Category: News

Kumasi: Farmers selected under the Seeds for Resilience (SfR) Project have received quality seeds of indigenous leafy vegetables, including Amaranth (Aleefu), Corchorus (Ayoyo), and Roselle (Sule), for planting. According to Ghana News Agency, the Seeds for Resilience Project is being implemented by the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (PGRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with funding from the Crop Trust. Between 2022 and 2024, the project organized two participatory varietal selection events, enabling selected farmers from the Ashanti and northern regions to choose these three local vegetables based on vegetative and reproductive characters. The focus of

London: Mr Dennis Tawiah, CEO of Akwaaba UK, organisers of the Ghana Party in the Park (GPITP) festival, has expressed gratitude to Remitly for their massive support during its 20th anniversary celebration. The 20th edition of the GPITP festival, which was sold out, delivered unforgettable experiences for the thousands in attendance at the Barnet Playing Fields in London last Saturday, July 12, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Remitly, one of the world’s top money transfer platforms, conducted many giveaways for the festival’s attendees, reaffirming its commitment to support the biggest and most iconic African festivals in Europe. Speaking in

Gopalganj: At least four people have been killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of Bangladesh’s ousted former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Wednesday, officials said. The clashes erupted around midday and continued for more than five hours in Gopalganj, Hasina’s ancestral home town, as her supporters attempted to prevent a rally organized by the National Citizen Party (NCP), a newly formed political party led by students who spearheaded last year’s uprising that ousted Hasina in August. The scene is 100 kilometres south-west of the capital Dhaka. According to Ghana News Agency, Abu Sayeed Faruk, the district’s chief medical

Accra: VFS Global has announced its investment in advanced technology solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border mobility for individuals seeking visa services. According to Ghana News Agency, VFS Global is positioning itself as a technology-driven company, focusing on secure and efficient processes, market offerings, and advanced technologies, including AI and analytics. Mr. Alok Singhal, Head of Sub Saharan Africa at VFS Global, highlighted the ease and convenience now available to customers applying for visas at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Accra. Operational since July 2024, this facility provides visa services for 15 countries from a centralized location, enhancing the customer experience

Accra: The 2025 Civil Service Week has been officially launched in Accra, with emphasis placed on progress in automation and the integration of Artificial Intelligence within public service. The launch was performed by Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, during a press briefing at the headquarters of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG). It was preceded by a CLOGSAG road float to mark the start of week-long activities from 16 to 25 July. According to Ghana News Agency, the theme for the week is ‘Adapting to Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Governance: The Civil Service in Contemporary

Aflao: The Ketu Divisional Police Command has organized a forum aimed at educating long distance drivers on crucial safety and crime issues at Aflao. The initiative was spearheaded by the Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Samuel Odame, with support from ASP James Anaman, Ketu Divisional MTTD Commander, and ASP Ibrahim Suleman, Aflao SWAT detachment Commander. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum successfully gathered drivers from all the Drivers Unions in Aflao, including GPRTU, PROTOA, STC, VIP, and others. Notable attendees included Mr. Michael Klutsey, chairman of the Aflao GPRTU branch; Mr. Cephas Exe, PROTOA Secretary; Mr. Winfred Mensah, District Manager

Accra: Mr. Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, has expressed concerns over the longstanding issues of corruption, cronyism, nepotism, and wastefulness in the allocation of government scholarships. These scholarships have historically been awarded to children of the political elite and high-ranking officials, often neglecting the needs of children from less privileged backgrounds. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025, seeks to establish legislation that addresses and rectifies the corruption and injustices that have tainted the scholarship award process in the country. Mr. Ayariga, who is also the Member of Parliament