Day: October 18, 2025

Sunyani: A consistent advocacy movement by the Sunyani Municipal ‘Adolescent Parliament’ on the long-abandoned Bono Regional Library project has yielded a positive response, with the government agreeing to release funding through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) for the resumption of work and completion. According to Ghana News Agency, the 23-member Adolescent ‘Parliament’, established in 2024 and presided over by Master Daniel Frimpong, the ‘Speaker’, has consistently advocated for the completion of the library project initiated in 2003 by Joseph Henry Mensah, the late former Member of Parliament for Sunyani East. Speaking at a session of the ‘Parliament’ in Sunyani,

Denkyira: Tension is mounting in the Denkyira Traditional Area of the Central Region following an alleged disputed move by the Queenmother of Denkyira, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, to install a new Paramount Chief in defiance of court orders and established traditional protocols. According to Ghana News Agency, the Agona Royal Family of Denkyira has petitioned the Central Region House of Chiefs against the nomination and intended installation of Oscar Kesse, also known as Kwame Mensah, describing the process as unlawful and contrary to custom. In a petition signed by Abusuapanyin Precious Kwame Mensah, Sampson Delali Mensah, and Alice Afia

Accra: The maiden edition of the Afro Gastronomy Fair 2025, known as AfroGastro, has launched in Accra, bringing together chefs, diplomats, cultural leaders, and food enthusiasts from across Africa and the diaspora to celebrate the continent’s culinary heritage and the diplomatic power of food. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, emphasized the importance of African cuisine in defining identity and promoting unity. She described AfroGastro as more than a food event, but as a form of diplomacy that fosters dialogue among nations, peoples, and families. The fair is organized under

Accra: A Business Leadership Forum was organised by the Nneka Youth Foundation in collaboration with the AFFLUENT TEAM of Stanbic Bank Ghana for parents and students of Mobole D/A Basic School, located in the Ningo Prampram District. The event concentrated on imparting knowledge about Smart Investment, Business Management, and Leadership. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum provided an interactive session where participants shared innovative business ideas and received guidance on financial planning and business development. The Affluent Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana encouraged parents to take advantage of the platform to make investments in their children’s education. In a

Accra: The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI) has officially unveiled its 2025 Food Fair in Accra, showcasing a suite of cutting-edge food technologies and sustainable innovations that align with Ghana’s agricultural policy priorities. The three-day event, held on the theme ‘Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,’ brought together researchers, students, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore science-led solutions for food security and agribusiness development. According to Ghana News Agency, exhibits highlighted advancements in food safety systems, climate-resilient processing technologies, and value addition to indigenous crops; all aimed at reducing

Accra: The Climate Parliament has called for the establishment of a special fund and capacity-building support for Members of Parliament (MPs) to enable them to undertake green energy projects in their constituencies. This initiative is seen as a critical step towards bridging Ghana’s energy gap and accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy. According to Ghana News Agency, the network of legislators emphasized that empowering MPs to implement constituency-level renewable energy initiatives would promote sustainable industrialization, job creation, and climate resilience across the country. At a national workshop on Green Energy Zones and Investment held in Accra, leaders of the

Kadjebi: The Church of Pentecost in the Kadjebi District, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), organized an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls to become leaders of change within their communities, even when faced with challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, part of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebrations, attracted over 200 students and teachers from 11 Junior High Schools across the Kadjebi East and West Circuits. The event was themed ‘The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis’ and combined spiritual reflection, educational advocacy, leadership