Day: July 17, 2025

Takoradi: The Western Regional Rent Control Department is reaching out to the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) to gain backing for significant rental and housing reforms in the region. The initiative aims to implement a coordinated strategic plan to tackle prevalent rent and housing issues. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Courage Cornelius Sonu, the Western Regional Rent Officer, emphasized the pressing challenges in the current rent environment during a discussion with Mr. Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister. Key issues include illegal rent advances, lack of enforcement, inconsistent record-keeping, and a general mistrust between landlords and tenants, which collectively

Accra: The 2025 Civil Service Week has been officially launched in Accra, with emphasis placed on progress in automation and the integration of Artificial Intelligence within public service. The launch was performed by Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, during a press briefing at the headquarters of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG). It was preceded by a CLOGSAG road float to mark the start of week-long activities from 16 to 25 July. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for the week is ‘Adapting to Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Governance: The Civil Service in Contemporary

Accra: The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has held a two-day strategic retreat to facilitate the effective implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121). The retreat aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the key provisions of the Act and foster dialogue on stakeholder roles to develop a strategic implementation framework. This framework will outline actionable strategies, timelines, and coordination mechanisms for a nationwide rollout. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together members of the Ministry’s Advisory Board, Parliamentarians, members of the newly constituted Gender Equity Committee, and representatives of key Ministries, Departments

Takoradi: Mr. Frank Ofosu-Asante, the Western Regional Director of the National Population Council, has announced plans to advocate for increased youth involvement in government policies and programmes over the next three months. This initiative aims to highlight opportunities available for young people through various government interventions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ofosu-Asante emphasized the importance of creating awareness among the youth about government programmes designed to cater to their needs. He stated that the regional secretariat of the National Population Council would focus on supporting family systems by providing comprehensive education on relationships, sexual and reproductive health, responsible parenting,

Tema: The Tema Regional Police Command is working in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to ensure security for the ongoing 24-hour operations at the Tema Port. According to Ghana News Agency, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, the Tema Regional Police Commander, recently paid a courtesy visit to Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, the Director General of the GPHA. This meeting aimed to strengthen their collaborative efforts on port security. DCOP Nasumong was accompanied by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Peter Boakye, the Staff Officer of the Tema Regional Police Command. On the GPHA

Nsein: Nana Akaa Kye II, the newly enstooled Adehyemaa of Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Area, has appealed to traditional rulers in the Nzema area to bury their differences and forge ahead in unity for the rapid socio-economic development of the area. She noted that the seeming differences and lack of unity continued to stagnate the development of the Nzema area. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Adehyemaa Akaa Kye II, who is also a philanthropist and founder of Motherhood of Africa, an NGO, was giving her acceptance speech at an impressive ceremony to climax her enstoolment as the

Accra: A delegation from the Students with Disabilities Association of Ho Technical University (HTU), led by their President, Yorm Agbogbo, has paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu. The focus was to discuss issues affecting students with disabilities and to advocate for stronger inclusion and support. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, held at the Regional Coordinating Council on Wednesday, was part of the association’s broader efforts to engage key stakeholders in promoting disability rights and inclusion, particularly within tertiary education and regional governance structures. During the engagement, the delegation outlined several challenges faced