Day: June 18, 2025

Accra: Mr. Bagbara Tanko has assumed a new position as the Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. This appointment follows an impressive eight-year tenure as the Head of Public Relations at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA). He succeeds Mr. Kenneth Annang, who has transitioned to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Tanko’s transition marks a significant new chapter in his distinguished career as a communication specialist. Dedicated to advancing government initiatives through strategic storytelling, media engagement, and stakeholder outreach, Mr. Tanko’s exceptional contributions to public relations

Accra: Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, a nominee to the Supreme Court, has emphasized the importance of neutrality for individuals serving dual roles as judges and chiefs, especially in political discussions. She urged them to be measured in their comments to maintain impartiality. According to Ghana News Agency, Justice Amaleboba addressed these concerns during her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Her remarks came in response to questions about some chiefs expressing support for presidential candidates during election campaigns. When questioned about the potential capping of Supreme Court judges, the nominee expressed her support for the idea but stressed that such actions should

Accra: Ghana needs an investment of $6 billion to implement comprehensive flood control measures across the country, according to Mr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources. The government plans to pursue public-private partnerships, climate financing, and support from development partners to achieve this goal. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Adjei made this announcement while delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, addressing the perennial flooding challenges and the strategies being put in place to mitigate the issue. He emphasized the government’s commitment to building a flood-resilient, climate-smart, and safe environment for all citizens.

Accra: Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway, the Acting Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry, has called on the Government to bolster the Registry’s operations to fulfill its mandate, including collecting population data crucial for national development. As the institution responsible for registering all births and deaths, the Registry can provide up-to-date population data required for planning and development if adequately resourced. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Botchway suggested that enhancing the Registry’s capabilities could save the country the resources currently allocated for conducting population and housing censuses every ten years. He made this appeal during a visit by Madam

Accra: The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has announced the immediate suspension of the Central Management System (CMS) used by the National Service Authority (NSA). This decision arises from growing concerns regarding the current digital infrastructure employed by the NSA. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspension follows a directive from the Office of the President. A statement released by the Ministry emphasized that the action was taken in the national interest to facilitate a thorough technical and forensic examination of the platform. The Ministry reassured the public, including National Service Personnel and stakeholders, that efforts are being made

Accra: Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, has encouraged African First Ladies to intensify efforts in building healthier and more inclusive societies for national development. She emphasised that Africa must aspire to greatness by uniting public and private partnerships, combining compassion with expertise, and ensuring that every life, no matter how remote or marginalised, can flourish. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Mahama addressed the opening of the 2025 Merck Foundation Africa First Lady Initiative Platform in Dubai on Wednesday. She highlighted that the Merck Foundation talent programme had empowered 110 Ghanaian youth in fields such as music, ICT, filmmaking,