Category: News

Accra: Mrs Comfort Ocran, the Executive Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, has reminded young people that they are not only the leaders of tomorrow but the changemakers of today. She emphasized that “the future is here, and the future starts now.” According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs Ocran made these remarks during the celebration of this year’s International Youth Day with young people in Accra. She stressed that the day should be seen as more than just a date on the calendar; it is a call to action. The 2025 celebration carried the theme: ‘Local Youth Actions for

Accra: Ghana is reeling from the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others last Wednesday. As flags fly at half-mast and tributes pour in, a deeper question lingers; what becomes of their families, especially the children left behind when the mourning fades? According to Ghana News Agency, beyond the shock and sorrow lies a call for sustainable support – for the children, spouses, and dependents now facing life without their loved ones. This is not the first time a national tragedy has left families in limbo. Earlier in March 2024, Deputy Finance Minister John

Accra: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), supported by the Hewlett Foundation, has commenced a two-day media training session aimed at enhancing the reporting skills of journalists from selected media houses. The participants, hailing from the Oti, Volta, Greater Accra, Western, Central, and Eastern Regions, will focus on the 2024 Auditor General’s Report. According to Ghana News Agency, the training is designed to equip journalists with the necessary tools for accurate and effective reporting on the findings of the Auditor General’s Report. In her opening remarks, Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, Executive Secretary of GACC, emphasized the importance of thorough investigative reporting.

Cape town: Africa faces a significant strategic risk due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has highlighted. A 30-day halt in petroleum product imports could potentially cripple the continent’s economies, impacting sectors from aviation and transport to healthcare and essential services. According to Ghana News Agency, despite Africa producing over five million barrels of crude oil daily, more than 70 percent of its refined petroleum products are imported. This dependence exposes the continent to global supply shocks with immediate consequences. Mr. Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of ARDA, emphasized the systemic impact a

Chiraa: A sixteen-year-old boy’s life was tragically cut short after he ingested nine tablets of RED 225 during a competition to determine who could best use the drug in Chiraa, located in the Sunyani West Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Philip Anokye, the Clinical Coordinator at the Chiraa Government Hospital, reported that the incident occurred approximately three months ago, and the young boy has since been laid to rest. In an interview, Dr. Anokye detailed that when the boy arrived at the hospital, he was in a weakened state and had experienced seizures. Dr. Anokye stated, “We tried

Sekondi: The Western Regional Co-ordinating Council (WRCC), in collaboration with the Regional House of Chiefs, has organised a candlelight vigil to honour the eight gallant men who perished in a helicopter crash while on national assignment. According to Ghana News Agency, the vigil, held in Sekondi, was attended by traditional and religious leaders, representatives from security services, government officials, students, and members of the public to pay their last respect to the fallen heroes. Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, during the event, said the legacies of the eight departed individuals should inspire the citizenry to serve with greater

Oti region: A group of DRIP Coordinators from the nine Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the Oti Region, led by Mr. George Kwasi Binbi, have paid a courtesy visit to the Oti Regional Minister, Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong. The meeting aimed to introduce the newly appointed DRIP Coordinators and discuss ways to strengthen the DRIP programme and derive its full utility to the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the Regional Minister emphasised the need for routine maintenance of DRIP equipment to ensure durability and efficiency. Mr. Gyapong cautioned the coordinators to be transparent in their duties and stressed