Category: News

Ezinlibo: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has commissioned 530 new Blue Water Guards recruits to preserve Ghana’s water bodies and combat illegal mining. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Western Naval Command in Ezinlibo, marking the graduation of the second cohort under the government’s flagship Blue Water Initiative. According to Ghana News Agency, this latest cohort brings the total number of trained guards to 983, with 453 graduating in the Phase one and the current 530 in phase two. The initiative aimed to train a total of 2,000 guards this year as part of

Adaklu kodzobi: The fourth Goeviwo Festival is set to begin with the hiking of Adaklu Mountain at Adaklu Goefe in the Adaklu district on Saturday, August 2. The festival, celebrated on a rotational basis among the Goeviwo communities, will be hosted this year by Adaklu Kodzobi from August 2 to 10. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Matthew Wormenor, Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, announced that the festival’s activities would include a candlelight procession, cleanup exercises across all Goeviwo communities, a health talk, culture night, a football gala, cross-country events, and ‘jama’ night. The highlight of the celebration is

Accra: Parliament on Friday, July 25, passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill into law, aiming to provide sustainable financing for the upkeep and rehabilitation of public roads, bridges, and related infrastructure across the country. The new legislation is expected to ensure timely maintenance, preserve existing road investments, reduce long-term repair costs, and support the economic development of the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Isaac Adjei Mensah, Chairman of the Parliament’s Road and Transportation Committee, highlighted the inadequacy of the current funding system for road maintenance, leading to accelerated road deterioration and increased vehicle operating costs. The newly

Tatali-sangule: Madam Mary Tagba, Tatali-Sangule District Chief Executive, has undertaken a three-day peace campaign to promote unity in the district in the Northern Region. She visited some communities in the district and engaged stakeholders, including chiefs, religious leaders, opinion leaders, and youth groups on the importance of peace and unity. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Tagba, during the tour as part of the campaign, emphasised the need for all residents to see themselves as one people with a common destiny. The peace campaign was to ensure that the area remained peaceful ahead of the planned enskinment of a new

Abor: A total of 50 commercial motorcycle operators, popularly known as ‘Okada’ riders from Ketu North, Keta, and Anloga, have been educated on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The initiative aimed to equip participants, who are leaders from their respective unions, with essential understanding and skills. It also sought to expose them to the risks associated with early sexual activities, thereby positioning them to behave appropriately for the growth of their businesses within their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was held at the St. Theresa RC Assembly hall in Abor within the

Sunyani: Mrs. Cynthia Anima Boadu, the Bono Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the media to lead efforts in advancing the implementation and promotion of the Affirmative Action Act 2024. According to Ghana News Agency, the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act is a significant legislative achievement in Ghana’s pursuit of gender equality across various societal sectors. Enacted by parliament last year, the Act aims to rectify historical and systemic gender inequalities affecting the nation’s political, social, economic, and cultural domains. Mrs. Boadu emphasized the Act’s importance in providing a framework to address these longstanding

Ashanti region: The Ashanti Regional Co-ordinating Council has announced stringent security measures following the fatal shooting of Alhaji Abdul-Malik Azenbge, Chief of Kusaase, at Asawase on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, expressed the Regional Security Council’s (REGSEC) deepest condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice. The REGSEC convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2025, to assess the security situation and outlined immediate directives aimed at restoring calm. Following that meeting, REGSEC has directed that no