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Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang Visits Ghana Garden and Flower Show

Accra: Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has visited the Show at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra. She went round the various stands and interacted warmly with exhibitors, entrepreneurs, and young innovators showcasing Made-in-Ghana products and green solutions at the 13th edition of the show. According to Ghana News Agency, she commended the creativity and commitment of participants, emphasizing that the exhibition demonstrates the power of Ghanaian innovation in advancing sustainability, creating jobs, and strengthening national pride. The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is being organised by Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa). The Vice-President said: ‘It is deeply

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Israeli Military Operation Results in Death of Two Palestinian Militants in West Bank

Tamun: Two Palestinian militants have been killed during an Israeli military operation in the West Bank, local media and army sources reported on Thursday. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Ramallah confirmed the deaths of the men, aged 20 and 29, during the raid in Tamun near the city of Tubas. According to Palestinian media reports, the army surrounded a house in Tamun and a shoot-out ensued. According to Ghana News Agency, the Israeli military stated that police and intelligence forces were involved in the operation, which ‘eliminated a terrorist cell that was planning to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.’

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Club 50 Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Generous Donation to Ho Teaching Hospital

Accra: Club 50, a social group established in 1990, has marked its 35th anniversary by donating cleaning materials valued at GHS25,000 to the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region. This donation, presented on Friday, September 26, underscores the club’s long-standing commitment to community service alongside mutual support among its members. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dickson Kofi Pi-Bansa, Secretary of Club 50, emphasized that the gesture aligns with the group’s mission of integrating social support with community service. He explained that rather than celebrating with a traditional gathering, the club chose to contribute to the hospital’s cleaning facilities,

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Outgoing ESBECAN President Advocates for Youth Inclusion in Leadership

Accra: Mr. Philip Arthur, the outgoing President of the ESBECAN Association, has emphasized the necessity of establishing deliberate structures to facilitate the smooth transition of knowledge, networks, and leadership to the younger members of the association. He warned that without a clear strategy for integrating the youth, the association risked losing its expertise and influence as senior members retired in the coming decade. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Arthur made this call during the 7th ESBECAN Congress in Accra, themed ‘Promoting Unity, Strengthening Bonds.’ He proposed an official membership drive where newly returned professionals would receive automatic membership with

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AGCC Congratulates Dr Opong-Fosu on Leadership Role at GIPC

Accra: The Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has extended its congratulations to Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC). The Chamber recognized Dr Opong-Fosu’s contributions and efforts to foster economic opportunities and advance investments in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued in Accra highlighted that this appointment by President John Dramani Mahama is seen as an inspired decision, aligning with the task of repositioning Ghana as a premier investment destination on the African continent. Dr. Olivier Kamanzi, Chairman of AGCC, remarked on Dr Opong-Fosu’s leadership and credibility,

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Slovenia Declares Netanyahu Persona Non Grata

Accra: Slovenia has declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country, which is a member of both the EU and NATO. According to Ghana News Agency, the decision was announced by the government in Ljubljana and reported by the Slovenian state news agency STA. The announcement was made by Neva Gra‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡ic, the State Secretary in the Foreign Ministry. This move follows Slovenia’s previous action in July, when it became the first EU nation to declare Israeli government members Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata. Neva Gra‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡ic

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Childhood Cancer Treatable If Detected Early, Says Paediatric Oncologist

Bolgatanga: Dr. Catherine Yiyugsah, a Paediatric Oncologist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has emphasized that childhood cancers are not a death sentence but are treatable if detected early. In a recent interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah highlighted the importance of early detection, stating that while children can indeed develop cancers, the prospects for treatment and cure are promising when caught early. Delays in diagnosis can complicate treatment, she noted, making it critical for symptoms to be identified promptly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah made these remarks following a workshop she facilitated on early warning

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