Day: August 30, 2025

Akatsi: A team from the Akatsi South Municipal office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has provided free services to residents of Avenorpedo and surrounding communities in the Municipality to support their health insurance needs. The exercise formed part of the Scheme’s social responsibility drive and broader strategy to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis D. Bedzo, the new Akatsi South Municipal NHIS Manager, stated that the NHIS remained committed to ensuring every individual had access to quality healthcare without financial constraints. He explained that the exercise, which involved free registration

Bolgatanga: Mr Francis Kwaku Wuni, the Upper East Regional Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), emphasized the importance of unity within the association, stating that it is the greatest asset that must be upheld and protected. He made these remarks during the Bolgatanga Municipal launch of the Nurses and Midwives week celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was organized by the Municipal branch of the GRNMA and centered around the theme: ‘Nurses and midwives, our future: Caring for nurses and midwives strengthens economies.’ Mr. Wuni addressed the attendees on issues of unionism and welfare,

Accra: The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has launched a new initiative aimed at boosting the resilience of vulnerable communities in northern Ghana against the threat of violent extremism. The project, titled ‘Promoting Socio-Economic Inclusion, Social Cohesion, and Peacebuilding for Vulnerable Communities,’ is funded by the Global Community Engagement Resilience Fund (GCERF) and will be rolled out in 15 districts across the Upper West, North East, and Upper East Regions. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-year project will employ a three-pronged strategy focusing on socio-economic inclusion, strengthening social cohesion, and enhancing peacebuilding efforts. Eric Doe, the Programmes Officer

Accra: Ghana will once again take centre stage in the global tourism space as it prepares to host the 5th edition of the Inter Tourism Expo Accra (iNTTA 2025) from October 23 to 25 at the Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. According to Ghana News Agency, the event is organised in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. It is expected to be a landmark gathering on the regional tourism calendar. The Expo, themed ‘Cultures Connecting: Fostering Tourism Exchange and Understanding,’ aims to bring

Tamale: Mr. Imoro Tahiru, Tamale Metropolitan Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged collective efforts to promote the rule of law as a key tool in tackling corruption. He described corruption as a ‘serious cancer’ undermining national development and said citizens must be educated on its repercussions to actively help reduce it. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Tahiru made the call at an engagement in Tamale, organised by the NCCE in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) with funding from the European Union, under the Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against

Savannah: The Savannah Regional Peace Council has appealed to all parties in the Gbinyiri conflict in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba (STK) area to ceasefire in the interest of peace and innocent victims. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Reverend Father Lazarus Annyereh, Chairman of the Council, expressed deep concern over the violent clashes between the Brifors and the Gonjas in the STK and Bole Districts, which erupted on August 23 over ownership of less than half a plot of land. The violence has left more than 16 people dead, hundreds injured, and over 1,000 displaced, while farms, markets, and

Accra: The Ghana Chamber of Mines has urged establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to fund the Western Corridor railway, calling it vital infrastructure to support mining, reduce road pressure, and boost national economic growth: The Ghana Chamber of Mines has made a significant appeal for the creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at funding the development of the Western Corridor railway. This infrastructure is deemed essential for supporting the mining sector, alleviating pressure on roads, and fostering national economic growth. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ahmed Nantogmah, Chief Operating Officer of the Chamber, emphasized the pressing