Category: News

Accra: Residents of Adumadum in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have urged security agencies and other stakeholders to thoroughly investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in their community. The concerns are valid, given the alarming circumstances surrounding these incidents. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Patience Naabin, a resident of Adumadum, along with others, revealed that in November of last year, a farmer returned home without his farmhand, raising suspicion among community members. The suspect allegedly involved in the farmhand’s disappearance is still at large, with others walking freely without any apparent action taken against them. This

Accra: Ghana continues to expand its tourism frontier with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Serbia, aimed at promoting cultural exchange and sharing of expertise between the two countries. According to Ghana News Agency, the agreement, which focuses on the promotion of cultural exchange and the sharing of tourism expertise, marks another strategic step in Ghana’s broader agenda to position itself as a leading destination for cultural and heritage tourism in Africa. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, signed for Ghana, while Mr. Marko Djuric, the Minister of

Accra: Right Reverend Samuel Prosper Dzomeku, the Moderator of the Global Evangelical Church (GEC), has urged the Government of Ghana to take a firm and unambiguous position on matters relating to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly in international settings. He stated that the country must defend its moral and cultural values without fear of losing financial or diplomatic support from development partners. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dzomeku delivered this call during the ordination of 15 new Ministers of the Church in Accra. He cautioned against what he described as the growing influence of external forces seeking to redefine traditional family

Accra: The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) have advocated for inclusive and evidence-based policies to drive national development. The advocacy addresses the issue of disjointed efforts in policy formulation and implementation, where policies often lack research backing. According to Ghana News Agency, the two institutions jointly made this call at the 8th Evidence to Action Conference held at the ISSER Conference Room in Accra. The four-day event featured several activities, including discussions on research findings and breakout sessions. Professor Peter Quartey, Director of ISSER, emphasized the importance of

Accra: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is set to introduce telemedicine channels for pensioners nationwide by the end of 2025, aiming to improve healthcare access, especially for those residing in remote areas. Mr Kwesi Afreh Biney, the Director General of SSNIT, announced this initiative during the 2025 SSNIT Pensioners Engagement event in Accra, themed ‘Honouring Experience, Securing Dignity: The Role of SSNIT’. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Biney underscored SSNIT’s dedication to extending its services beyond traditional pension payments. He stated, “For decades, SSNIT has survived to pay pensions. Our goal is not just to continue

Accra: Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), has made a strong appeal to the Legal Counsel of the Judicial Committees of the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs to expedite the handling of cases to reduce the number of chieftaincy cases in Ghana. Ghana is currently facing more than 500 chieftaincy cases, and delayed resolutions often worsen disputes within communities, highlighting the need for prompt adjudication. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister spoke at the conclusion of a two-day training workshop for the Legal Counsel of the Judicial Committees of the National

Accra: The Catholic Diocese of Ho has officially launched the 10th Episcopal Anniversary celebration of the Most Reverend Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, SVD, marking a decade of leadership, spiritual growth, and service. The launch, themed ‘A Decade of Shepherding God’s Flock; Looking into the Future as Pilgrims of Hope,’ took place at the Ho Pastoral Centre in a solemn yet spirited ceremony. According to Ghana News Agency, the event also honoured Bishop Fianu’s 40 years of priestly ministry, having been ordained on July 14, 1985, and appointed Bishop of Ho by Pope Francis exactly three decades later in 2015. The date