Category: News

Accra: Some 30 volunteers from the Netherlands have joined the African Foundation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (AFCCSD) to plant trees, aiming to protect the future of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Ahorve, the Executive Director of AFCCSD, expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm in a release, highlighting the cooperation between the Dutch volunteers and the local team. He stated, “30 dedicated volunteers from the Netherlands work side by side with our local team, their hands deep in Ghana’s soil, planting hope for our shared future-this is exactly why we do this work.” Mr. Ahorve emphasized

Accra: The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash at Sikaman near Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals, describing the incident as a ‘Black Wednesday’ in the nation’s history. The deceased include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister, and Mr. Samuel Sarpong, First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress. The others are Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate, Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Accra: Okpewuokpe Togbui Dagadu IX Paramount Chief of Akpini State in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, has joined mourners to extend condolences to the government, families, and friends on the passing of eight persons in the August 6, Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash. The victims were Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Dr Samuel Sarpong, the Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Ashanti

Kumasi: Following the recent spate of accidents in the country, some residents in the Kumasi metropolis have called on the government to re-examine the country’s transportation system and put stringent measures in place to ensure the safety of Ghanaians. They proposed that the government constructed dual roads and railway lines to connect major cities and towns, invest in Ghana’s air transportation system and the Meteorological Agency, to provide accurate and timely weather information for both motorists and travelers to help prevent accidents. The government should also work to mount traffic lights and road signs to foster safe transportation services across

Accra: In a significant contribution to Ghana’s healthcare sector, the Melcom Group of Companies has invested over 20 million cedis in the past decade to ensure quality healthcare delivery across the nation. Through its annual blood donation initiative, the company has been instrumental in aiding the National Blood Service to enhance its blood reserves, which are crucial for saving lives. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ramesh Sadhwani, Joint Group Managing Director of Melcom, emphasized the substantial impact of the company’s blood donation drive, which is crucial for patients including pregnant women, anaemic children, and accident victims. He announced the

Sofia: Doctors and well-known athletes are warning about the harmful effects of nitrous oxide, vapes, and designer drugs in videos to be shown across Bulgarian schools. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP), aims to reduce the use of these substances among children. The videos will be distributed to all schools in Bulgaria. According to Ghana News Agency, SACP Chair Dr. Teodora Ivanova and Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov expressed gratitude on Thursday to the participating doctors, athletes, and the Customs Agency for their support. Doctors

Accra: The Afrikan Young Indigenous Leaders (AYIL) group has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians, including two ministers of state. The pan-African leadership body, led by its Global President Dr. Princess Nikiwe Bam, in a statement extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the government and people of Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the bereaved families. According to Ghana News Agency, the AYIL conveyed their deepest sympathies to AYIL members in Ghana, including traditional leaders, youth leaders, and elders whose colleagues and mentors