Day: August 14, 2025

Accra: Officials of the Tema Office of the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) have paid a working visit to Ms. Ebi Bright, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), to build partnership in the discharge of their respective duties. Ms. Gifty Agyeiwaa Badu, the Tema Metro NCCE Director, said the visit forms part of a nationwide drive by the commission to discuss potential collaborations and explore ways to enhance civic engagement in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the objective of these relationship-building visits is also to expand the commission’s network, broaden and enhance better

Accra: Police to close some roads on Friday, August 15, ahead of State Funeral for helicopter crash victims. The Ghana Police service has announced the temporary closure of some roads in Accra on Friday, August 15, 2025, in connection with the State Funeral for the victims of the recent military helicopter crash at the Independence Square. According to Ghana News Agency, the police have outlined additional traffic management measures to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. A statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Madam Grace Ansah-Akrofi, who is also the Director of Public Affairs, indicated that selected roads

Accra: Dr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC), has called on Ghana’s leaders to strengthen environmental protection measures as a lasting tribute to the men who tragically lost their lives on August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking during a memorial tribute, Dr. Asafo described the incident as ‘a big loss to our nation,’ stressing that environmental stewardship must be central to national governance. ‘Our institute has always emphasised the need for administrators and managers to be conscious of their physical environment,’ he said. ‘Protecting our environment is

Accra: The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the KOICA Alumni Association of Ghana (KAAG) have bolstered healthcare services at the Ayikuma CHPS compound in the Greater Accra Region by donating essential medical equipment. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation, valued at approximately GHC 70,000, includes a range of critical medical tools such as a fetal doppler (rechargeable), answer multi-monitoring system, atlas surgical pulse oximeter, jactermac pulse oximeter, nebulizer, and crown bathroom scale. The package also contains a salter baby hanging scale, atlas surgical blood pressure apparatus, delivery set, adjustable medical patient trolley, ultrasound scan machine, hand sanitizers, detergents,

Accra: The Ghana News Agency (GNA) has paid tribute to the eight officials who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash while on national assignment, describing the incident as a national calamity and a personal loss. According to Ghana News Agency, “As the state-owned wire service, GNA works hand in hand with government institutions and officials to advance national sustainable development and democratic governance,” it explained, in a statement signed by Mr. Albert Kofi Owusu, the General Manager. “Our departed leaders were not just partners in that work – they were collaborators and friends whose commitment and vision profoundly

Accra: Today, Ghana will pause in grief and unity to bid final farewell to the eight patriots who died in a tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region last Wednesday. A solemn state funeral will be held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra at 0730 hours, bringing together the nation’s leadership, the bereaved families, and citizens from all walks of life to honour their memory. According to Ghana News Agency, the eight heroes lost their lives in the line of duty when their helicopter went down en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative