Category: News

Koforidua: Human Resource Practitioners of the Local Government Service – Ghana (HRPLGS-G) have extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and bereaved families following the fatal helicopter crash that claimed eight lives on August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, the Human Resource Practitioners body expressed condolences to President Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation over the tragic loss of the eight public servants. The incident occurred at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, involving five government officials and three Ghana Air Force crew members who were en route to Obuasi to launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills

Accra: The Economic Governance Platform, a coalition of prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) advocating for sound economic management, has held an interactive session with student leaders of the Ho Technical University (HTU). The programme is to deepen the students’ understanding of sustainable debt management and its implications for national development. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement, part of the Platform’s Citizen Action for Sustainable Debt Management in Ghana initiative, sought to demystify debt-related issues and encourage youth participation in national economic discourse. The programme, dubbed the ‘Debt Caf©,’ held on August 13, provided a relaxed and conversational atmosphere for

Accra: The Paga Youth Movement has pledged its full commitment to support security agencies in the Kassena-Nankana West District to clamp down on drug trafficking and other criminal activities threatening the peace and development of the area. The Movement, a non-partisan, development-driven youth association, is concerned about the widespread illicit drug trade in the township and its adverse impact on the youth. According to Ghana News Agency, the pledge was made when the newly elected executives of the association paid a courtesy call on the Paga Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in Paga. The visit aimed to

Sunyani: The Bono Regional branch of the Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to enact and enforce by-laws mandating landlords to provide household toilets for their tenants. This move is in line with efforts to improve sanitation and eliminate open defecation. According to Ghana News Agency, the coalition, an advocacy group consisting of media institutions and journalists, emphasized the importance of household toilets in eradicating open defecation and enhancing sanitation outcomes. M-CODe’s Bono Regional Coordinator, Mr. Dennis Kwadwo Peprah, highlighted these points during an interview in Sunyani, marking the 2025 Ghana

Accra: Mr. Benjamin Amenumey, President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana (CIB Ghana), has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to advancing professional discourse on national economic policy. He emphasized that the Institute’s mandate involves promoting ethical and professional conduct while contributing to the development of the banking profession. He stated that fostering dialogue on monetary policy is a national duty. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amenumey made these remarks during a high-level policy seminar organized by CIB Ghana to examine the practical implications of monetary policy decisions on lending, inflation, and financial sector development. The event was themed ‘Monetary

Tolomedzi: The Ghana News Agency (GNA) expose on the hippopotamus menace in Tolomedzi, at the KpareKpare Electoral Area in the Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region, has prompted swift action from the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission and National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO). According to Ghana News Agency, a joint team from both organisations visited the community to assess the situation and provided education to residents. Mr. Alfred Kofi Barah, the Manager of the Wildlife Division of the Commission, and his team conducted an educational programme for community members on coexisting with hippos in the area. During the programme, residents

Somanya: Compassion International Ghana has marked this year’s International Youth Day in Somanya with a call for education, skills training, and positive lifestyles to empower young people to build a sustainable future. The event, held at the Somanya Roman Catholic Parish Hall, was on the theme: ‘Local Youth Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond: Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future.’ It brought together students, teachers, community leaders, and government representatives. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Mary Mawusi-Koukoyi, National Youth Development Specialist at Compassion International Ghana, explained the need to empower young people to become responsible future