Day: July 9, 2025

Sunyani: Barely six months into the tenure of office of President John Dramani Mahama, residents in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, said they have higher hopes in the government and anticipate progressive growth and economic prosperity. According to Ghana News Agency, the government’s performance within the six months remained credible, however, residents expected expeditious action on the implementation of the government’s socio-economic interventions for wealth creation and poverty reduction. In a random interview with the agency on the streets of the regional capital, the residents shared their views and sentiments, blended with hope and frustrations. Madam Efua Anima, a trader,

Bolgatanga: Stakeholders in the Upper East Region have reiterated calls for the establishment of shelters and improved coordination among institutions delivering essential services for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). According to Ghana News Agency, the stakeholders renewed the calls during a regional review meeting on the implementation of the Essential Services Package (ESP) for women and girls subjected to SGBV. The project is being implemented by the Department of Gender, in collaboration with the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), with funding support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The meeting brought together representatives from the Ghana

Accra: Greater Accra Regional Executives of the Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) have been elected unopposed to lead the Association in the region for the next four years. The election, which took place at the Teacher’s Hall, Accra, on July 8, saw the five executives who had served from 2021 to 2025, reelected to steer the affairs of the regional branch from 2025 to 2029. According to Ghana News Agency, the retained executives included Mr. Daniel Borlabi (Chairperson), Mr. Lawrence Kangah (Vice Chairperson), Mr. Ibrahim Osumanu (Treasurer), Mr. Richard Neequaye (Secretary), and Mr. Daniel Boahene (Welfare Officer). Mr. Borlabi expressed

Bolgatanga: Some parts of the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region are plunged into darkness owing to faulty street lighting systems on major streets in the Municipality. Street lights on the major highway from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) bungalows through the Regional library, Ministries and the Regional Coordinating Council roads among other suburbs in the Municipality had been off for about a week. According to Ghana News Agency, the situation has affected the traffic light system in the Municipality. Traffic lights at the SSNIT and the GNA office road intersections, the Regional Police Headquarters and

Kumasi: In a bold move to address the persistent and troubling issue of gender-based violence in Ghana, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has launched a 30-day intensive outreach campaign to raise awareness on the issue. The campaign on the theme: ‘From Silence to Strength: Speak Up, Stand Up, Support’, began on July 2 and is scheduled to run until July 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the campaign is being rolled out across the Ashanti region with the aim of raising awareness, educating the public, and providing direct support to survivors

Accra: The Melcom Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Melcom Group, has made a heartfelt appeal to the youth, particularly students, to actively participate in its forthcoming blood donation drive. The initiative seeks to bolster the nation’s blood reserves, a critical component of its healthcare system. According to Ghana News Agency, the Foundation announced that the blood donation exercise is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 23rd July in four selected schools, on Thursday, 24th July across 31 Melcom stores nationwide, and on Saturday, 26th July at prominent locations including Accra, Achimota, West Hills Malls, and the Melcom Mall

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a young man suspected to be a serial motorbike thief in the Accra Metropolis. Emmanuel Akampatiba is assisting the police in investigations for allegedly stealing 12 motorbikes within a week in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Police Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Head of Public Affairs, stated in a news brief that the police, acting on intelligence, traced a stolen motorbike to the suspect. During interrogation, Akampatiba admitted to the crime and mentioned his alleged accomplices as Israel and Fredrick Lomotey, who are currently at large. During questioning, Akampatiba disclosed that the