Day: May 26, 2025

Gyahaadze: The Methodist Rafiki Satellite Village (MRSV) in Gyahaadze, Effutu District, Central Region, has received a donation valued at GHC78,000 from the Ghana International Women’s Club (GIWC). The donation, which includes assorted items and meditation, is aimed at supporting the shelter for underprivileged children. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation is part of the GIWC’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Contributions from club members and assistance from Unichem Ghana Ltd, Letap Pharmaceuticals, GR Industries, Gokals-Laborex Ltd, and Ghandour Cosmetics facilitated the donation. Madam Rachel Wilkinson-Inja, Chairperson of the GIWC welfare committee, stated that the club is committed to aiding the

Accra: Sectional Heads and selected individuals within the Blue Water Guards have undergone training focused on security and human rights frameworks to enhance safety in their operations. The Blue Water Guards, a civilian workforce established by the Minerals Commission alongside the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, are tasked with acting as whistleblowers. Their role involves collaborating with security agencies to provide crucial information on illegal mining activities in forests and water bodies, enabling a swift response. According to Ghana News Agency, the training emphasized the Voluntary Principles on Security to ensure that participants understand and apply these principles in

Bogoso: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has expressed worry over the prolonged shutdown of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, which has lasted for more than 18 months. The Minister witnessed the devastating condition of the Mine, with flooding in its underground section during his visit to the Mine. Currently, this development has triggered concerns about the Mine’s sustainability and potential infrastructure damage. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Buah was accompanied by Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, Mr Matthew Kofi Ayeh, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Prestea Huni-Valley, and Mr Robert Wisdom Cudjoe,

Dambai: In a bid to ease the burden on commuters, Dambai drivers in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have complied with reducing fares by 15 per cent. According to Ghana News Agency, this move follows a joint publication by the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), which saw a 15% reduction in transport fares effective May 24, 2025. Dambai to Hohoe fares have been reduced from GHC 60 to GHC 50, while Dambai to Kpando fares have also been reduced from GHC 80 to GHC 70. However, a follow-up

Juaboso: The Juaboso District Assembly, in collaboration with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), is preparing to initiate a large-scale registration drive for motorcycles and tricycles in the district. Mr. Alexander Adu Quist, the Juaboso District Chief Executive (DCE), emphasized the importance of this initiative in an interview. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Quist explained that the registered motorcycles and tricycles would receive distinct number plates to set them apart from regular vehicles, a move aimed at boosting revenue for the Assembly. This registration exercise is also set to provide the DVLA and the Assembly with precise data