Category: News

Bolgatanga: Mr Francis Kwaku Wuni, the Upper East Regional Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), emphasized the importance of unity within the association, stating that it is the greatest asset that must be upheld and protected. He made these remarks during the Bolgatanga Municipal launch of the Nurses and Midwives week celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was organized by the Municipal branch of the GRNMA and centered around the theme: ‘Nurses and midwives, our future: Caring for nurses and midwives strengthens economies.’ Mr. Wuni addressed the attendees on issues of unionism and welfare,

Akatsi: A team from the Akatsi South Municipal office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has provided free services to residents of Avenorpedo and surrounding communities in the Municipality to support their health insurance needs. The exercise formed part of the Scheme’s social responsibility drive and broader strategy to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis D. Bedzo, the new Akatsi South Municipal NHIS Manager, stated that the NHIS remained committed to ensuring every individual had access to quality healthcare without financial constraints. He explained that the exercise, which involved free registration

Accra: More than 22 people have drowned in abandoned illegal mining pits in the Central Region over the past seven months, according to Mr. Kwesi Dawood, Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). According to Ghana News Agency, the deserted pits have claimed the lives of both illegal miners, commonly called galamseyers, and innocent individuals, particularly women and children with no connection to mining activities. Mr. Dawood warned that the actual figures could be higher due to underreporting, describing the situation as alarming. He made the disclosure at a media briefing after a Regional Security Council meeting, which

Hohoe: The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has reiterated his commitment to collaborating closely with security agencies and stakeholders to address the increasing issue of cocoa smuggling in the region. He expressed this commitment during a meeting with a delegation from the Hohoe Regional Office of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), led by Mr. Frank Amoah-Frimpong, Regional Administrator, who appealed for urgent government intervention to combat this illegal trade. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gunu, who also chairs the Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC), promised that decisive actions would be implemented to protect cocoa farmers and safeguard the

Kadjebi: Mr. Sampson Quarshiga, the Kadjebi District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has commended 38 young men and women who have successfully graduated as Community Policing Assistants (CPAs) under the Agency’s flagship programme. Speaking at a brief passing-out ceremony, Mr. Quarshiga praised the graduates for their discipline and dedication during training and urged them to justify the State’s investment in their development. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Quarshiga emphasized that the CPA programme was designed to complement the work of the Ghana Police Service in promoting peace, security, and law enforcement at the grassroots level. He reminded

Tamale: The Susana Wesley Mission Auxiliary (SUMA) of the Methodist Church has extended a helping hand to female inmates at the Tamale Central Prisons by donating a variety of essential items aimed at improving their welfare. According to Ghana News Agency, the items donated by SUMA included four packs of toilet rolls, two boxes of soap, five packs of drinks, two boxes of sanitary pads, two boxes of biscuits, one box of sachet milk, one box of Pepsodent, and three boxes of toothbrushes. This gesture is part of SUMA’s outreach mission, which seeks to demonstrate God’s love to vulnerable groups

Teshie: The Ghana Police Service has urged the elders and residents of Teshie to comply with a court order restraining them from holding outdoor events related to the Homowo Festival. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Emmanuel Baah, Kpeshie Divisional Commander, emphasized the importance of complying with the directive in the interest of public peace and safety during a meeting with various youth groups. He explained that the decision to seek a court injunction followed extensive consultations by the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) with chiefs, elders, and other key stakeholders. ACP Baah noted that the chief,