Day: June 17, 2025

Accra: Fathers have been advised to serve as role models and demonstrate positive characters, which their children can emulate to make them better citizens of society. Deacon Isaac Ahama of the Calvary Baptist Mission in Accra gave the advice to commemorate Father’s Day celebrated around the world on the second Sunday in June. According to Ghana News Agency, in a sermon titled ‘Empowered by Love: The Father’s Gift to His Children,’ Deacon Ahama said offering wisdom or good counselling to children contributed to nurturing and guiding them to become useful to their families while supporting national development. He emphasized the

Accra: A software engineer, Nana Abakah Anderson, has been remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court over allegations of stealing two rented vehicles. Anderson, who faces charges of theft, has pleaded not guilty and remains without legal representation. He has requested bail, asserting his innocence and expressing confidence that the trial will reveal the truth. However, Detective Sergeant Abigail Osei Mensah, guided by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong, opposed Anderson’s bail plea, citing concerns over potential further offenses. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution argued that Anderson has pending cases in other courts, which influenced

ACCRA: Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Finance Minister, promises investors and citizens of Ghana’s full economic recovery as Fitch Ratings upgrade of the country’s improvement in the country’s creditworthiness. Fitch in its June assessment scored Ghana’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B-‘ from ‘Restricted Default’ (RD) with a stable outlook, signifying the confidence in the country’s ability to meet its debt obligations. According to Ghana News Agency, Fitch cited normalization of the country’s relations with a significant majority of external commercial creditors, including the restructuring of the US$13.1 billion Eurobonds in October 2024, for the upgrade. “I assure

Accra: The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) has launched a 12-week Ghana-China Media Fellowship to enhance media practitioners’ understanding of Africa-China relations, particularly focusing on Ghana’s ties with China. The initiative aims to deepen the capacity of journalists to engage in informed reporting, public engagement, and research. According to Ghana News Agency, the programme targets 15 journalists selected from over 200 applicants and includes lectures on Ghana-China relations, Chinese language instruction, industrial visits, and peer engagement with experts. Madam Sylvia Sinkari, Head of Projects at ACCPA, described the initiative as the first of its kind, highlighting its role

Accra: The Accra West Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable and uninterrupted power to its customers, especially industrial and institutional clients. The assurance follows ongoing investments in infrastructure upgrades, equipment improvements, and enhanced customer service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement copied to the agency in Accra said Mrs. Sariel Etwire, General Manager for ECG Accra West, made the pledge during a series of stakeholder engagements with key Special Load Tariff (SLT) customers. These include major manufacturing, banking, educational, and production facilities that consume significant power volumes. The visits