Day: October 29, 2025

Salaga: The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has conducted a civic engagement session with women’s groups at Salaga to enhance their understanding of the rule of law, civic responsibilities, and their role in combating corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, supported by the European Union and the German Development Cooperation, brought together 85 women from various associations, including petty traders, hairdressers, tailors, make-up artists, women farmers, and members of microfinance and credit unions. Representatives from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Police, the East Gonja Municipal Assembly,

Accra: The Volta Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended its deepest condolences to the family of the late Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, the former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana. A team of party executives, including some District and Municipal Chief executives led by Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, joined the party’s General Secretary, Mr Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, and other high-ranking officials to pay a visit to the bereaved family in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, during the visit, the team expressed their heartfelt sympathies and described Nana Konadu as a symbol of

Accra: Dr. Edward Ackah-Nyamike, President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), has hinted at a possible return of the Association to the Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF). He stated that while the GHA’s exit from GHATOF had been necessitated by certain circumstances, future developments could pave the way for renewed collaboration. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ackah-Nyamike expressed optimism about the potential for a reunion, noting that the separation might not be permanent. He made these remarks during the GHATOF Executive Council Elections 2025 in Accra, emphasizing the GHA’s dedication to collaborating with other trade bodies to promote Ghana as

Koforidua: A two-day high-level national dialogue led by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has opened on Tuesday in Koforidua to build citizen consensus and end political paralysis over illegal mining in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the stakeholder dialogue, aimed at resolving Ghana’s longstanding illegal mining crisis, popularly known as galamsey, is being held at the Eastern Premier Hotel from October 28 to 29. The meeting, spearheaded by MFWA, is in collaboration with the National Peace Council, National Commission for Civic Education, National House of Chiefs, the Christian Council of Ghana, Office of the National Chief Imam,

Odumase-krobo: Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo, has extended support to the traditional authorities and people of Manya Krobo ahead of this year’s Ngmayem Festival. The Ngmayem Festival is a celebration of cultural and spiritual significance for the Krobo people. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Terlabi made a donation to the Paramount Chief of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Sakite II, and the Traditional Council in the Eastern Region. The donation included 20 bags of rice, gallons of cooking oil, cattle, assorted alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,

Accra: The Women in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum have expressed shock over the passing of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, describing her death as a great loss to the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Madam Sophia Ama Otabir, Women’s Commissioner for the Forum, paid tribute to the former First Lady, acknowledging her as a pioneering figure in the nation’s politics and a champion for women’s empowerment. The statement highlighted her significant impact on the nation through her advocacy for women’s rights and social justice. The Forum extended heartfelt condolences to her

Accra: His Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has described the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, as an asset to the nation whose life and work left an indelible mark on Ghana. Paying a condolence visit to the bereaved family, the Ga Mantse said he held Madam Agyemang Rawlings in very high esteem for her lifelong dedication to the empowerment of women and the education of the girl child. According to Ghana News Agency, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II noted that, although tradition required that his court be formally informed of the passing of such