Category: News

Accra: The Volta Youth in Agriculture (VYA) has expressed their commendation to President John Dramani Mahama for the initiative to distribute 3 million coconut seedlings to coconut farmers across the country. This move has been welcomed by the group, who believe it will provide opportunities for coconut farmers to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the agricultural sector’s growth and sustainability. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Joy Mawutor Fiamawle, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association, highlighted that the initiative would significantly impact the livelihoods of coconut farmers. She noted that with about 700 coconuts already on their

Accra: The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is developing two climate finance concept notes, one on ecosystem restoration and another on coastal resilience, to support district assemblies in translating their adaptation plans into concrete, fundable actions. These concept notes are expected to also help the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to move from planning to implementation by integrating climate priorities into their Medium-Term Development Plans. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Project Coordinator, disclosed this during the final local stakeholder engagements ahead of the official launch of Ghana’s NAP document. The EPA-led

Accra: A new report from the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) reveals a high lack of public awareness on Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). According to Ghana News Agency, 88 per cent of surveyed households have no knowledge of these crucial climate commitments. This widespread lack of awareness presents a significant obstacle to effective climate action, even as climate anxiety rises among Ghanaian households. Ghana’s NDCs represent the nation’s official pledges to combat climate change under the landmark Paris Agreement. The alarming findings were unveiled in ISSER’s ‘Social Development Outlook’, a comprehensive assessment of policy effectiveness across

Koforidua: At a glance, the transformation might seem modest: a Cleaner, more conscious of disinfection routines, a Nurse adhering to protocols for wound dressing, or a Medical Officer being more attentive to patient interactions and documentation. But beneath these subtle changes lies a quiet revolution, SafeCare, which is impacting Ghana’s healthcare system-one facility, one worker, one patient at a time. According to Ghana News Agency, ‘It may be the best hope yet for improving the quality of healthcare in Ghana,’ as stated by the internationally certified SafeCare assessors who recently participated in the SafeCare Assessor Refresher Training in Koforidua. The

Sanaa: Britain reported that at least four crew members from the Liberia-flagged ship Eternity-C were killed in Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group last week, with several others still missing. The attacks have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of maritime navigation in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement posted on social media platform X, the British Embassy in Yemen condemned the ‘unjustified Houthi attacks’ on the Liberia-flagged ships Magic Sea and Eternity C. The embassy called for the ‘immediate and unconditional release of all crew members of the Eternity C,’ emphasizing the need for

Obuasi: AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine has inaugurated a cutting-edge Robotic Centre, equipped with the state-of-the-art technology for the Obuasi Municipality and its environs. The facility, valued at GHS8.4 million, which is located on the campus of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School, is designed to serve as a nucleus for innovation and technological advancement for school children and the people in the Adansi enclave. According to Ghana News Agency, the centre is also intended to provide students with essential resources and opportunities to expand their understanding in artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of robotics. The centre is anticipated to

Tamale: Beaming Love Ghana, an organisation focused on revitalising marriages and mending relationships, has introduced an initiative aimed at strengthening families through worship and consecration. According to Ghana News Agency, the non-denominational initiative, titled ‘Beaming Love Family in Worship’, was launched in Tamale and is designed to be an annual event where couples, families, and singles gather for fellowship, communion, and rededication of their relationships and marriages to God for direction and restoration. The inaugural edition is set for August 2, 2025, and will feature renowned religious leaders and worship figures from across the country. The initiative aims to inspire