Day: July 24, 2025

Accra: The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has expressed deep concern over recent developments in the country, particularly regarding electoral violence and the suspension of the Chief Justice. In a statement signed by the Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the Bishop of Sunyani and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, the Bishops condemned all forms of electoral violence, especially the brutalisation of citizens, including journalists. According to Ghana News Agency, the Bishops emphasised that true democracy went beyond periodic voting, to encompass a just social order that respected the rule of law, upheld human dignity, and guaranteed citizens’ participation in

Sunyani: Stakeholders in the Bono Region have met to deliberate on identifying and tackling the growing trend of examination malpractices in the region, as candidates prepare to write the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to Ghana News Agency, this year’s WASSCE is set to take place from August 4 to September 19, as stated by the Ghana Education Service (GES). In response, the Bono Regional Directorate of Education organized a day’s engagement meeting at Sunyani Senior High School, which was attended by parents, teachers, and civil society actors. Addressing the stakeholders, Mr. Gabriel Antwi, the Bono

Accra: Mr. Diallo Sumbry, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Adinkra Group, has urged African governments to enhance systems that make the continent fully welcoming to the global African diaspora. ‘The ‘Door of Return’ must be fully welcoming, not just in sentiment, but in systems that are codified, measurable, targeted, and strategic. This includes land access, dual citizenship, investment pathways, cultural protection, and diaspora inclusion in nation building,’ he said. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sumbry made the call at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, held as part of the 2025 PANAFEST and Emancipation

Ahafo: Madam Charity Gardiner, the Ahafo Regional Minister, has called on the government to intervene and help revamp the Ayum Timber Product Company Limited to create more job opportunities for the youth in the region. According to management, the company situated at Mim in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Region had cut its workforce from over 2000 to 800 due to operational challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, during an inspection visit, Madam Gardiner noted that with full operation, the company had the capacity to engage and provide job opportunities for thousands of people in the area. That, she

Accra: Eight people die daily from road crashes in Ghana, with young males comprising the majority of fatalities. According to Ghana News Agency, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) disclosed this information during a media engagement in Accra on the role of advocacy in promoting road safety. Mr. Dennis Yeribu, Principal Planning Manager at the NRSA, reported that from January to June 2025, Ghana recorded 7,289 road crashes involving 12,354 vehicles. These incidents resulted in 1,504 deaths and 8,364 injuries, with 1,301 pedestrians being knocked down. He highlighted that the 1,504 lives lost in just six months exceeded Ghana’s total

Accra: Dr. Osman Tahidu Damba, the Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, has called upon the government of Ghana to invest in science and innovation to ensure year-round access to clean water throughout the country. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding water resources to ensure their preservation and sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Tahidu Damba made these remarks during a public forum marking the 50th Anniversary of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP). The theme of the golden jubilee celebration was “Science for a Secure Water World in a Changing Environment,” highlighting the critical role of translating

Accra: The Court of Appeal has on Thursday acquitted and discharged Mr. Michael Nyinaku, former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Beige Bank. The court’s decision was delivered by a three-member panel presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ankamah. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nyinaku faced charges including stealing, fraudulent breach of trust, and money laundering. The panel, which also included Justice Dr. Ernest Owusu Dapaah and Justice Kofi Akrowiah, found him not guilty of all charges. The acquittal brings an end to the legal proceedings against Mr. Nyinaku, who had been embroiled in the case following the collapse of