Day: September 4, 2025

Tema: The 2024/25 batch of national service personnel serving at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), with support from the management of the company, have donated essential medical equipment to the Tema General Hospital to support quality healthcare delivery. As part of their service, GRIDCo’s national service personnel are tasked with implementing a corporate social responsibility initiative annually, positively impacting society. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation, which included crank manual beds, hospital mattresses, a dental chair, and other medical instruments, aimed to enhance patient care and improve the hospital’s capacity to serve the community. Ms Keziah Ewurama Nuamah

Agona swedru: A severe water crisis has hit Agona Swedru, Gomoa Central, and Agona East District for over two weeks, affecting more than 800,000 people who are struggling to access water, mostly polluted from streams, wells, and boreholes for domestic chores. The situation has worsened this week, with some food vendors abandoning their trade, while others resort to using unhygienic water for cooking. According to Ghana News Agency, the crisis has forced hundreds of school children to abandon classrooms, trekking long distances in search of water from polluted sources. Residents have expressed serious concerns and disappointment in the Ghana Water

Accra: Mr Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, the Minister for the Interior, has urged stakeholders to transform mission schools into models of inclusivity, where diversity is celebrated as a strength. At the launch of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on religious tolerance in government-assisted and private mission schools, he emphasized the importance of ensuring that these schools reflect a legacy of quality education, moral integrity, and unity in diversity. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Mubarak highlighted the longstanding partnership between the Ghanaian government and religious missions, which has played a crucial role in shaping generations of leaders and professionals. He noted

Bouna: Mr. Salisu Be-Awuribe, Savannah Regional Minister, has engaged authorities of the Bourkani Region of C´te d’Ivoire to deepen cross-border collaboration following the conflict at Gbinyiri in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba of the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister, accompanied by Mr. Sorku Kassim Yahuza, Political Coordinator at the Office of the President assigned to the Savannah Region, and Mr. Mahamoud Abdullai, District Chief Executive for Bole, visited Bouna in C´te d’Ivoire. The purpose of the visit was to convey Ghana’s gratitude to the Ivorian Government and people for the humane reception accorded to Ghanaian refugees displaced by the conflict.

Accra: Ghana’s marine and coastal resources are essential to its national prosperity, as emphasized by Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. She spoke at the opening of a three-day national consultation workshop on Ghana’s draft Blue Economy Strategy, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that integrates economic growth with environmental and cultural stewardship. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop offers an important platform to underscore the significance of ocean resources for collective prosperity. With participation from over 260 representatives across government ministries, civil society, academia, private sector organizations, and development partners, this

Accra: Mr Yussif Issaka Jajah, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has expressed his support for developing a Halal-compliant tourism and hospitality sector in Ghana to attract more tourists, particularly from the Islamic community. Halal tourism involves providing tourism services and facilities that adhere to Islamic principles, including preparing food and beverages according to Islamic dietary laws. Mr Jajah noted that these standards would not only appeal to Muslims but also attract non-Muslims due to their high quality and moral appeal. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Jajah’s statement came during a courtesy call by a delegation