Day: September 11, 2025

Accra: The leadership of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana has commended the government for the reactivation of the PBC Shea Limited Factory in the Savanna Region of the country. The Union said the government’s step to revive the PBC Shea Limited factory gave ICU-Ghana hope that other struggling industries would equally attract prompt attention towards sustainable job opportunities in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, this was a statement signed by Mr. Morgan Ayawine, the General Secretary, ICU-Ghana, issued to the agency. ‘The initiative is very much welcomed, but it is important the government walk its

Hohoe: Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has issued a directive for all contractors and engineers involved in projects within the Volta region to conduct regular site meetings with stakeholders. These meetings are deemed crucial for providing updates on the scope of work and addressing any challenges encountered, ensuring proper resolution. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Gunu made these remarks while inspecting ongoing projects in the Hohoe Municipality as part of his working visit. His inspection included the Hohoe to Logba Vuinta section of the Eastern Corridor Road, the Hohoe Light Industrial Area, and the Fodome Campus of

Accra: A total of 31 Community Police and 13 Fire Service Assistants, recruited under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region have passed out. According to Ghana News Agency, the recruits, comprising eight females and five males for the Fire Service Assistants, and 18 males and 12 females for the Community Police Assistants, were selected from various communities within the Municipality. They are scheduled to be dispatched to their respective duty stations next week. During the passing out ceremony, Mr. Wisdom Osei Boamah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), emphasized the importance of

Tokuroano: A controversy has erupted in Tokuroano, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, over the award of a school feeding contract. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) branch executives have threatened Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Regional Minister, and the Regional Executives over the decision to award Tokuroano Primary ‘A’ contract to Mr. Mubarak Diplomatic, a Regional Communication Officer, who resides in Nkwanta South Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, the dispute has resulted in the disruption of the school feeding programme, with students being denied meals on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Mr. Sammuel

Accra: The Association for Suicide Prevention Ghana (GASP) has called on the government and stakeholders to invest in mental health to improve the wellbeing of people and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with suicide. The Association made the call as Ghana marks this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on the theme: ‘Changing the Narrative’. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is in its second year as it was chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Association of Suicide Prevention (IASP) as a triennial celebration theme for 2024,

Dzodze: The Chiefs and people of Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality have officially launched the 2025 edition of DeZa (Palm Festival), renewing their call for greater investment in palm oil production to transform the area into a hub for agro-industrial growth. According to Ghana News Agency, this year’s festival, themed ‘Oil Palm Odyssey: Exploring the Economic Value of Oil Palm for Industrialization and Jobs in Ketu North,’ seeks to raise funds for the cultivation of 56 acres of palm plantation to support large-scale production and processing. Rev. Martin Amenakpor, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, said the theme

Keta: Some residents in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed concern about the proposed hikes in electricity and water tariffs by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). According to Ghana News Agency, the GWCL is proposing a 280 per cent increase in water tariffs, while the ECG is requesting a 225 per cent hike in electricity charges. These proposals have sparked debate among consumers who are worried about the affordability of these essential amenities. The GWCL has cited severe pollution of water bodies due to illegal mining activities, known locally as