Day: August 7, 2025

Koforidua: Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, Eastern Regional Minister, has officially launched the fifth edition of the Eastern Commodity Satellite Market Fair (ECSMF), scheduled to take place from September 1-5, 2025, at Jackson Park in Koforidua. The fair aims to promote agribusiness development and showcase value-added agricultural products aligned with national policy priorities. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for this year’s event is ‘Eastern Commodity Satellite Market Fair: Shaping the Future of Agricultural Industrialization Through Strategic Investment.’ Addressing participants at the launch, Mrs. Awatey emphasized the need for strategic partnerships, market-led production, and industrial-scale investment. She stated, “The

Accra: AngloGold Ashanti has extended its deepest condolences to the government and Ghanaians following the tragic helicopter crash that killed eight government officials on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The incident, which occurred in a forest reserve near Brofoyedu Sikaman in the Adansi South District, claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with six others. According to Ghana News Agency, AngloGold Ashanti issued a statement through its Public Relations Department, pledging full support for ongoing national efforts to respond to the incident. The

Accra: The Board, management, and members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) say they share in the immeasurable grief and pain on the tragic passing of the two cabinet Ministers and six others. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministers were the Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Environment, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. The other six were Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate, Squadron Leader

Accra: President Mahama expressed deep sorrow as he addressed the nation regarding a tragic helicopter crash that occurred in Adansi Akrofuom. The crash resulted in the loss of eight lives, including five passengers and three members of the Ghana Armed Forces. According to Ghana News Agency, the President delivered his message with a heavy heart, acknowledging the profound impact of the tragedy on the nation. He referred to the victims as cherished members of the Ghanaian family, underscoring the sense of loss felt across the country. The President’s address aimed to unite and console the nation during this difficult time.

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to unite in grief as the nation mourns eight distinguished citizens who perished in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom, in the Ashanti Region. ‘This is a moment to reflect on the preciousness of life, the sacrifices of public service, and our gratitude for those who dedicate themselves to the well-being of Ghana,’ the President said in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday night. According to Ghana News Agency, the President noted that the tragedy was ‘a moment of shared heartbreak’ and assured the bereaved families that the whole nation stood with