Accra: The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has issued a warning against the smuggling and unlicensed importation of Portland cement, citing it as a threat to both industry and public safety. The Ministry announced a crackdown on unauthori…
Accra: Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye has stated that Ghana’s engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have largely proven costly to national development. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the forme…
Accra: Thirteen young professionals have been awarded certificates after completing a six-month course under the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) programme. The participants, forming the first cohort of the LEAPS initiative, com…
Enchi: A team of eight officials from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and Blue Water Guards have arrested ten Ghanaians and one Togolese involved in illegal mining activities at the Omanpe Abochia Forest in the Aowin Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise was sanctioned by Mr Stephen Morcher, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Aowin. The operation was led by Mr Armoo Desmond from the Blue Water Guards and Mr Isaac Mfodwo, Deputy Superintendent of Immigration. The team apprehended the suspects, identified as Amadu Kojo, 27; Akwesi Larry, 25; Abdulai, 25; Larry Kwaku, 18; Ibrahim Issah, 18; Joseph
Tarkwa: Mr. George Kakra Ussher, President of the Western Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), has called on Ghanaians to recognize and respect the language of the deaf community. He emphasized the importance of supporting policies that guarantee sign language services in schools, hospitals, courts, workplaces, and public institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ussher made these remarks during the celebration of this year’s International Week of the Deaf (IWD) at the Tamso Community Centre in Tarkwa, Western Region. The event, themed ‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights,’ highlighted that sign language is
Bolgatanga: Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced a significant reduction in passport application fees and outlined reforms to enhance the passport acquisition process in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the ordinary passport application fee will be reduced from GH?500.00 to GH?350.00 within the next three weeks, following the maturity of new fees and charges currently before Parliament. Mr. Ablakwa made this announcement during the commissioning of a temporary passport application centre in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate financial burdens on citizens and improve service delivery. Mr. Ablakwa also introduced
Nkwanta south: A shooting incident has occurred at Keri, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving three people injured, with one in critical condition. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bright Akoto, the Municipal Director of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), confirmed the incident. Mr. Akoto, who is also a resident of Keri, stated that the victims include two individuals from the Kabre tribe and a Konkomba woman and her son. He reported that the people were allegedly ambushed by unknown gunmen while on their way to farm on motorcycles. Mr. Akoto revealed that