Category: News

Accra: Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, has reiterated his commitment to fostering unity within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and driving development in his constituency. On Friday, Mr. Agbana welcomed the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ketu North and the constituency executives of the NDC to his parliamentary office. He described the visit as a moment of shared pride, noting that the office was a product of their collective struggle and effort. According to Ghana News Agency, as part of the day’s activities, the MP led the delegation to pay courtesy calls on

Kumasi: Madam Shirley Kyei, Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya South, has expressed concern over abandoned road projects in her constituency. Speaking during a Public Accounts Committee session, she urged the Department of Urban Roads to provide timelines for the completion of the projects in the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Kyei cited the Auditor-General’s report, which indicated that the Department of Urban Roads in Kumasi had spent more than GHS62 million on various road projects, many of which had been left unattended for about 48 to 56 months. She highlighted the Maakro/Agogo road project, which she

Kumasi: The Ghana Audit Service (GAS) has called on the media to thoroughly analyze and accurately report on the Auditor General’s Report to prevent public misinformation. Mr. Frederick Lokko, the Assistant Director of Audit and Information Officer at GAS, imparted this advice during a media training session for journalists in Kumasi. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was organized by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), a non-governmental organization committed to promoting good governance. The two-day event was attended by selected journalists from the Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Ashanti, and Eastern regions. The training was themed ‘Building Partnership in the

Accra: Nana Nkwantabisa III, Kontihene of Twifo Traditional Area, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency in Twifo Atti Morkwa District, citing the escalating menace of illegal mining (galamsey) and its devastating social consequences. He warned that the surge in unlawful mining activities in Twifo Nyenase has triggered alarming social challenges, including rising cases of teenage pregnancies and drug abuse. According to Ghana News Agency, only decisive action such as a state of emergency could effectively address the effects of galamsey on the people. Responding to the chief’s concerns, Mr. Isaac Yawson, District Chief Executive (DCE) for

Nyakrom: The Nyak City Investment Company Limited has completed plans and architectural designs to build a 1,000-bed capacity hostel facility at the Agona Nyakrom University of Cape Coast (UCC) Campus to augment accommodation for students. Mr. Yawson Otoo, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, made this known when he addressed the media at Agona Nyakrom in the Central Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Yawson Otoo stated that the construction of the hostel facility would help create opportunities for the students in and around Nyakrom. He noted that the establishment of the UCC Campus is a golden opportunity

Elmina: The second largest fishing vessel in Ghana’s premier fishing hub of Elmina tragically capsized on Monday afternoon, just moments after departing from the Elmina fishing harbour. All 23 crew members aboard the vessel, Joy George, CR 338 – EL, escaped unscathed due to the timely intervention of a nearby rescue boat. According to Ghana News Agency, the financial investment in the boat, which was constructed barely six months ago, along with its associated logistics, was estimated to exceed GHC500,000. Many fishers gathered at the harbour and along the rocky sea defence to witness the unfolding tragedy in astonishment. In

Accra: As part of efforts to fight malaria, the waste management giant, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, will lead a nationwide programme, which seeks to destroy the breeding grounds of mosquitoes. The Larval Source Management (LSM) programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service. According to Ghana News Agency, a release described the move as ‘a strategic shift from controlling malaria towards its complete elimination.’ The programme, a core component of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), aims to go beyond treating symptoms and eliminating adult mosquitoes by systematically destroying larvae before they can hatch and