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Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called on hoteliers to prioritize continuous training and capacity building for their staff, emphasizing that a well-equipped workforce is key to enhancing service quality. She made this call during the launch of the Eagles Hospitality School, under the theme ‘Upscaling Ghana’s Hospitality Workforce for Service Excellence’. According to Ghana News Agency, the school, championed by Eagles Hospitality Group in collaboration with NOVA Business School Africa, is targeted at providing training while equipping students with needed skills to thrive in the industry. Madam Gomashie highlighted the importance of

Mfantseman: Ghanaian citizens have been reminded of their legal rights and responsibilities to participate actively in local governance, as outlined in Ghana’s Local Governance Act. The call was made during a capacity-building session aimed at empowering community members and stakeholders to engage more effectively with their District Assemblies. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was organised by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation under the project dubbed Action for Voice for Inclusive Development (AVID-2). Held at the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, the event was meant to build, sustain, and amplify community voices

Accra: The Legal Aid Commission is preparing to offer 24-hour legal services to improve access to justice, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 294. ‘We are looking at how best we can have a 24-hour Call Centre where we will have lawyers on call to offer legal advice. This is one of our constitutional responsibilities in line with Article 294,’ said Mr. Edmund Amarkwei Foley, Executive Director of the Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, he made the remarks at the Greater Accra Regional Bar’s Law Week celebration in Accra. It was held under the theme: ‘The Future-Fit

Lawra: The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, has unveiled new measures to avert further water tragedies following the drowning of seven Lawra Senior High School students in the Black Volta River near Dikpe, Upper West Region. The tragic incident, which happened on Saturday, June 14, 2025, has spurred the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to implement coordinated interventions aimed at improving water safety and increasing public awareness. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister addressed Parliament, outlining plans for regular sensitization of canoe owners, operators, and residents along the Black Volta Basin. He highlighted the introduction of maritime safety

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old unemployed woman for allegedly setting fire to her ex-boyfriend’s belongings and stabbing him during a confrontation at Sowutuom in Accra. The suspect, identified as Augustina Adoma, is reported to have visited the residence of her former partner, Emmanuel Otabil, a 30-year-old driver, at Race Course at Sowutuom on Thursday around 0900 hours and allegedly became agitated upon seeing him with another woman. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, the Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, said the suspect

According to ghana news agency: Promoting Peace and Security to attract investment and foster development, Strengthening Local Governance by building the capacity of Municipal and District Assemblies, and Supporting National Vision through collaboration with stakeholders to implement President Mahama’s agenda. Mr Gunu explained that merging the Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs into one ministry reflects the belief that governance must be local, tradition respected, and morality ensured. He described development as something that must rise from the ground, guided by wisdom, culture, and faith. Addressing traditional rulers and religious leaders as the ‘moral compass’ of society, he thanked them

Accra: Nearly half of all outpatient department (OPD) cases in Ghana are linked to poor air quality, according to Mr. Desmond Appiah, Country Lead of the Clean Air Fund (CAF). Mr. Appiah highlighted that these cases include conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and even malaria. He made these remarks during the launch of a CAF-supported public awareness initiative led by Infinity 970 under the Breathe Cities programme in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the global initiative aims to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030 to improve public health. The