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Accra: The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), as part of its flagship ‘ECO Motion’ campaign, has embarked on a tree planting exercise at Aggrey Road 2 Junior High School and St. John Bosco R/C School in the Tema Metropolis. The exercise also saw the official launch of the GNPC ECO Club at Aggrey Road 2 JHS, aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the trees planted while instilling a culture of environmental stewardship in the younger generation. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Joana A.P Mensah, Headmistress of Aggrey Road 2 JHS, commended GNPC for its initiative, noting its significance: ‘This

Accra: Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator for the Feed Ghana Programme at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), has emphasized the pivotal role of farmer cooperatives in the effective execution of the ‘Feed Ghana’ initiative. He pointed out that the government’s approach involves utilizing existing cooperative frameworks to ensure the programme’s advantages reach all farmers, with a particular focus on smallholders. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Demordzi’s comments were made at the Association of Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) 2025. The event featured a high-level agribusiness session sponsored by the European Union (EU) in Ghana, titled ‘Promoting

Accra: Ghana’s tourism industry, once hailed as a key pillar of economic growth and cultural diplomacy, is facing a worrying decline due to lack of commitment, clear direction, and consistent domestic marketing by authorities, the Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN) has claimed. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release copied to the agency and signed by Mr. Emmanuel Frimpong, President of the ATRN, said recent engagements with stakeholders across six regions of the country revealed a downward trend in the operations of hotels, restaurants, and attraction sites, which were struggling to attract visitors. “Tourism thrives on vision, promotion and

New york: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a stern warning to Russia, threatening to target the Kremlin if the war against Ukraine continues. In an interview with The Axios Show, Zelensky emphasized the need for Russian officials to be aware of their bomb shelter locations, indicating that they might be necessary if hostilities persist. According to Ghana News Agency, Zelensky expressed hope for the acquisition of unspecified long-range weapons from the United States, although he assured that any military action would avoid civilian targets. “We are not terrorists,” Zelensky asserted, distancing his strategy from attacks on non-military sites. Zelensky

Dzodze-kuli: The newly out-doored Queen Mother of Dzodze-Kuli, Mama Kawo II, has pledged to make education, women’s empowerment, and communal unity the cornerstone of her reign. In an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday morning, Mama Kawo II reaffirmed her commitment to driving social transformation in the Kuli community, describing her ascension to the stool as ‘a call to service and a mission to uplift lives through purposeful leadership.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mama Kawo II, who was formally outdoored a fortnight ago at a ceremony held at the Kuli Market Square, is already earning praise

Accra: Madam Dzifa Abla Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has highlighted the significant economic contributions of Ghana’s tourism sites despite facing challenges, particularly with road infrastructure. She pointed out that these sites have generated over GH?4.8 billion to the GDP over the years, underscoring the potential for further growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister expressed concern over the poor condition of roads leading to key tourism destinations, especially in the Volta Region. These include Fort Prinzenstein in Keta, Avu Lagoon in South Tongue, and the Xedranawo Slave Market sites in Ketu South,

Addis ababa: Ethiopian marathon runner, Shewarge Alene, has died at the age of 30, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation confirmed to dpa on Thursday. She complained of heart problems during a training session in Addis Ababa, and passed away shortly afterwards, said Yohannes Engida, the federation’s secretary general. According to Ghana News Agency, the athlete was buried on Wednesday, at a cemetery in a suburb of the capital. Shewarge Alene had recently achieved victory in the Stockholm Marathon on May 31.