects over time.
In this piece, I explore the public health impact of road traffic congestion and its potential mitigation measures.
Graphic Online
BY: News Desk Report
705
The Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) has appointed four persons to various positions to strengthen the company’s mandate as the dominant media group in the country.
Mr Samuel Essel has joined the company as the Director of Finance to replace Mr Kwabena Baah-Adade, who retired late last year.
Mr Theophilus Yartey, who is the Editor of the Graphic Business, one of the publications within the group, has been appointed Deputy Editor of the flagship Daily Graphic, with additional responsibility over the Graphic Business.
Also, Ms Doreen Hammond has been appointed Editor of The Mirror, while Ms Kate Baaba Hudson has been appointed Editor of the Junior Graphic.