Day: August 14, 2025

Accra: Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana), has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to advancing professional discourse on national economic policy. He emphasized that the Institute’s mandate involves promoting ethical and professional conduct while contributing to the development of the banking profession. He stated that fostering dialogue on monetary policy is a national duty. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amenumey made these remarks during a high-level policy seminar organized by CIB Ghana to examine the practical implications of monetary policy decisions on lending, inflation, and financial sector development. The event was themed ‘Monetary

Accra: The Economic Governance Platform, a coalition of prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) advocating for sound economic management, has held an interactive session with student leaders of the Ho Technical University (HTU). The programme is to deepen the students’ understanding of sustainable debt management and its implications for national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement, part of the Platform’s Citizen Action for Sustainable Debt Management in Ghana initiative, sought to demystify debt-related issues and encourage youth participation in national economic discourse. The programme, dubbed the ‘Debt Caf©,’ held on August 13, provided a relaxed and conversational atmosphere for

Accra: The 2025 Synod of the Global Evangelical Church has urged the Electoral Commission (EC), political parties, security agencies, the media, and relevant stakeholders to implement proactive strategies to prevent electoral violence during upcoming by-elections. This appeal aims to preserve peace and stability within the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the Synod convened from August 8 to 10 at the Church’s Victory Chapel in Ho-Fiave, concluding with a communiqu© under the theme: ‘Preach Christ and His Second Coming.’ Delegates expressed their gratitude for the nation’s peaceful 2024 general election and emphasized the importance of vigilance to uphold harmony in

Accra: Fidelity Bank has announced a strategic initiative to strengthen its media engagement outside the Greater Accra Region, aiming to enhance financial literacy and contribute to national development. Mr. Eric Frempong Amponsah, Head of Brand and Corporate Communications at Fidelity Bank, highlighted the bank’s commitment to this cause during a recent interaction with journalists in Ho. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amponsah emphasized that the fortunes of Fidelity Bank are closely linked to the country’s prosperity. He underscored the media’s critical role in educating customers and disseminating information, stating that it is essential to engage with media outlets across

Berekum: Mr. Osam Pinanko, Chairman of the Berekum Youth for Accountability, a youth group focused on the development of the Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region, has issued a public appeal for support to complete the Berekum library project. The call for assistance comes as the construction of the library, initiated approximately five years ago, remains unfinished due to financial constraints. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Pinanko emphasized that the library project is around 70 percent complete but has stalled due to insufficient funding. He urged non-governmental organizations, philanthropic groups, and affluent individuals to contribute, noting that Berekum residents

Accra: A fire outbreak has destroyed six shops at Nogora Junction, including the popular Nogora Store, near the Ho Technical University (HTU), destroying properties worth thousands of cedis. The incident, which occurred between 1700 and 1730 hours on Wednesday, August 13, gutted a cosmetics shop, food joints, a drinking spot, and other businesses. According to Ghana News Agency, an eyewitness, Mr. Maxwell Adjetey, a chef, reported that smoke was first noticed coming from the rear of one of the stores. ‘We don’t know what exactly caused the fire. We quickly called the Fire Service. The fire seemed to have started

Accra: Twenty-eight candidates with special needs are sitting for the 2025 West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the Central Region. The candidates, who have conditions such as hearing and vision impairments, are taking the exams at their respective schools with necessary assistance, as indicated by the Regional Education Directorate. According to Ghana News Agency, these candidates are part of a larger group of 41,421 students from 75 schools in the region, comprising 22,810 females and 18,611 males. This indicates that there are 4,199 more girls than boys sitting for this year’s examination, a trend that mirrors the