Day: July 5, 2025

Accra: Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Daniel Kwame Afriyie has reminded recruits that the badge they now wear symbolizes trust and national service. ‘The badge on your chest is not meant to intimidate but to uphold professionalism and integrity at all times,’ he emphasised. According to Ghana News Agency, COP Afriyie made these remarks during a passing-out ceremony for 238 police recruits at the Volta Regional Police Training School in Ho. He called on the new officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and patriotism as they begin their service to the nation. COP Afriyie urged the recruits to embrace discipline, selflessness,

Accra: A total of 1,194 recruits have joined the Ghana Police Service amid calls to uphold the Service’s integrity and avoid actions that could damage its reputation. The new cohort consists of 633 females and 561 males who have successfully completed a rigorous six-month training program. This program covered essential areas such as police procedures, law of evidence, public order management, swimming, driving, communication skills, and child-friendly policing. According to Ghana News Agency, the passing-out ceremony was marked by an address from Alhaji Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, the Minister of Interior and reviewing officer. He emphasized the importance of integrity in

Welembelle: A sick woman being transported to the Tumu District Hospital in the Sissala East Municipality died after an armed robbery interrupted her emergency journey. The tragic event occurred in the early hours of Friday when armed robbers halted the vehicle carrying the woman, leading to a delay that ultimately resulted in her death. According to Ghana News Agency, the attackers detained the passengers for several hours, forcing them at gunpoint to lie down while they ransacked the vehicle. They made away with mobile phones and an undisclosed sum of money. Mr. Basit Mumuni, the driver of the vehicle, recounted

Aburi: The University of Ghana Pensioners Association (UGPA) Legon, recently visited the Aburi Botanical Garden to acquaint themselves with the various plants grown in the area. About sixty members, aged between 60 and 92, participated in the visit. According to Ghana News Agency, the members learned that plants similar to those found at the Aburi Botanical Garden are also grown at the University of Ghana’s Botanical Garden on the Legon Campus, supervised by the University’s Botany Department. During the visit, the Seguah Africa Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organization led by Uriah Karikari, held a session on July 4, 2025, at the

Keta: The Keta Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza, also known as Bird Flu. The Veterinary Regional Laboratory in the area has verified the outbreak, urging residents to refrain from consuming birds to prevent further transmission. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release issued on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and signed by Mr. Bernard Lawer, the Municipality Veterinary Officer, called on all poultry farmers and the public to implement biosecurity measures to curb the spread of the disease. Residents have been advised to report any unusual deaths or signs in their poultry

Accra: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has held its first Council Meeting, with a call for stronger collaboration among key stakeholders to drive the development agenda of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, held in Ho on Thursday, July 3, 2025, brought together all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Presiding Members, Coordinating Directors, Heads of Departments, and other regional stakeholders. In his sessional address, Volta Regional Minister James Gunu emphasized the urgent need to strengthen peace and security, stimulate economic growth, modernize agriculture, enhance infrastructure, and improve social services across the region. Mr. Gunu expressed

Mfantseman: The Pragyia Riders Association (PRA) in the Central Region’s Mfantseman Municipality has launched an initiative to repair potholes in the area, aiming to improve road safety for residents and commuters. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, named ‘Obia bedidi,’ focuses on repairing numerous potholes that have worsened due to recent heavy rains. The project has already started in Mankessim, a key commercial area in the municipality, targeting the damaged Volta Bar Road and the Mankessim-Cape Coast Highway. This effort is a collaborative undertaking with local authorities, security agencies, and the media. Mr. Adu Gyamfi Marfo, Patron of PRA,