Day: July 30, 2025

Bekwai: The Bekwai Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Issaka Salifu, has unveiled a comprehensive development agenda focusing on agriculture, education, sanitation, and job creation. ‘My major objective is to set up a Farmer Service Centre as promised under the NDC government. It will ensure that farm inputs and services are available at low cost to farmers to boost productivity,’ he said. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Salifu shared his vision in Bekwai, stating that agriculture, being the backbone of the local economy, would receive urgent attention through a Farmer Help Centre, improved feeder roads, and affordable inputs. He noted

Accra: The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has issued a warning to the public concerning a fraudulent online scheme aimed at Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SME) agri-businesses, involving a fake grant registration. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry released a statement on Tuesday highlighting that the publication circulating on social media is designed to deceive unsuspecting individuals and businesses and should be disregarded. The fraudulent scheme attempts to convince SMEs to register with an entity named Global Farmers Association (GFA), allegedly based in Nairobi, Kenya, to acquire a certificate of accreditation under a non-existent Agricultural SMEs Grant Initiative 2025.

Aflao: The Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, and the Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbuigah Adzongaga Amenya Fiti V, are expected to welcome the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Tong Defa, on an inspection tour of the proposed site for the Aflao Modern Market project. According to Ghana News Agency, the inspection tour is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at Aflao, the Municipal capital. A statement signed by Mr. Bright Dzila, the Communication Officer of the Ketu South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress, indicated that the visit would provide Ambassador Tong Defa

Juaso: Maame Sarfoah Appiah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akim South, has extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, who lost their lives in the tragic road accident that occurred on Monday at the outskirts of Juaso, along the Kumasi-Accra highway. According to Ghana News Agency, the MCE, through the Office of the President, also donated GHS15,000 to the bereaved families and an additional GHS5,000 to assist in covering the medical expenses of those currently receiving treatment at the Juaso Government Hospital. Addressing the press after presenting the donation, Maame Sarfoah Appiah emphasised that the gesture

Kumasi: Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has called for closer collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the media to help strengthen security in communities. He acknowledged that in recent times, the police had been updating the media frequently on intelligence gathered relating to crime and other negative vices. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dwumfour commended the police for their recent engagements with the media but emphasized the need to deepen this relationship. He highlighted the importance of this collaboration in achieving the core mandates of the police, noting that media support is

Sekondi-takoradi: The Western Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recently hosted a mid-year religious Thanksgiving Service at its Headquarters’ forecourt in Fijai, within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. According to Ghana News Agency, the event also featured a send-off ceremony for some retired officers and the installation of a new Chaplain for the Command. The service, themed ‘Be Imitators of God’ (Ephesians 5:1-2), drew attendees from various security services, including the Ghana Police, Prisons, and Ghana Air Force, along with retired Fire Officers, family, and friends. The ceremony included a sermon, a prayer session, and a formal handover between

Banda-ahenkro: The Banda District Assembly in the Bono Region has reported a collection of GHS 194,283.80 in Internally Generated Funds (IGF) for the first half of 2025, according to Mr. Peter Dongi, the Banda District Chief Executive. He noted that this amount is significantly below the assembly’s target of GHS 8.3 million for the year, urging revenue collectors to intensify their efforts and taxpayers to fulfill their obligations to help achieve the necessary funds for district development. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dongi highlighted that the Assembly is introducing new measures to boost revenue collection, which will complement the