Fishermen at Jamestown Fishing Harbour have issued a warning that they will stage a protest if the cold storage facility at the harbour does not become operational by December 31, 2026. The delay has forced crews to struggle with preserving their catch despite a bumper harvest, resulting in significant post‑harvest losses.
Chief Fisherman Nii Armah Wulu told reporters that the facility has been non‑operational since the harbour opened to the public, depriving fishermen of a critical means of preserving excess fish. He explained that some fishermen had resorted to drying surplus fish along the streets to prevent waste, a practice that was halted after city authorities raised concerns.
Wulu said repeated assurances from management that work was underway had done little to ease frustration, as the delay continued to affect the ability to manage excess catches. He warned that the fishermen would wear red bands as a sign of protest if the facility remained closed by year‑end, urging the relevant authorities to expedite the project.
“Management continues to assure us that efforts are underway to operationalise the facility. However, frustrated by the prolonged delay, we have resolved to wear red bands in protest if the cold storage facility is not operational by the end of the year,” he said.
