Day: September 27, 2025

Dawhenya: Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has initiated the construction of a 1MW solar power plant at the Dawhenya Irrigation Scheme in the Greater Accra Region. This project aims to enhance agricultural production in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the solar plant is part of the Korean Government-funded Water-Energy-Food Nexus Project (WEFP), implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition in collaboration with the Korean Association of Machinery Industry. Other partners involved include the Ministry of Finance, Energy Commission, Electricity Company of Ghana, and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority under the Ministry

Accra: The Greater Accra Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has commemorated World Tourism Day with a call for responsible environmental stewardship in tourism development. The World Tourism Day 2025, observed on September 27, focuses on the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ highlighting tourism’s potential as an agent of positive change. According to Ghana News Agency, the commemoration event took place at the Accra Zoo, where officials from GTA and their partners engaged in environmental conservation activities such as tree planting and donating trash cans as part of their advocacy for sustainable tourism development. Mrs. Roberta Dawson Amoah,

Tamale: Mr Angelo Dogbe, Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has called for increased private sector investments in eco-tourism initiatives to accelerate sustainable development and position the Northern Region as a premier destination for adventure and cultural tourism. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the 2025 United Nations World Tourism Day celebration at the Botanga Eco Resort in the Kumbungu District, Mr Dogbe emphasized the event’s theme, ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ which highlights tourism’s role in economic growth and environmental protection. He pointed to the Botanga Dam enclave as a representation of harmony between nature, culture,

Accra: Management of Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has urged their investors and homeowners to remain calm while they continue with authorities to resolve issues concerning their lands. ‘We reassure our investors and homeowners of our steadfast commitment to protecting their interests and delivering quality serviced plots. ‘We urge all stakeholders to remain calm and trust in the rule of law as we work with the authorities to resolve this matter swiftly’. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr. Kwame Owusu Danso, Corporate Affairs and Legal Director of the Trasacco Group, said calm had

Accra: Mrs. Juliana Asante-Dartey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, has encouraged Ghanaian youth to explore opportunities in agribusiness, urging them to transition from job seekers to job creators, innovators, and leaders. She made this appeal during the Young Agribusiness Professionals (YAPP) Cohort 3 Grande Finale and Awards Night held in Accra, which aimed to celebrate and equip young professionals completing their national service with Agri-Impact and its partners. According to Ghana News Agency, the event themed ‘Celebrating Excellence and New Beginnings’ gathered stakeholders from agribusiness, finance, and development sectors to honor remarkable service personnel and emphasize pathways for

Tema: The AbibiNsroma Foundation has highlighted Ghana’s energy transition as a pivotal opportunity to restructure energy governance towards greater equity, inclusion, and sustainability. The foundation emphasizes the importance of locally grounded, participatory models for climate action, as supported by global institutions like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the African Union. According to Ghana News Agency, the foundation criticized Ghana’s current centralized and investor-focused approach, which often sidelines traditional authorities and rural communities. These groups hold significant ecological knowledge and bear the brunt of energy poverty and climate vulnerability. Mr. Bob T. K. Amiteye, Convener of the Civil Society

Bolgatanga: Dr. Catherine Yiyugsah, a Paediatric Oncologist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has emphasized that childhood cancers are not a death sentence but are treatable if detected early. In a recent interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah highlighted the importance of early detection, stating that while children can indeed develop cancers, the prospects for treatment and cure are promising when caught early. Delays in diagnosis can complicate treatment, she noted, making it critical for symptoms to be identified promptly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah made these remarks following a workshop she facilitated on early warning