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Accra: Following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed several prominent lives, the Most Reverend Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, has called on citizens to grieve but to maintain hope. In a statement issued by the church, he emphasized the importance of remaining assured of God’s presence even in times of great loss. According to Ghana News Agency, the statement extended condolences to the President, the Government, the bereaved families, and the entire nation, highlighting the fragile nature of life as brought to the forefront by this tragedy. The church reminded the people that God

Accra: Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has monitored the pilot of the Ghana Pay Mobile Money (Momo) payment registration in Accra to ensure a transparent social protection system. According to Ghana News Agency, GhanaPay is a MoMo service provided by universal banks, rural banks, and savings and loan companies to individuals and businesses. It is the payment mechanism that is registering the beneficiaries to receive their cash grant through mobile money without transactional fees. It is similar to any MoMo service but with additional banking services. The LEAP, since its inception in

Accra: MTN Ghana has hosted 100 participants of the Girls in ICT initiative from the Greater Accra and Ashanti regions for a mentorship and digital skills development programme. The one-day engagement was aimed at inspiring young girls to explore careers in technology and providing them with first-hand exposure to the telecommunications industry. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, encouraged the girls to see technology as a pathway to leadership and innovation. He emphasized the potential for the next big innovation to emerge from Africa, suggesting that any of the participants could aspire

Accra: The Tongu Chiefs’ Union (TCU) has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the people of Ghana, and the families of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s fatal military helicopter crash. The crash occurred at Sikaman, near Adansi Akrofuom in the Obuasi East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident, which took place on August 6, 2025, claimed the lives of two ministers and others, including Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Alhaji Murtala Muhammed, MP for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting

Saltpond: The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has launched its first Saltpond homecoming with a call on all natives, particularly the youth, to unite for sustainable development. The weeklong celebration is themed ‘Reuniting our Roots, Reimagining the Future,’ and will conclude with a grand durbar on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, known as ‘SaltpondFest 2025,’ will feature a variety of activities including heritage tours, clean-up campaigns, youth competitions, a fancy dress carnival, food fairs, and health screenings. The festival aims to rebuild, connect, and inspire pride and courage among the youth for a brighter future

Accra: FirstBank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders with a powerful development session for its Graduate Trainees. The event brought together 23 emerging professionals currently enrolled in the Bank’s Graduate Trainees Programme, offering them a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. According to Ghana News Agency, the keynote speaker, Mrs. Josephine Hutton-Mills, a certified etiquette trainer, delivered a session exploring critical themes such as Personal Branding, Time Consciousness, Accountability, and Networking and Self-Worth. Drawing on her professional insights, she emphasized the importance of defining and protecting one’s professional image, valuing time as a

Accra: The Ghana Palliative Care Association (GPCA) has announced the activation of nationwide grief, bereavement, and psychosocial support services in the wake of the fatal military helicopter crash which claimed the lives of senior government officials, party stalwarts, and military officers. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, involved a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter and has plunged the nation into deep mourning. According to Ghana News Agency, among the deceased were Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment,