Category: News

Berekum: Mr. Gabriel Kyere, the Berekum Municipal Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Bono Region, announced that the scheme has registered 125,000 members in the municipality. This figure represents 95 percent of the 2025 municipal registration target of 131,000, with a promise to reach the target by the end of the year. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kyere made these remarks during an engagement event organized by the Bono Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with market women and residents in Berekum. The event aimed to raise awareness about the NHIA’s ‘Storm

Accra: The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has officially launched its Adwumawura programme in the Oti Region. The programme aims to empower local entrepreneurs, particularly the youth, by providing them with the necessary skills, tools, and support to start and grow their businesses. According to Ghana News Agency, the launch ceremony was attended by beneficiaries from all nine Municipal and District Assemblies in the Oti Region and marked the beginning of a new chapter in entrepreneurship development in the region. Participants underwent orientation and onboarding sessions, where they were introduced to the programme’s goals, benefits, and implementation framework. The

Dambai: The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in collaboration with the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC), is set to host the regional investment roadshow at Bosatsu Hotel in Dambai. The event, scheduled for Thursday, October 30, aims to promote sustainable development and attract local and foreign investment to the Oti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the roadshow will provide a platform to showcase the region’s investment potential in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and natural resource development. The initiative seeks to build partnerships among government, private sector actors, and development partners to drive inclusive regional growth. Stakeholders,

Accra: Madam Winnie Osulah, Lead-Gender Integration at AGRA, has emphasized the pressing need for African countries to shift focus from merely drafting gender-responsive agricultural policies to ensuring their effective implementation. While numerous African nations have developed such policies, many remain outdated or unimplemented, leading to a significant disparity between policy intentions and their tangible impact on women farmers. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Osulah made these remarks at an AGRA-organized event in Accra, focusing on the Gender Scorecard in Ghana’s agriculture sector. The event revolved around the theme ‘Enhancing Gender-Responsive Decision-Making in Agriculture through AGRA’s Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture

Dunkwa-on-offin: The people of Dunkwa-on-Offin and its surrounding communities are filled with excitement and anticipation as they prepare to welcome Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV, the newly enstooled Denkyirahene. This follows his successful enstoolment at Jukwa, the traditional seat of the Denkyira Kingdom. According to Ghana News Agency, the historic homecoming on Wednesday, October 29, is expected to draw thousands of residents, traditional leaders, and well-wishers from across the Denkyira State and beyond. The journey from Jukwa to Abankesieso marks a significant cultural event, symbolizing the continuation of Denkyira’s royal lineage and the reaffirmation of unity among its people. In preparation

Keta: Mr. Gabriel Dzikunu, the Assembly Member of Keta Central in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has organized a clean-up exercise in the area ahead of this year’s Anlo Hogbetsotso festival. The initiative aimed to prepare the community for the upcoming 2025 Anlo Hogbetsotso festival and maintain a clean environment, including the beach, to welcome citizens for the celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dzikunu stated that another objective of the initiative was to restore the beauty of the communities and its beaches, which had become littered with waste, affecting hygiene in the area. The clean-up exercise

Accra: The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GHATSEA) has declared an indefinite industrial action starting October 30, 2025. The group cited years of neglect, unfair treatment, and mismanagement by management of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is the reason. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed and issued by Mr. David Annan Mensah, President of GHATSEA, and copied to the media, the association expressed deep frustration and disappointment with the GCAA management’s handling of their grievances, which included unfair salary administration, inequitable job placement, and unresolved welfare challenges. The statement explained that the GHATSEA had, over