Day: July 15, 2025

Accra: Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has announced the withdrawal of military protection for civilians and public officials. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is part of the government’s reset agenda aimed at restoring discipline and accountability, and it seeks to address the misuse of military personnel for personal purposes. Dr. Boamah emphasized on his Facebook page that the military protection withdrawal applies to civilians, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspeople who are not entitled to such security measures. The minister warned that military personnel found performing unauthorized guard duties would face serious consequences. The Defence Minister

Abuja: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has adjourned for a ruling on an application for provisional measures filed by Ghana’s Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The application, suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/32/25, seeks suspension of ongoing removal proceedings and her reinstatement with full entitlements, pending determination of the substantive case. According to Ghana News Agency, during Monday’s hearing, the Respondent (Republic of Ghana) requested that its jurisdictional objection be addressed first, arguing the matter involved constitutional issues already before Ghana’s domestic courts, including the Supreme Court. It warned that proceeding could amount to forum shopping and risk conflicting

Koforidua: The River of Blessing Academy (ROBA), a leader in promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at the Basic School level, has successfully organized its sixth annual STEM fair in Koforidua. The event, themed ‘Innovate, Design and Solve’, featured student-led technological innovations and attracted participation from parents, educators, community leaders, and government officials. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Juliet A. Obeng, Assistant Director of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, delivered a speech on behalf of the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey. She expressed the Minister’s commitment to advancing STEM education through strategic investments in

Accra: The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated a 15-member Human Trafficking Management Board in Accra to strengthen efforts against trafficking. According to Ghana News Agency, the Board is chaired by sector Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey and includes members such as Madam Abena Annobea Asare (Secretary), Madam Elizabeth Sackeyfio, and several others with diverse expertise. The Board aims to address human trafficking issues, which Dr. Lartey identified as a critical challenge impacting women and children in Ghana. Dr. Lartey emphasized that Ghana is a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking, highlighting it as

Accra: A broken culvert along the Varemperi-Vieri-Wehiau road in the Wa West District has isolated its immediate communities from accessing healthcare services at the Vieri Health Centre. The disruption predominantly affects pregnant women, children, and the elderly, who are now unable to reach essential medical services. According to Ghana News Agency, the incident took place in the early hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025, also obstructing traders from Varemperi, Wa, and surrounding areas from reaching the market at Vieri via the Wa-Varemperi-Vieri route. Currently, motorists from Wa Municipality and other regions must take an alternative route through the Wa-Kpongu-Siiru-Vieri road

Brigadier general musah whajah (rtd.):alamsey patrols and other operations along the banks of the Ankobra River in the region are yielding positive results. He said there had been a considerable decrease in illegal mining (galamsey) activities along the river bank in the Gwira area since the task force started its operation to clamp down on those involved in such activities. According to Ghana News Agency, Brig Gen Whajah (Rtd.) observed that the patrols have led to noticeably fewer activities along the banks of the Ankobra River, indicating that the message is reaching those illegally settling in the area. Speaking after

Assin north: Mr. Sylvester Amakye, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin North, along with several Departmental Heads, has embarked on a familiarisation tour to introduce himself to the residents and chiefs of various communities within the district. This initiative aims to bring local governance closer to the people and address the issues faced by the towns in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the communities visited during this tour included Assin Endwa, Akonfudi, Kushea, Praso Bereku, among others. The DCE identified several issues such as poor road networks, lack of potable drinking water, absence of electricity, inadequate toilet facilities,