Day: August 6, 2025

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has inaugurated the new governing board of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) in Accra. She charged the 12-member board to provide strategic leadership that aligned the Commission’s activities with Ghana’s national development agenda. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister emphasized the importance of the board’s role in upholding the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and good governance, while effectively managing the Commission’s limited resources. She highlighted the need for programmes and initiatives that are culturally enriching and responsive to socio-economic priorities. Madam Gomashie urged the board

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Wednesday charged the new governing board of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to work collaboratively with stakeholders to reposition Ghana as a competitive and attractive tourist destination. Speaking at the official inauguration ceremony in Accra, Madam Gomashie emphasised the board’s pivotal role in shaping forward-thinking policies, championing innovation, and enhancing the tourism sector’s contribution to national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the board was expected to play a crucial leadership role in aligning policy with national aspirations and promoting sustainable tourism development across the country, the

Ashaiman: Traffic jams on the main road from Atadeka to Lebanon, two busy suburbs in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, have become a daily struggle for commuters, drivers, and pedestrians due to poor road infrastructure. The poor road condition and lack of infrastructure on the Atadeka to Lebanon route are taking a toll on commuters. The road is in a state of disrepair, with crumbling asphalt and poorly maintained lanes, making it a dangerous journey for drivers, pedestrians, and vendors. According to Ghana News Agency, this situation has led to increased travel time, frustration, and anxiety for

Accra: The passage of the Social Protection Bill offers renewed hope for beneficiaries of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, Mr. Colson Akanbasiam, Head of Communications, LEAP Management Secretariat, has said. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akanbasiam stated that the Bill provides legal backing for the establishment and operations of the LEAP programme. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Akanbasiam explained that the legislation assigns funding sources to ensure timely and adequate support for vulnerable groups. He emphasised that the law guarantees predictable and sustainable payments, adding that systems and structures have been strengthened to

Accra: The mood at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Innovation was solemn and subdued on Wednesday afternoon following the tragic demise of its sector Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammad. The Minister and seven others, including Dr. Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defense, perished in a helicopter crash earlier that morning. According to Ghana News Agency, the day had begun with intermittent rain as a cloudy sky loomed over the ministry’s administrative block, with its dull grey tones reflecting the heavy grief hanging in the air. At the main entrance, a Ghana flag fluttered at half-mast, and a black ribbon

Accra: Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has announced the launch of the Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, emphasizing the need for robust dialogue and collaboration to develop transformative economic ideas. The Chair is inaugurated as a strategic investment in the nation’s intellectual and policy future, reflecting the Central Bank’s enduring commitment to knowledge, research, and nurturing future thinkers to shape the financial landscape. According to Ghana News Agency, the Chair signifies a strategic partnership between the Bank of Ghana and the University of Ghana to advance economic thought

Sunyani: The Bono Regional Police Command has apprehended a 37-year-old man, Emmanuel Sarpong, in connection with the theft of a Hyundai Mighty Truck valued at GHC400,000. The incident has drawn attention in the Sunyani Municipality, where the truck was initially reported stolen. According to Ghana News Agency, the arrest took place on August 03, 2025, following a thorough investigation led by the Bono Regional Police. Sarpong is currently in custody assisting with the ongoing investigations. The truck, which had the registration number GR-6552-24, went missing from Baakoniaba on July 30, 2025, and was later discovered in Akim Oda, Eastern Region,