Category: News

Takoradi: The recent announcement by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of a 2.45 per cent increase in electricity tariffs has sparked concerns among residents in Takoradi. The tariff hike, which was supposed to take effect on July 1, 2025, applied to all customer categories, including residential, non-residential, and special load tariff (SLT) customers. According to Ghana News Agency, the upward review was necessary to sustain utility service providers and ensure a reliable electricity supply to all customers. The Commission, in a statement, said it considered various macroeconomic and operational factors, including inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and rising fuel cost,

Benkasa: Nana Agartha Kyeraa, a Priestess and Caretaker of the Benkasa ‘Ntensere shrine’, expressed disappointment in the lack of recognition of local deities and traditional gods in the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving event. She stated that this omission was an affront to Ghanaian culture and tradition, urging the government to issue an unqualified apology and to respect and preserve traditional beliefs and culture, which she described as the foundation of the nation’s religious history. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Kyeraa, in an interview at Benkasa, emphasized the importance of local deities in maintaining peace and social unity.

koforidua: The National Peace Council (NPC), with key partners, has commenced post-election dialogue in Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, stressing that peace is fragile, perishable, and must be consciously preserved to safeguard Ghana’s democratic progress. According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day dialogue, organised by NPC, aims to evaluate the aftermath of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, which saw President John Dramani Mahama return for a second term after previously serving from 2012 to 2016. Partnering organizations include the West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana). The meeting

Accra: Patricia Asiedua, also known as Nana Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champions International Ministry, has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on charges of fraud and engaging in charlatanic advertisements. This was after the court, presided over by Mrs. Evelyn Asamoah, found her guilty on three charges: engaging in charlatanic advertisements, and two counts of defrauding by false pretenses. According to Ghana News Agency, the sentence was given after Agradaa was asked to undergo a pregnancy test. On the charge of engaging in charlatanic advertisements, Agradaa, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat, was sentenced to a fine of GHC300,

Accra: A security guard who stole £5,600 from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Head Office in Accra has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Samuel Nortey Botchway, 40, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and three counts of stealing. The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, ordered that the sentences run concurrently. According to Ghana News Agency, Botchway admitted to stealing a universal entry card from his superior to access the victim’s office, where he took the money in three separate incidents. He returned GHS 10,000 to the police but used the rest to

Keta: Some artisanal fishers in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed their approval of the government’s decision to exempt them from the 2025 closed fishing season, which began on July 1. They view this exemption as a relief that will benefit many fishers and their families who rely on fishing for their livelihood during this period. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Prosper Nuworkpor, a fisherman from Tetekope, a suburb of Keta, stated that the government’s decision would positively impact the livelihoods of many fishing communities in the coastal areas. He highlighted that fishers in Keta have

Tarkwa: Mr. Augustin Niber, the Executive Director of the Center for Public Interest Law (CePIL), has emphasized the need for equal opportunities and recognition for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) regardless of their abilities. He highlighted the significant contributions that PWDs can make and the importance of creating an environment that allows them to thrive. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Niber made this appeal during a training program organized by CePIL in collaboration with the National Council on Persons with Disability (NCPD), with support from Oxfam, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. The training covered topics such