Day: September 27, 2025

Accra: The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has firmly denied claims suggesting a 20 per cent increase in lorry fares across the country and region. The Union clarified that no official discussions or meetings had taken place with the Ministry of Transport or other authorities regarding such a fare hike. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Lawrence Awilo Attitoe, the Volta Regional Vice Chairman, stated that the GPRTU is the sole recognized union for transport operators in the country. He emphasized that any adjustments to fares would traditionally involve consultations with relevant stakeholders, including

Accra: The re-rehabilitation and expansion work on the Acherensua-Ntotroso road project will commence soon, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, has announced. He disclosed that the road project had been awarded on contract and that the contractor would move to the site shortly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Addo explained that the government, with support from Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL), was funding the project. Speaking in an interview at Acherensua in the Asutifi North District, Dr. Addo mentioned that funds are ready, and the contractors are expected on

Sunyani: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has launched the Bono Regional National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). He tasked the field taskforce of the secretariat to work tirelessly devoid of biases and favouritism to stem the growing illegal mining activities in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the taskforce comprises personnel from the Third Garrison Battalion (3BN), Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, National Security, and the National Investigations Bureau. Speaking at the closing session of a training for the NAIMOS field taskforce held at the Armour Training School of the 3BN at

Accra: Another boat has sunk at the Elmina Fishing Harbour, after being struck by a powerful tidal wave, causing extensive damage. The 28-member crew was however unharmed. According to Ghana News Agency, the vessel, an eight-year-old boat, collided with underwater rocks and boulders around 1130 hours, pushed off its course by strong winds toward the rocky sea defence at the harbour. This incident marks the second boat to suffer such a fate within a month and the sixth boat disaster at the Central Region’s major fishing harbour in three years, raising serious concerns about safety. Last month’s incident on Tuesday,

Accra: A spectacular display of Chinese cultural artistry stole the spotlight as Ghana and China celebrated the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. From opera and dance to thrilling performances, the evening’s showcase dazzled the audience, including the Diplomatic Corps, Ministers of State, Chinese business leaders, and the Chinese community in Ghana, demonstrating the depth of China’s cultural heritage. According to Ghana News Agency, the colourful reception at the Accra International Conference Centre, hosted by the Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Tong Defa, and graced by

Accra: Mr. Philip Arthur, the outgoing President of the ESBECAN Association, has emphasized the necessity of establishing deliberate structures to facilitate the smooth transition of knowledge, networks, and leadership to the younger members of the association. He warned that without a clear strategy for integrating the youth, the association risked losing its expertise and influence as senior members retired in the coming decade. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Arthur made this call during the 7th ESBECAN Congress in Accra, themed ‘Promoting Unity, Strengthening Bonds.’ He proposed an official membership drive where newly returned professionals would receive automatic membership with

Abesim: Mr Bernard Mornah, leader of the People’s National Convention (PNC), praised President John Dramani Mahama’s government performance over the weekend, highlighting the stabilisation and appreciation of the Ghana Cedi against major international currencies. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Mornah noted that the stabilisation of the cedi and a decline in inflation figures have led to a marginal reduction in food item prices. In his remarks, he expressed support for a change in government in the upcoming Election 2024, yet acknowledged that President Mahama had not failed the nation. During a media interaction at the National Executive Committee (NEC)