Category: News

Tema: The AbibiNsroma Foundation has highlighted Ghana’s energy transition as a pivotal opportunity to restructure energy governance towards greater equity, inclusion, and sustainability. The foundation emphasizes the importance of locally grounded, participatory models for climate action, as supported by global institutions like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the African Union. According to Ghana News Agency, the foundation criticized Ghana’s current centralized and investor-focused approach, which often sidelines traditional authorities and rural communities. These groups hold significant ecological knowledge and bear the brunt of energy poverty and climate vulnerability. Mr. Bob T. K. Amiteye, Convener of the Civil Society

Accra: The Volta Regional branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has firmly denied claims suggesting a 20 per cent increase in lorry fares across the country and region. The Union clarified that no official discussions or meetings had taken place with the Ministry of Transport or other authorities regarding such a fare hike. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Lawrence Awilo Attitoe, the Volta Regional Vice Chairman, stated that the GPRTU is the sole recognized union for transport operators in the country. He emphasized that any adjustments to fares would traditionally involve consultations with relevant stakeholders, including

Adzonkor: A philanthropic couple from New Botianor, Mr. and Mrs. Cosmos Gyan, have made a significant contribution to maternal healthcare by donating two delivery beds to the Adzonkor Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation took place during a ceremony at the facility, where Mrs. Grace Gyan presented the items on behalf of her husband. She revealed that the gesture was in celebration of their birthdays, explaining that instead of hosting a party, they decided to support maternal healthcare in underserved communities. “This is our

Accra: The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) taskforce has taken action against businesses in Accra by seizing assorted drinks that were being sold without the required tax stamps. This enforcement aligns with the excise duty law, Act 2023, Act 1093, which mandates that products must have tax stamps affixed before they are sold in the market. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kwabena Apau Awua Anto, Head of the GRA Excise Unit, emphasized that the policy is crucial to ensure that imported products, such as malt drinks, have the necessary stamps to indicate that taxes have been paid. While most domestic

Accra: The Greater Accra Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has commemorated World Tourism Day with a call for responsible environmental stewardship in tourism development. The World Tourism Day 2025, observed on September 27, focuses on the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ highlighting tourism’s potential as an agent of positive change. According to Ghana News Agency, the commemoration event took place at the Accra Zoo, where officials from GTA and their partners engaged in environmental conservation activities such as tree planting and donating trash cans as part of their advocacy for sustainable tourism development. Mrs. Roberta Dawson Amoah,

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