Day: July 16, 2025

Accra: Ghana is advancing efforts to integrate climate adaptation into development planning, but financial constraints continue to hinder full execution. Progress has been driven by the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Project, led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with sectoral partners. Since its inception in 2020, the initiative has established crucial foundations for long-term resilience. According to Ghana News Agency, ‘The NAPs have helped us develop technical structures and planning tools that embed climate thinking into Ghana’s policy and development processes,’ Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, NAP Project Coordinator, told the agency in Accra. He said the EPA has

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to creating an enabling environment for private sector-led growth under Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda. He announced that the Ghana Customs Authority has been directed to implement 24-hour operations at the country’s ports to reduce transaction costs and ease business operations. According to Ghana News Agency, this announcement was made in a speech delivered by Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, during the 45th Management Day Celebration of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) in Accra. The event, themed ‘Marketing Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Catalysts for Success in a 24-Hour Economy’,

Kumasi: Fourteen Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana have pledged tougher enforcement of land-use rules to tackle flooding and advance climate adaptation. The resolution was adopted during a two-day peer learning exchange in Kumasi, organised by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting brought together District Chief Executives (DCEs) and Coordinating Directors to assess progress on climate adaptation strategies and outline actionable next steps. As part of the joint commitments, the assemblies committed to incorporating adaptation initiatives into Medium-Term Development Plans, establishing budget allocations, and implementing

Accra: A 45-year-old trader, who allegedly assaulted a woman, was granted a GHC15,000.00 bail with two sureties by the Kaneshie District Court Two. Perry Ohene Darko, arraigned for assault, had his plea not taken during the court proceedings. According to Ghana News Agency, the Court stipulated that both sureties must reside within its jurisdiction, with one being a civil servant, which must be justified. Darko is expected to make a reappearance on August 15, 2025. The prosecution requested that Darko sign a bond to exhibit good behavior as a condition for the bail, a move that was unopposed by the

Accra: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has urged employers and employees to regularly utilize the organization’s digital platforms to expedite transactions and ensure smooth compliance with statutory requirements. Stakeholders have been encouraged to stay updated with new digital tools and provide feedback as the institution works to enhance service delivery through technology. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kwesi Afreh Biney, the Director General of SSNIT, announced during a Breakfast Meeting with employers in Accra that the company plans to launch ‘a virtual branch’ by the end of September 2025. He emphasized the initiative’s goal of bringing

Tamale: An awards-based competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was recently held for female students from selected Senior High Schools in the Northern Region. The event aimed to raise awareness and deepen students’ understanding of the SDGs while promoting innovation, critical thinking, and empowering girls to lead change in their schools and communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the competition was organized by Norsaac, a civil society organization, in partnership with ActionAid Ghana under the theme: ‘Climate Action for a Sustainable Future’. Participants included members of the Young Female Platform (YFP) project, an initiative implemented in Senior High