Day: October 16, 2025

Accra: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has contributed 30 motorbikes to Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to bolster rice production initiatives. This donation aims to enhance the mobility and efficiency of Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) involved in the Ghana Rice Production Improvement Project (GRIP). According to Ghana News Agency, the motorbikes are part of a collaborative effort between JICA and MoFA to boost domestic rice production and strengthen national food security. Ms. Suzuki Momoko, Chief Representative of the JICA Ghana Office, highlighted JICA’s enduring dedication to Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly in rice cultivation. “For more than 20

Sunyani: Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has inaugurated the re-constituted Bono Regional Coordinating Council, with a task for various Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) to prioritise the holistic development of the region, aligned with the government’s ‘reset’ agenda. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akwaboa urged the council members to ensure that their decisions corresponded with the developmental aspirations of the region. He emphasized the importance of cooperation among the personnel of the Assemblies to support the chief executives in achieving this goal. The council is comprised of MDCEs, Presiding Members, representatives of the Bono Regional

Accra: The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has proposed the creation of a Rice Development Board to facilitate targeted government support for the rice production sector. The Board would oversee interventions such as irrigation infrastructure, mechanisation, and provision of certified seeds and fertilisers to farmers. According to Ghana News Agency, the think-tank emphasized that the government must move beyond enabling policies and take a more active role in resolving challenges facing Ghana’s rice industry. The recommendation was contained in IFS’s latest study titled ‘Increasing Importation of Rice in Ghana: Can the Country Transform its Fortunes in the Rice Sector?’ Presenting

Kpetoe: The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has called on Ghanaians, particularly the youth, to exercise patience as the government addresses the country’s pressing economic and social challenges. He emphasized that these issues, inherited by the current administration, require time and consistent efforts to resolve. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Asiedu Nketia made these remarks during his Thank You Tour at Kpetoe in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. He highlighted that the government is committed to creating sustainable jobs through initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Programme, Nkukonkitikiti Programme, Adwumawura Programme,

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has launched the Ntoboa app to support tax filing and compliance among creative industry professionals. According to Ghana News Agency, the digital platform was introduced during a stakeholder engagement with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), aimed at addressing taxation and policy challenges affecting creatives. Led by sector Minister Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the meeting brought together key industry players and tax administrators to explore reforms that promote growth rather than hinder it. Madam Gomashie underscored the need for a human-centred approach to taxation. “What we lack is why we are here. We

Accra: The Wa High Court has sentenced Elisha Mahama, aged 32 years, the first accused person in the murder of Eric Johnson, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Coxy Hotel, popularly known as Jirapa Dubai, to life imprisonment. According to Ghana News Agency, the Court, presided over by His Lordship Justice Yussif Assibey, delivered the judgment following a unanimous (7-0) guilty verdict by the jury against the suspect after about 20 months of the case’s trial. Two other suspects, Belinda Milla, aged about 23 years, and Kweku Kakumbata, 56 years, have been acquitted by the jury and discharged

Accra: The Divine Torch Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has reiterated the importance of women listening to their bodies and performing constant breast cancer examinations, making it a ‘ritual of love, not fear’. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Louisa Atta Akpoto, the Founder of the Divine Torch Foundation, emphasized that women’s bodies are sacred and require attention to thrive. The foundation remains committed to igniting hope, inspiring action, and illuminating lives through advocacy, outreach, and empowerment initiatives for women across Ghana and beyond. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she stated, serves as a time for reflection, courage, and renewed purpose.