Day: July 26, 2025

Accra: The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has lauded the KGL Group for its exemplary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, describing the company’s efforts as a benchmark for private sector contributions towards national development. Speaking at the official launch of the 2nd edition of the Democracy Cup in Accra, the Speaker and other Members of Parliament praised the Ghanaian-owned conglomerate for its sustained commitment to social impact through the KGL Foundation. According to Ghana News Agency, the Democracy Cup, a flagship initiative of the Parliament of Ghana, is aimed at promoting peace, unity, and civic engagement through

Bui: Mr. Kow Eduakwa Sam, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority (BPA), managers of the Bui Generating Station (BGS), has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to generating energy from clean and sustainable sources. He said, “Our energy portfolio which includes a 404MW Hydroelectric Plant, a 50MW Solar PV Plant, a 5MW Floating Solar Plant, and close to 200MW of Solar PV projects currently under construction reflects our commitment to safeguard the environment.” According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sam gave the assurance when he led school children, engineers, and personnel of the BGS in a tree planting exercise

Ashanti region: The Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council has announced stringent security measures following the fatal shooting of Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, Chief of Kusaase, at Asawase on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, expressed the Regional Security Council’s (REGSEC) deepest condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice. The REGSEC convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, to assess the security situation and outlined immediate directives aimed at restoring calm. Following that meeting, REGSEC has directed that no

Abor: A total of 50 commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as ‘Okada’ riders from Ketu North, Keta, and Anloga, have been educated on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The initiative aimed to equip participants, who are leaders from their respective unions, with essential understanding and skills. It also sought to expose them to the risks associated with early sexual activities, thereby positioning them to behave appropriately for the growth of their businesses within their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was held at the St. Theresa RC Assembly hall in Abor within the

Accra: Parliament on Friday, July 25, passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill into law, aiming to provide sustainable financing for the upkeep and rehabilitation of public roads, bridges, and related infrastructure across the country. The new legislation is expected to ensure timely maintenance, preserve existing road investments, reduce long-term repair costs, and support the economic development of the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Isaac Adjei Mensah, Chairman of the Parliament’s Road and Transportation Committee, highlighted the inadequacy of the current funding system for road maintenance, leading to accelerated road deterioration and increased vehicle operating costs. The newly

Ezinlibo: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has commissioned 530 new Blue Water Guards recruits to preserve Ghana’s water bodies and combat illegal mining. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Western Naval Command in Ezinlibo, marking the graduation of the second cohort under the government’s flagship Blue Water Initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, this latest cohort brings the total number of trained guards to 983, with 453 graduating in the Phase one and the current 530 in phase two. The initiative aimed to train a total of 2,000 guards this year as part of

Amasaman: The Amasaman Circuit Court has sentenced a 35-year-old driver to five years’ imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a Toyota bus valued at GHS70,000. Kwadwo Larbi pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted accordingly by Justice Enid Marful-Sau, a High Court Judge with additional responsibility at the Circuit Court. However, he denied conspiring with one Godwin Baah, currently at large. According to Ghana News Agency, the complainant, Mr. Joseph Addy, a businessman residing at North Kaneshie, owned a white Toyota bus with registration number GT 4403-15, which he had given to a commercial driver, Yaw Mensah. The vehicle