Day: August 14, 2025

Accra: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the Upper West Region recorded 93 fire and emergency incidents in the first half of 2025 compared to 115 incidents within the same period of 2024, representing about a 19 percent decline. ADO I Mr. Iddrisu Imran, the Wa Municipal Fire Officer, shared this information in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in relation to a recent fire outbreak that destroyed a printing press in Wa. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Imran emphasized the collective responsibility of the public in fire prevention and fighting. He stated, “The Ghana National

Somanya: Compassion International Ghana has marked this year’s International Youth Day in Somanya with a call for education, skills training, and positive lifestyles to empower young people to build a sustainable future. The event, held at the Somanya Roman Catholic Parish Hall, was on the theme: ‘Local Youth Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond: Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future.’ It brought together students, teachers, community leaders, and government representatives. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Mary Mawusi-Koukoyi, National Youth Development Specialist at Compassion International Ghana, explained the need to empower young people to become responsible future

Sunyani: The Bono Regional branch of the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to enact and enforce by-laws mandating landlords to provide household toilets for their tenants. This move is in line with efforts to improve sanitation and eliminate open defecation. According to Ghana News Agency, the coalition, an advocacy group consisting of media institutions and journalists, emphasized the importance of household toilets in eradicating open defecation and enhancing sanitation outcomes. M-CODe’s Bono Regional Coordinator, Mr. Dennis Kwadwo Peprah, highlighted these points during an interview in Sunyani, marking the 2025 Ghana

Koforidua: Human Resource Practitioners of the Local Government Service – Ghana (HRPLGS-G) have extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and bereaved families following the fatal helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, the Human Resource Practitioners body expressed condolences to President Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation over the tragic loss of the eight public servants. The incident occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, involving five government officials and three Ghana Air Force crew members who were en route to Obuasi to launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills

Accra: Some stakeholders in the fishing sector have raised concerns over the scientific rationale behind the government’s decision to extend Ghana’s Inshore Exclusive Zone (IEZ). The extension, from six nautical miles to 12 nautical miles, is part of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025, passed by Parliament in July. According to Ghana News Agency, the bill, presented by Madam Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, aimed to review and consolidate laws for sustainable fisheries resource exploitation. However, the extension of the IEZ was met with skepticism during a media forum organized by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

Accra: Prof. Elijah Yendaw, Acting Director General of the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI), has announced a strategic restructuring of the institute aimed at enhancing productivity. This announcement was made during an internal reshuffle where staff were reassigned to roles that better align with their skill sets to bolster the organization’s operations. According to Ghana News Agency, the reassignment includes key positions such as Mr. Lambert Zantira Ajongbah as Acting Director of Consultancy, Mr. Benjamin Saka Myers as Acting Director of Training, and Kwadwo Boateng, PhD, as Acting Director of Research and Productivity. Additional appointments feature Mr. Isaac Odoom

Accra: Journalists have been encouraged to develop a thorough understanding of the figures and details within the annual Auditor General’s Report as a crucial step before reporting on its findings. Mr. Patrick Neequaye, the Assistant Auditor General in-Charge of Information System Audit Unit, stressed the importance of precise reporting, explaining that the report includes both financial and administrative elements that require careful interpretation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Neequaye made these remarks during a session at a two-day media training organized by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition and the Audit Service, with support from the Hewlett Foundation. The training aimed