Day: July 22, 2025

Mpohor: Commercial drivers in Mpohor, Fiase-Mpohor District of the Western Region, have appealed to the government for the construction of a modern bus terminal to improve their operations. According to Ghana News Agency, they described the current facility as deplorable and inadequate, saying it lacked basic infrastructure and posed safety risks, especially during rainfall when the area becomes flooded and muddy, disrupting transport services. Mr. Nicholas Mensah, Station Master, expressed concern over the situation, noting: “Whenever it rains, the place turns into a mess, and passengers are left stranded. Drivers pay daily park tickets but wonder how those funds are

Accra: Ghana faces a severe shortfall in blood supply, collecting far less than the 300,000 units required annually, according to the National Blood Service (NBS). Despite a population exceeding 30 million, annual collections remain under 200,000 units, typically around 180,000. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Dilys John-Teye, Acting Head of the Southern Zonal Blood Centre, revealed this during an interview at the launch of the 2025 Nationwide Blood Donation Campaign by the Melcom Care Foundation in Accra. The exercise is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, at four selected schools; Thursday, July 24, across Melcom stores nationwide; and Saturday, July

Accra: The Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) has welcomed a new Board Chairman, Mr Ernest Mawuli Agbesi. Mr Agbesi is a seasoned Ghanaian banker and financial executive with more than four decades of experience in banking, audit, and institutional leadership. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Agbesi holds an MBA in Strategic/Consultancy Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management and a Diploma in Accounting from the University of Ghana. His expertise spans operations, business development, credit management, and governance. He began his career with the Ghana Audit Service and has held top executive roles, including Managing Director/CEO positions at

Accra: The Ghana Prisons Service recently held its first strategic meeting with former Director-Generals and senior officers to present its new reform agenda and operational priorities. The meeting, led by Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, aimed to update both retired and current leadership on various initiatives, including Think Prisons 360 Degrees, rebranding, welfare enhancement, industrialization, wealth creation, and advocacy efforts. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie expressed gratitude for the support of former officials throughout her career and outlined ambitious plans for improving inmate welfare and expanding agricultural programs. She highlighted that a slot for 6,000 individuals has

Accra: The Ejura Traditional Council in the Ejura-Sekyeredumasi Municipality has taken a significant step in supporting law enforcement by renting an eight-bedroom apartment for senior police officers posted to the Ashanti North Command of the Ghana Police Service. The newly rented apartment comprises four separate two-bedroom self-contained units, which will serve as residences for four senior police officers. According to Ghana News Agency, the apartment was rented at a cost of GHS 200,000.00 for a period of two years. Barima Osei Hwedie II, the Ejurahene, formally handed over the premises to the police command, emphasizing the importance of community support

Nairobi: Mrs. Gifty Nyarko, Head of Planning at the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly, has been honoured with the esteemed title of ‘African Ambassador for Inclusive Urban Governance and Climate-Resilient Development.’ The recognition was conferred on her during an award ceremony organized by the Conference of the Business Executive Group in Nairobi, Kenya, over the weekend. According to Ghana News Agency, the Business Executive Group is an international organization that supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through capacity building, awards, and economic forums across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In an interview, Mrs. Nyarko expressed deep gratitude

River oti: River Oti, once a vital link for communities in Ghana’s Oti Region, now symbolizes neglect, frequent breakdowns, and daily struggles for the thousands who rely on its pontoons. According to Ghana News Agency, two pontoons were originally designated to serve the Oti corridor, facilitating riverine travel and supporting the transport of goods and passengers between Dambai and other riverbank communities. Yet, for years, one of these pontoons has sat idle, abandoned due to a lack of maintenance. The other, still operational, suffers from frequent mechanical failures that disrupt lives and livelihoods. The non-functional pontoon, rusting in disuse, stands