Jamestown fishermen threaten demo over delayed operationalisation of cold store

Fishermen at the Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Ghana are threatening to protest if the cold storage facility at their harbour is not operational by December 31, 2026. The delay in the facility's use has been causing significant post-harvest losses for the fishermen despite increased fish landings, reports Citi News.

Nii Armah Wulu, the Chief Fisherman at Jamestown, explained that the non-functional facility has left them without a means to preserve their catch. Some fishermen have resorted to drying surplus fish along the streets as a temporary solution, but this practice was halted by city authorities, adding to their difficulties.

Repeated assurances from management that efforts were being made to make the facility operational have not alleviated the fishermen's frustration. They continue to struggle with preserving their catch, and the situation has caused them considerable concern. Wulu warned that if the cold storage facility remains non-operational by the end of the year, the fishermen will engage in a symbolic protest by wearing red bands.

The fishermen are urging authorities to expedite the work to make the facility functional, emphasizing the need to reduce losses associated with the poor preservation of excess fish.