Category: News

North tongu: Madam Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, has embarked on a working visit to district offices to address development-related issues affecting the area. The DCE announced that work on the Juapong-Podoe-Abuatia-Ho Road is expected to commence next week, following commitments made by the contractor to mobilise to the site. According to Ghana News Agency, during her engagement with the Volta Regional Police Command, Madam Doe highlighted the logistical challenges facing the Aveyime-Battor, Juapong, and Mepe police divisions. She noted the need for vehicles, motorbikes, and other resources to enhance security and patrol

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: Drasi Africa, a non-profit organization, has made a significant contribution to the National Diabetes Management and Research Centre at Korle-Bu Hospital. The donation, which includes the installation of four air-conditioners, security doors, and a cash amount of GHS25,000.00, aims to support the medical department in settling outstanding bills of patients who have defaulted on their payments. According to Ghana News Agency, the organization has also pledged to cover the entire cost of installing the air-conditioners to ensure the unit incurs no additional financial burden. During a media briefing, Madam Deborah Nissi Diafo, Manager of Drasi Africa, emphasized the organization’s

New york: A Palestinian state can peacefully exist alongside Israel, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stated during his address to the UN General Assembly via video link. Speaking on the third day of the General Debate in New York, Abbas emphasized the desire for freedom, security, and peace for Palestinians within an independent and sovereign state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. According to Ghana News Agency, Abbas delivered his address via video after being denied a visa by the US administration to attend the high-level UN gathering in person. His speech followed a wave of recognition

Accra: Mrs. Juliana Asante-Dartey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Impact Limited, has encouraged Ghanaian youth to explore opportunities in agribusiness, urging them to transition from job seekers to job creators, innovators, and leaders. She made this appeal during the Young Agribusiness Professionals (YAPP) Cohort 3 Grande Finale and Awards Night held in Accra, which aimed to celebrate and equip young professionals completing their national service with Agri-Impact and its partners. According to Ghana News Agency, the event themed ‘Celebrating Excellence and New Beginnings’ gathered stakeholders from agribusiness, finance, and development sectors to honor remarkable service personnel and emphasize pathways for

Accra: Ghana has officially launched the Events Mobile Application Plus (EMAi+), a digital tool designed to strengthen the country’s animal disease surveillance, reporting, and early warning systems. The national launch event in Accra brought together key stakeholders, including the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku, and the Country Representative for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Ms. Priya Gujadhur. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Opoku described the launch as a significant milestone for Ghana’s agricultural sector. He emphasized that robust animal disease surveillance was critical to preventing, detecting, and responding to emerging diseases that threaten public health,

Keta: Businesses in Keta and Anloga district in the Volta Region are buzzing with anticipation as the much-awaited 2025 Hogbetsotso festival approaches. The annual festival, scheduled for the first Saturday of November every year, is expected to draw thousands of visitors and tourists, boosting local businesses and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Anlo people. According to Ghana News Agency, local entrepreneur Mr. Paul Mensah Dzilah expressed optimism about the economic benefits the festival would bring, potentially improving local businesses. “With visitors expected to visit Keta and Anloga, the traditional capital of the Anlo State, we expect nothing but