Day: July 3, 2025

Amansie south: The chiefs and people of the Amansie South District in the Ashanti region have made an urgent appeal to the government to address the poor road network in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the call was made by Nana Obeng Mensah Ababio, the chief of Manso Domi-Keniago, during a durbar aimed at raising funds for a Teachers’ Quarters project. He labeled the roads as ‘death traps’ and stressed the need for immediate government intervention for the safe and efficient movement of residents. The poor road conditions have been identified as a significant barrier to socio-economic development,

Kadjebi: The Kadjebi District Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), supported by the Kadjebi District Assembly and the Member of Parliament for Akan Constituency, has distributed roofing sheets to several schools in the area. This initiative aims to aid the Yadzo D/A Junior High School, Kordibenu E. P Primary, and Kpalime Kofe Kindergarten School in re-roofing their school blocks, which were previously damaged by strong winds. According to Ghana News Agency, during the handover of the roofing sheets to Yadzo D/A JHS in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, Mr. Reuben Kemavor, the Kadjebi District Director of

According to ghana news agency: Promoting Peace and Security to attract investment and foster development, Strengthening Local Governance by building the capacity of Municipal and District Assemblies, and Supporting National Vision through collaboration with stakeholders to implement President Mahama’s agenda. Mr Gunu explained that merging the Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs into one ministry reflects the belief that governance must be local, tradition respected, and morality ensured. He described development as something that must rise from the ground, guided by wisdom, culture, and faith. Addressing traditional rulers and religious leaders as the ‘moral compass’ of society, he thanked them

Mfantseman: Ghanaian citizens have been reminded of their legal rights and responsibilities to participate actively in local governance, as outlined in Ghana’s Local Governance Act. The call was made during a capacity-building session aimed at empowering community members and stakeholders to engage more effectively with their District Assemblies. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was organised by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation under the project dubbed Action for Voice for Inclusive Development (AVID-2). Held at the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, the event was meant to build, sustain, and amplify community voices

Kumasi: Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, Principal of Jackson University College (JUC), has praised President John Dramani Mahama for establishing July 01 as National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day, viewing the initiative as a positive measure. She highlighted, however, that dedicating only one day annually for national prayer is insufficient in a nation that enjoys peace and stability amidst regional political unrest and insecurity. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Jackson spoke at a thanksgiving service organized by the College at its headquarters in Kumasi to commemorate the inaugural edition of the event. She underscored the necessity of regular national supplication and gratitude

Koforidua: Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has commended the Ghana Dental Association for launching a website aimed at improving public access to oral health information and facilitating connections with dental professionals. He hailed this initiative as a significant advancement in oral healthcare delivery and communication between the public and service providers. According to Ghana News Agency, the commendation was part of a speech delivered on behalf of Prof. Akoriyea by Dr. Lawrence Ankrah at the 34th Annual General Congress of the Ghana Dental Association in Koforidua. Themed ‘Dental Quackery in Ghana: The Silent Epidemic –

Bongo: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has introduced a digital complaint dashboard and a service providers’ scorecard mechanism to stakeholders in the Upper East Region. The pilot project is designed to improve the complaint systems of service providers and institutions, facilitating a platform for residents to conveniently lodge their concerns for prompt attention by the appropriate service providers. According to Ghana News Agency, the platform operates via a website and a mobile app available on the Google Play Store. It is part of a two-year United Nations Peacebuilding Fund project, titled ‘Enhancing social cohesion and social contract through empowerment