Category: News

Accra: Madam Kate Addo, Coordinating Director of Public Affairs Subdivision, Parliament of Ghana, has cautioned the public against the dangers of online misinformation, reiterating the need for digital literacy and responsible online behavior. She emphasized the importance of protecting digital spaces from the harmful effects of disinformation, misinformation, and various forms of cybercrime, which could erode public trust and individual safety. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Addo made this appeal during her keynote address at the Sixth Annual Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) Fellowship for 2025 in Accra. The fellowship, organized by E-Governance and the Internet Governance Foundation

Accra: The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana has launched a comprehensive programme of activities to commemorate this year’s World Public Relations Day, celebrated globally on July 16. This year’s theme: ‘Building bridges and navigating polarisation,’ highlights the essential role public relations professionals play in combating misinformation, rebuilding institutional trust, and promoting unity through transparent communication. World Public Relations Day marks the birth anniversary of Ivy Lee, widely regarded as the father of modern public relations. According to Ghana News Agency, under the leadership of IPR Ghana President Esther A. N. Cobbah, the Institute has announced month-long events designed to

Accra: U.S. President Donald Trump has encouraged Kiev to escalate deep strikes into Russian territory, even asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky whether Moscow could be targeted if long-range weapons were supplied, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. According to Ghana News Agency, the conversation took place on July 4, during which Trump asked, ‘Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? . Can you hit St. Petersburg, too?’ Zelensky reportedly replied, ‘Absolutely. We can if you give us the weapons,’ citing two people familiar with the conversation. The phone talk occurred just one day after Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a

Berekum: Customers of Northern Electricity Distribution Company NEDCo’s Sunyani Area Office in Berekum East owe the company GHC32 million in unpaid electricity bills, according to Station Officer Eric Anin Donkor. He said the huge debt was hampering the company’s operations, adding that NEDCo was determined to retrieve at least GHC20 million through an ongoing mass disconnection exercise. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking to the media during phase seven of the company’s revenue mobilization and loss control initiative, Mr. Donkor said many defaulting customers had already been disconnected from the national grid. He stressed that customers would remain disconnected until

Accra: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Ms Lydia Yaako Donkor has been promoted to Commissioner of Police (COP), following her appointment as Director-General of CID. She was appointed to the role on March 19, 2025, by Inspector-General of Police Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of a broader Police Administration reshuffle under the new government led by President John Dramani Mahama. The move aimed to enhance operational efficiency. According to Ghana News Agency, COP Donkor holds a BA in Law and Political Science and an LLB from the University of Ghana, and was called to the Bar in 2013. She

Moscow: Russia remains open to further discussions with Ukraine, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Despite this willingness, Peskov noted that no proposals for a meeting have been received from Kiev. He emphasized that the interest in dialogue seems to be more pronounced in Washington and Europe. According to Ghana News Agency, the statement from the Kremlin came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to supply Ukraine with weapons through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Trump also issued a warning of imposing ‘severe tariffs’ on Russia if a ceasefire agreement is not reached within 50 days. Peskov

Accra: The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has extended its warmest congratulations to Madam Jemilat Jawulah Mahamah and Mrs Esther Gyebi-Donkor on their appointment as Board Chairperson and Board Member, respectively, of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA). According to Ghana News Agency, the Association, in a statement signed by Mr Samson Asaki Awingobit, the Executive Secretary, stated that their appointments were not only a reflection of the President’s confidence in their competence and depth of experience in the maritime industry, but also a celebration of their exceptional contributions to Ghana’s maritime and port development. It noted that Madam