Category: News

Accra: Pastors and religious leaders in Ghana have been called upon to leverage their influence and platforms to promote road safety awareness, aiming to reduce the increasing number of road accidents in the country. Reverend Cyril Benedict Crabbe, President of Accident Victims Support Ghana (AVSG), emphasized the critical role clergy could play in addressing the issue during a ‘Breakfast with the Clergy’ event in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together clergy members, road safety advocates, insurance companies, health professionals, and accident victims to discuss enhancing road safety advocacy. Rev. Crabbe highlighted the significant impact pastors could

Accra: Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has reaffirmed its respect for Ghana’s Muslim community while insisting on its legal rights and ownership of the lands at Borteyman in Accra. The company has addressed concerns about the framing of the issue in religious terms, emphasizing the legal aspects of the land ownership conflict. According to Ghana News Agency, Trasacco stated that its claim to the disputed land was lawfully acquired through the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) between 2014 and 2016, adhering to all necessary procedures. The company highlighted that TDC records confirmed a legitimate allocation of 26 acres to the Muhajirun

Accra: The Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) is poised to launch customized training programs aimed at enhancing productivity across public and private institutions in Ghana. This initiative is designed to elevate workers’ contributions towards achieving organizational goals. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Elijah Yendaw, Director-General of MDPI, underscored the institute’s dedication to aiding organizations in meeting their objectives sustainably during a recent engagement session with Human Resources officers from 13 public organizations. Attendees included representatives from the Bank of Ghana, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, the National Lotteries Authority, and Ghana Shippers Authority. Prof. Yendaw highlighted the necessity for

Kwapun: Over 200 youth and women in the Kwapun and Zini communities of the Sissala East and Sissala West Districts have received start-up tools to boost their livelihoods, aimed at promoting peace and social cohesion. The initiative, part of the ‘Improving Economic Resilience of Host Communities for Peacebuilding in Northern Ghana (PERCH)’ project, seeks to empower indigents, refugees, and asylum seekers. According to Ghana News Agency, the beneficiaries received tools covering more than twenty livelihood areas, such as baking, barbering, hairdressing, carpentry, electrical work, tailoring, shea butter, cosmetics production, masonry, and livestock rearing. Additionally, the project will construct a solar-powered

Accra: Irish Prime Minister Miche¡l Martin has called for an intensification of international pressure on Israel to halt its assault on Gaza, following a UN-commissioned report which concluded that genocide is occurring. The finding was reached by independent experts, commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council. The report’s conclusions have been rejected by Israel. According to Ghana News Agency, Martin described the report as ‘serious’ and ‘comprehensive’ during a Fianna F¡il party event in Cork. He emphasized the significance of the report, stating, “This is a very definitive, significant report.” Martin also mentioned that the findings of the International

Accra: Mr Yussif Issaka Jajah, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing Ghana’s film industry. He stated, “Film is not only entertainment but a mirror of our society, a vessel of our heritage, and a bridge to the world. Our stories deserve to be told, across Africa and beyond.” According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the National Film Industry Dialogue held in Accra, Mr Jajah emphasized the government’s intention to position the creative sector as a strategic pillar for economic transformation, cultural preservation, and global influence. The event, organized by the

Keta: Motorists and commuters in Keta, located in the Volta Region, are calling for immediate construction and rehabilitation of the market roads, highlighting the poor condition of these roads as a significant obstacle to trade and transportation. According to Ghana News Agency, the affected individuals are urging the government, stakeholders, and philanthropists to step in, as the deteriorating roads are leading to increased travel time, higher vehicle maintenance costs, and heightened safety concerns. Mr. Gabriel Nusenu, a taxi driver operating in Keta Central, shared that transporting goods to and from the market has become increasingly difficult. He stated, “The poor