Day: July 3, 2025

Accra: Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has called on the organization’s staff to ready themselves for the transition to a 24-hour economy. He emphasized the need for COCOBOD to strategically position itself to capitalize on the policy to sustain its contribution to the Ghanaian economy. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo highlighted these points during a visit to the warehouses and offices of the Quality Control Company and Cocoa Marketing Company. The purpose of the visit was to gain insights into their operations and activities. The delegation also made a stop at

Accra: The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has condemned ‘draconian measures’ by the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) against nurses and midwives who participated in a recent industrial action. The GRNMA has vowed to take decisive action, including further strikes, if CHAG proceeds with its intended sanctions. According to Ghana News Agency, the GRNMA’s condemnation was detailed in a press statement signed by President Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo and General Secretary Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum. The statement highlighted that the GRNMA’s attention was drawn to a CHAG letter dated June 30, 2025, titled ‘REQUEST FOR LIST OF STAFF,’ which

Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, announced that since the Mahama-led Government took office in 2025, the introduction of sound policies has strengthened the Ghanaian Cedi. He emphasized that during the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, the unpredictability of the cedi made business planning difficult, leading to economic challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ayariga stated that stabilizing the cedi and reducing inflation serve as incentives to the business community. He made these comments in response to the Minority’s assertions that the current government has not introduced policies to support

Accra: Nearly half of all outpatient department (OPD) cases in Ghana are linked to poor air quality, according to Mr. Desmond Appiah, Country Lead of the Clean Air Fund (CAF). Mr. Appiah highlighted that these cases include conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and even malaria. He made these remarks during the launch of a CAF-supported public awareness initiative led by Infinity 970 under the Breathe Cities programme in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the global initiative aims to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 to improve public health. The

Accra: The Legal Aid Commission is preparing to offer 24-hour legal services to improve access to justice, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 294. ‘We are looking at how best we can have a 24-hour Call Centre where we will have lawyers on call to offer legal advice. This is one of our constitutional responsibilities in line with Article 294,’ said Mr. Edmund Amarkwei Foley, Executive Director of the Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, he made the remarks at the Greater Accra Regional Bar’s Law Week celebration in Accra. It was held under the theme: ‘The Future-Fit

Accra: Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent Nkwanta riots in the Oti Region. The accused-Evans Mawugbe, Donkor Ebenezer, Solomon Amenu, Robert Dzanka, Kenyenso Senyo, Edwin Yeboah, Yudah Adule, Keteke Joshua, and Grace Ordzi-are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, rioting, and rioting with weapons. According to Ghana News Agency, their pleas were not taken, and presiding judge Mr. Isaac Addo remanded them into lawful custody to reappear on July 21, 2025. The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Seth Frimpong, told the court that

Lawra: The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, has unveiled new measures to avert further water tragedies following the drowning of seven Lawra Senior High School students in the Black Volta River near Dikpe, Upper West Region. The tragic incident, which happened on Saturday, June 14, 2025, has spurred the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to implement coordinated interventions aimed at improving water safety and increasing public awareness. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister addressed Parliament, outlining plans for regular sensitization of canoe owners, operators, and residents along the Black Volta Basin. He highlighted the introduction of maritime safety