Day: July 19, 2025

Accra: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is set to introduce telemedicine channels for pensioners nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to improve healthcare access, especially for those residing in remote areas. Mr Kwesi Afreh Biney, the Director General of SSNIT, announced this initiative during the 2025 SSNIT Pensioners Engagement event in Accra, themed ‘Honouring Experience, Securing Dignity: The Role of SSNIT’. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Biney underscored SSNIT’s dedication to extending its services beyond traditional pension payments. He stated, “For decades, SSNIT has survived to pay pensions. Our goal is not just to continue

Accra: The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) have advocated for inclusive and evidence-based policies to drive national development. The advocacy addresses the issue of disjointed efforts in policy formulation and implementation, where policies often lack research backing. According to Ghana News Agency, the two institutions jointly made this call at the 8th Evidence to Action Conference held at the ISSER Conference Room in Accra. The four-day event featured several activities, including discussions on research findings and breakout sessions. Professor Peter Quartey, Director of ISSER, emphasized the importance of

Accra: Right Reverend Samuel Prosper Dzomeku, the Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC), has urged the Government of Ghana to take a firm and unambiguous position on matters relating to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in international settings. He stated that the country must defend its moral and cultural values without fear of losing financial or diplomatic support from development partners. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dzomeku delivered this call during the ordination of 15 new Ministers of the Church in Accra. He cautioned against what he described as the growing influence of external forces seeking to redefine traditional family

Accra: Ghana continues to expand its tourism frontier with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Serbia, aimed at promoting cultural exchange and sharing of expertise between the two countries. According to Ghana News Agency, the agreement, which focuses on the promotion of cultural exchange and the sharing of tourism expertise, marks another strategic step in Ghana’s broader agenda to position itself as a leading destination for cultural and heritage tourism in Africa. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, signed for Ghana, while Mr. Marko Djuric, the Minister of

Accra: Residents of Adumadum in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have urged security agencies and other stakeholders to thoroughly investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in their community. The concerns are valid, given the alarming circumstances surrounding these incidents. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Patience Naabin, a resident of Adumadum, along with others, revealed that in November of last year, a farmer returned home without his farmhand, raising suspicion among community members. The suspect allegedly involved in the farmhand’s disappearance is still at large, with others walking freely without any apparent action taken against them. This

Accra: The Atebubu/Amantin chapter of the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSFD) in the Bono East Region has called for flexible and remote work options for People with Disabilities (PwDs) to contribute to the government-touted 24-hour economy. Mr. Sulemana Shiabu, the Chairman of the chapter, stated that the society has 474 registered members who are prepared to contribute to the success of the government’s flagship economic policy. According to Ghana News Agency, during an interview on the sidelines of a chapter meeting held in Atebubu, Mr. Shiabu expressed satisfaction with the government’s commitment to implementing the 24-hour economy in

Accra: Brigadier General Anthony Ntem, Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, visited the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to initiate collaboration on airspace boundary issues at Kotoka International Airport. Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, Acting Director-General of GCAA, welcomed the delegation and acknowledged the role of the Commission in resolving boundary issues affecting the Accra Flight Information Region (FIR). According to Ghana News Agency, Brig. Gen. Ntem outlined the Commission’s functions, which include airspace delimitation and dispute resolution involving neighboring countries. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with GCAA as part of the Airspace Boundary Technical Committee to manage airspace boundary