Day: June 21, 2025

Tamale: Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister, has welcomed the first batch of Ghanaian pilgrims returning from the 2025 Hajj at the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale. He was accompanied by Alhaji Collins Dauda, Chairman of the Hajj Board, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, and Alhaji A.B.A. Fuseini, Director of Corporate Communication, Hajj Board. Mr John commended the pilgrims for conducting themselves peacefully while in Mecca and expressed gratitude for the prayers and supplications they offered on behalf of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Alhaji Dauda stated that about 6,000 Ghanaian pilgrims were airlifted to

Accra: CARE Ghana, under its PROSPER III project funded by Cargill, has handed over agro-processing equipment to women producer groups in five cocoa-growing communities across the Ashanti and Central Regions. The event, held at Kufuor Camp in the Atwima Mponua District, reaffirmed CARE’s commitment to empowering rural women and improving food security through access to inclusive markets and productive resources. According to Ghana News Agency, the support included three rice threshers, 10 tarpaulins, five weighing scales, and three motorized tricycles to bolster rice processing activities in Kufuor Camp, Pasoro, and KD Sreso-communities within the Atwima Mponua District. The statement further

Accra: The Government has initiated the procurement of birds and battery cages for the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ initiative, aiming to boost poultry production among farmers and households. Mr. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, highlighted plans to officially launch the initiative in the coming months, with pilot projects expected to begin soon. This announcement was made at the inaugural AgriFair organized by Citi FM and Channel One Television in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ project seeks to rejuvenate the country’s poultry industry and decrease dependence on imported chicken. The initiative aims to empower 55,000 households

Accra: Spektra Global, a Ghanaian architectural and building firm, has completed the construction of an office edifice for the Ghana Insurers Association (GIA), which it handed over to the Association on Friday. The building, named ‘Insurance House’, located at Kanda in Accra, is a three-storey structure with a single basement that occupies approximately 1,750 square metres of land. It features a banking hall space, conference and meeting rooms, offices, lounges, restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Abiba Zakariah, the Commissioner of Insurance, mentioned that the building currently housed the GIA and the Ghana National Bureau

Accra: Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to embody the central government at the local level, serving as leaders, managers, implementers, and mobilisers. She highlighted the critical role MMDCEs play in translating national vision into impactful local actions during the closing ceremony of an orientation and training programme held at the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) in Ogbojo, Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the training, themed ‘Strengthening Local Governance Through the Reset Agenda,’ provided MMDCEs an opportunity to delve into governance, leadership, power dynamics, and influence. Professor

Kumasi: Construction of a modern and sustainable airport city has begun in Kumasi, positioning the Ashanti Regional capital as Ghana’s future hub for aviation and luxury. The Airport City Kumasi, situated on a 50-acre land, will house Ghana’s first smart and eco-friendly residential and recreational facilities to transform the city’s skyline. According to Ghana News Agency, the project, expected to be completed in two and a half years, will boost economic activities and foster convenience for visitors both home and abroad. The first phase of the project will comprise suites of one to three-bedroom apartments, sky suites, and penthouses, offering

Accra: Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, the Tema Sector Commander of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has announced that Tema Port is nearing readiness for the implementation of 24-hour operations. This development is part of a broader initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to promote a 24-hour economy, aiming to boost productivity and economic growth by declaring the Tema and Takoradi ports operational around the clock. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant Commissioner Potakey highlighted the importance of this initiative at a Customs Joint Consultative Committee meeting in Tema, emphasizing its role in enhancing the ports’ competitiveness