Day: June 25, 2025

Accra: The Policy Action Research on Youth Economic Inclusion through Next-Generation Local Economic Development (NGLED), initiated by the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) in March 2024, has been officially launched. The ILGS, with support from the Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Policies (INCLUDE), is implementing a three-year (2024-2026) policy action to analyze the entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial behavior among young people and local government officials in five selected Municipal and District Assemblies in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the Assemblies involved in this initiative are Sekondi/Takoradi Municipal Assembly, Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem Municipal Assembly, Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly, Nsawam Adoagyiri

Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has pledged support for the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in enforcing licensing regimes and safeguarding the rights of seafarers in the country. He stated that the Ministry would provide necessary backing to promote inclusive participation, particularly for women and young professionals in the maritime industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nikpe’s remarks were delivered in a speech read by Mr Nathaniel Wilson, the Deputy Director of Human Resource at the Ministry of Transport, during a stakeholder workshop for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service providers (SRPS) organized by GMA in Accra.

Kassena-Nankana West: Mr Stephen Aeke Akurugo, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Kassena-Nankana West District, has pledged to establish motivational packages for nurses and midwives in the area. He emphasized the collaboration between the District Assembly, the Member of Parliament, and the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to implement these initiatives, which aim to enhance healthcare delivery in the district. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akurugo, who has a professional background in nursing, made this commitment during a visit from the GRNMA leadership in the district. The visit was to congratulate him on

Accra: The Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA) has expressed its approval of the Ghanaian Cabinet’s decision to approve the Mahama Care Fund Bill, formally known as the National Medical Trust Fund Bill. This decision marks a significant step towards enhancing Ghana’s public health system by addressing noncommunicable diseases and easing the financial burden on affected individuals. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Mary Yayra Kpogo, the Director of Programmes at INSLA, emphasized in a statement that the bill’s passage will play a crucial role in establishing dedicated and sustainable health financing in Ghana. The fund is expected to substantially

Cape Coast: Vice President, Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang heralds this year’s Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC) Trade, Tourism and Investment Expo, dubbed: ‘Central Expo 2025.’ The Vice President will officially open the fair on Monday, August 25 at the Adisadel school park. According to Ghana News Agency, the Expo themed ‘Unlocking business opportunities in the Central Region,’ will take place from Friday, August 23 to Sunday, 31. It aims to showcase the region’s trade, tourism, and investment opportunities to a global audience. This annual week-long event is expected to attract thousands of exhibitors and investors, thereby accelerating the region’s economic

Shai Osudoku: The Stephen Essoun Foundation has donated an amount of GHS10,000 for a range of essential medical supplies to the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in the Greater Accra Region. The donation was made in commemoration of this year’s World Sickle Cell Day, aimed at supporting the care of sickle cell patients at the facility. According to Ghana News Agency, the gesture forms part of the Foundation’s broader agenda to improve healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable groups and underserved communities. Mr. Stephen Yaw Essoun, the Founder of the Foundation, emphasized the need for sustained public education and practical support for