Day: June 23, 2025

Kuala Lumpur: Lance Corporal Mr. Dunstan Guba, a member of the Cybercrime Department of the Ghana Police Service and host of the cybersecurity show on GH Police Television, has secured a silver medal at the prestigious INTERPOL Digital Security Challenge 2025. The competition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attracted over 100 elite white-hat hackers from law enforcement agencies across more than 60 countries. According to Ghana News Agency, Corporal Guba showcased remarkable skills in analyzing digital evidence to uncover cybercrimes, identifying and mitigating malicious software threats, simulating cyber-attacks to test network security, identifying weaknesses in systems and networks, and managing

Accra: Ghana’s indigenous oil marketing company, GOIL PLC, recorded significant financial performance in 2024, with its consolidated profit reaching GHC84.7 million. This represents a 54.82 percent increase on the figure recorded in 2023. The company’s total assets also expanded by 20.1 percent, reaching GHC4.8 billion in 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Philip Archer, the Board Chairman of GOIL PLC, speaking during the 56th Annual General Meeting held in Accra, attributed the growth to ‘prudent financial management, strategic marketing, and operational efficiency.’ Despite operating costs increasing by 11.2 percent and finance costs by 20.25 percent, these were offset by

Kumasi: Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has urged a collective commitment to promote environmental cleanliness across the region, aiming to make it more attractive for visitors and investors alike. He stressed the importance of enforcing existing sanitation regulations and byelaws by the Assemblies as a necessary step for progress, highlighting sanitation as a priority for the Presidency. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Amoakohene conveyed these remarks during an engagement with chiefs and residents of Asuofua-Asamang. He was participating in a clean-up exercise organized by the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, targeting selected electoral areas. His visit also

Tema: Mr. Maxwell Kudekor, a candidate for the Organising Secretary position in the upcoming Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) elections, has emphasized the importance of journalists taking ownership of the association. He believes that bridging the gap between reporters and the national body is crucial. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kudekor addressed journalists in Tema, advocating for the establishment of chapters in newsrooms with at least ten members. He proposed that these chapters elect their own executives and manage their affairs with support from regional and national bodies. This structure, he suggested, would facilitate better mobilization efforts within the GJA.

Aflao: The Chiefs and People of Agortime Kpetoe have officially launched the 2025 edition of the Kente Festival, with a call on government, the private sector, and stakeholders to support the Kente weaving industry. Such support would ensure sustainable job creation and preserve the culture of the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the launch, held in Aflao, set the stage for the main celebration scheduled for August 10-17, 2025, under the theme: ‘Woven Together Kente; Agortime’s Creative Gift to the World.’ Dr. Dela Mawutor, a member of the Central Planning Committee for the festival, said this year’s celebration is

Tarkwa: The Western Central Regional Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 19-year-old boy, who allegedly committed suicide while in Simpa police cells in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Superintendent of Police Kusi Appiah, Regional Crime Officer for the Western Central Region, confirmed the tragedy. The complainant, Isaac Asare, a small-scale miner, worked with the deceased, and both resided at Simpa. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Isaac Asare returned from work and discovered that his six blades of gold had been stolen from his room. He suspected Obeng, the deceased, was behind

The Western Region: The Human Rights and Development Services (HURDS), with support from GIZ under the Support to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Civil Society- S(HE) Project, has launched the Break the Silence project. The initiative aims to prompt social reflection on the impact of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and discrimination in the Western Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Break the Silence is a campaign designed to empower communities to confront the culture of silence surrounding SGBV and transform harmful societal norms into positive ones in the Western and Central Regions. During an inception meeting, Ms. Eva Ankrah,