Day: May 26, 2025

Accra: A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced by an Accra Circuit Court to 12 months in prison after being found guilty of stealing a 50-inch television from Teshie Military Barracks in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Mawuena Tamakloe was convicted on charges of unlawful entry and theft of a television valued at GHC8,900. The court handed down a 12-month prison sentence for each charge after she pleaded guilty. During the proceedings, Chief Inspector Clemence Takyi, who led the prosecution, informed the court that a pregnancy test conducted on Tamakloe returned negative results. The prosecution detailed how Tamakloe managed to

Accra: A five-member robbery gang responsible for two major attacks in the Greater Accra Region – at Jos Bakery in Dome and ACP Junction near Kwabenya – have been arrested, convicted, and sentenced to various prison terms. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, briefing the media on Monday, said two armed men – Isaac Agbezudor alias ‘Money Man’, a 20-year-old mechanic, and Justice Akwasi Sarfo Oppong alias ‘Gariba Manta’ or ‘Demon’, a 19-year-old okada rider – attacked the Head Office of Jos Bakery at Dome in the early hours of May 11, 2025.

Accra: Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has emphasized the government’s dedication to expanding resources and enhancing the social protection system. She highlighted the importance of prioritizing social services alongside other sectors to build a caring society. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Lartey made these remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of the third batch of the Social Services Workforce and the launch of the Diploma in Social Work, organized in Accra by the School of Social Work under the Gender Ministry. Sixty students completed the seven-week Social Services Workforce course. Dr Lartey announced

Accra: Professor Elijah Yendaw, the Director General of the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI), has urged Ghanaian workers to adequately prepare for retirement by investing towards their pensions. He emphasized the importance of early investment and retirement planning to build a strong foundation for financial independence. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Yendaw provided this advice during a three-day pre-retirement and pension planning training session for Bui Power Authority staff in Accra. The MDPI organized the program in collaboration with the Authority to ensure that retired staff live dignified lives. Prof Yendaw highlighted the significance of investment in addressing

Volta Region: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture, has expressed her commitment to rejuvenating the tourism and creative sectors within the Volta Region and across Ghana. She emphasized the Ministry’s aim to enhance collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), to effectively market and increase the visibility of potential tourist sites. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Gomashie, who is also the Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency, made these remarks during a three-day working tour aimed at evaluating the challenges and opportunities within the region’s tourism sector.

Accra: Mr. Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, has been honoured once again with the prestigious CEO of the Year – Group Business Sector (Private Sector) award at the 9th Ghana CEO Excellence Awards. This marks the third consecutive year Mr. Dadey has received the accolade. He also clinched the CEO of the Year – Public Private Partnership (PPP) Technology Sector award at the same ceremony. According to Ghana News Agency, the dual recognition awarded at the Ghana CEO Summit in Accra reinforces Mr. Dadey’s reputation as a transformative business leader driven by purpose, innovation, and ethical governance.

Suame: A brief but vibrant ceremony was held at the Suame Technical Institute, near Kumasi, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Heavy-Duty Artisans Association of Ghana (GHAART). The event was themed ‘Empowering Skilled Hands for a Better Tomorrow’, highlighting the association’s commitment to enhancing the skills and prospects of artisans across the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Suleman Abdul Rahman, the National President of GHAART, expressed the association’s dedication to uniting artisans under a single umbrella to improve their livelihoods. He emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities for training and skill enhancement to keep pace with the