Day: July 3, 2025

Tarkwa: Mr. Augustin Niber, the Executive Director of the Center for Public Interest Law (CePIL), has emphasized the need for equal opportunities and recognition for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) regardless of their abilities. He highlighted the significant contributions that PWDs can make and the importance of creating an environment that allows them to thrive. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Niber made this appeal during a training program organized by CePIL in collaboration with the National Council on Persons with Disability (NCPD), with support from Oxfam, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. The training covered topics such

koforidua: The National Peace Council (NPC), with key partners, has commenced post-election dialogue in Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, stressing that peace is fragile, perishable, and must be consciously preserved to safeguard Ghana’s democratic progress. According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day dialogue, organised by NPC, aims to evaluate the aftermath of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, which saw President John Dramani Mahama return for a second term after previously serving from 2012 to 2016. Partnering organizations include the West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana). The meeting

Bolgatanga: The Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga has culminated its year-long centenary celebration with a focus on spiritual renewal, a change in mindset, and national unity as essential elements for promoting spiritual growth and national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, themed ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Walking Together as a Family of God,’ brought together a diverse group of attendees, including parishioners, traditional leaders, Muslim clerics, and government officials. They gathered to reflect on the Church’s 100-year history of faith and service within the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese. During the Holy Mass, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, the Bishop

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