Day: July 17, 2025

Accra: The Management of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its strategy for activating and executing the cannabis licence, has paid a courtesy call to Mrs. Imane Quaadil, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, in Accra. The call was primarily intended to boost partnerships related to Ghana’s cannabis licence regulation, with Morocco serving as one of the models for the cannabis regulations and implementation. According to Ghana News Agency, Brigadier General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director-General of the NACOC, praised Morocco’s government for its continuous support for Ghana’s progress since independence. He stated that the Commission plans to engage

Accra: A Christian perspective on environmental guardianship highlights a divine ecological injunction rooted in scripture, emphasizing humanity’s role as stewards of God’s creation. The current state of environmental exploitation and degradation, marked by events such as the deadly flooding in Texas, severe heatwaves in Western Europe, and unusual cold in Ghana, starkly contrasts with this divine mandate. According to Ghana News Agency, the World Meteorological Organisation cites 2024 as the hottest year in history, driven by human-induced climate change and resulting in extreme weather events worldwide. The UNCCD’s ‘Restoration in Action’ Report from last year estimated climate-induced disaster costs at

Keta: The staff, students, and entire community of Keta Business College (KetaBusco) have welcomed Torgbui Tsili V of Atiavi Glime in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region. This occasion marked a significant milestone for both Torgbui Tsili and the extended KetaBusco family. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mathias Dorglo, the Spokesperson for the Atiavi Glime Chief’s delegation, introduced Torgbui Tsili to the staff and students. He urged everyone to collaborate for better development. Mr. Dorglo emphasized that the enstoolment of Torgbui Tsili V was a testament to the area’s rich cultural heritage. This event highlighted the importance of

Accra: The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has launched the ‘Safe Digital Ghana’ Campaign 2025 with a call on Ghanaians to take an active role in protecting themselves and their communities online. The initiative is a strategic, national advocacy and awareness campaign aimed at fostering responsible digital citizenship and empowering Ghanaians to stay safe online. According to Ghana News Agency, the Director-General of CSA, Mr Divine Selease Agbeti, emphasized at the launch event that ‘Cybersecurity is not the sole responsibility of institutions.’ A significant highlight of the event was the formal signing of an ambassadorial agreement with celebrated musician and digital

Sankana: Professor Emmanuel K. Derbile, the Vice Chancellor of the SDD-University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), has called on stakeholders to adopt measures to protect shea trees for posterity. He acknowledged the economic and medicinal value of the shea tree and called for a community-based approach, effective leadership, and stakeholder commitment in protecting the shea landscape. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Derbile made the call at Sankana in the Nadowli-Kaleo District during the 2025 Shea Day Celebration organized by the Global Shea Alliance (GSA) on the theme: ‘Plant a Shea Tree, Restore Livelihoods’. The event aimed to

Sofia: The Bulgarian Constitutional Court has ruled that the legal provisions allowing for the confiscation of vehicles driven by individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs do not violate the Constitution. The case concerns a provision of the Criminal Code, adopted in 2023, which introduced stricter penalties for such offenses. According to Ghana News Agency, the Constitutional Court emphasized that public sensitivity regarding road safety has significantly increased in recent years, and the lawmakers’ intent is to impose enhanced criminal liability for offenses of key public interest. The Court also noted that Bulgaria’s legislative approach aligns with the practices

Accra: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a stern warning against the potting of water hyacinth, citing its detrimental effects on Ghana’s freshwater ecosystems. The announcement was made by Mrs. Jewel Kudjawu, Director of the Inter-sectoral Network Department at the EPA, during a public awareness campaign targeting horticulturists in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Kudjawu explained that the water hyacinth, scientifically known as Eichhornia crassipes, is an invasive species in Ghana with no natural predators to control its spread. The plant’s ability to produce seeds that can remain dormant in river sediments for up to 20 years