Day: August 11, 2025

Accra: The Right Reverend Dr. Samuel Yaw Dua Dodd, Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Tarkwa Diocese, has called upon the people of Ghana to maintain unity as the nation mourns the loss of eight individuals who perished in a helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, represents a significant loss to the nation. The victims were young men contributing to the country’s progress. Bishop Dodd emphasized the importance of their work, echoing sentiments from President John Dramani Mahama about their efforts to guide the nation in a positive direction.

Accra: Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, has expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, which claimed eight lives. Dr Apaak, also the Member of Parliament for Builsa, was in a very sad mood as he narrated his memories with some of the victims, including Dr. Omane Boamah, Dr. Muntala Mohammed, and Dr. Samuel Sarpong. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Apaak shared personal anecdotes about the victims, highlighting the close relationships he had with them. He recalled a recent interaction with Dr. Omane Boamah, mentioning how they communicated regarding a teacher’s delay in obtaining

Sunyani: The 2025 Meko Bono festival has successfully raised GH?4.65 million in seed capital aimed at driving the comprehensive development of the Bono and Bono East Regions. The festival, celebrated annually, serves to highlight and promote the cultural heritage of the Bono people. According to Ghana News Agency, the festival was held at Odomase in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region. Natives of the region contributed both cash and pledges to support a fund intended for enhancing physical infrastructure development. Osagyefo Oseadeyo Dr. Agyeman Badu II, the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, made a significant donation

Accra: The Ghana Palliative Care Association (GPCA) has announced the activation of nationwide grief, bereavement, and psychosocial support services in the wake of the fatal military helicopter crash which claimed the lives of senior government officials, party stalwarts, and military officers. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, involved a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter and has plunged the nation into deep mourning. According to Ghana News Agency, among the deceased were Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment,

Accra: MTN Ghana has hosted 100 participants of the Girls in ICT initiative from the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions for a mentorship and digital skills development programme. The one-day engagement was aimed at inspiring young girls to explore careers in technology and providing them with first-hand exposure to the telecommunications industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, encouraged the girls to see technology as a pathway to leadership and innovation. He emphasized the potential for the next big innovation to emerge from Africa, suggesting that any of the participants could aspire

Dodowa: A US-based philanthropic couple, Drs. Santana and Karen Williams, has donated a new children’s playground to The Potters Village, a shelter and school for orphans and abused women. This gesture is part of their ongoing support for vulnerable children in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the couple had previously covered medical expenses for eight women at the 37 Military Hospital’s Maternity Ward, amounting to over GH?18,000, as part of their 30th wedding anniversary celebration. Additionally, they donated sets of curtains to the hospital’s gynecology unit to improve patient comfort and privacy. Drs. Santana and Karen Williams have a

Accra: The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana (COCMAG) has expressed sorrow over the military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, including two ministers of state. It extends heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Government, and the people of Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region when a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter went down, plunging the country into mourning. The victims included Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister