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Accra: The Ghana Cricket Association (GCA) as part of efforts to make cricket a global sport organised an introductory session for young players to learn new skills and develop passion for the game. Championed by the Ghana Olympic Committee, participants were taken through various stages of the sport, including bowling, batting, and fielding at the Accra Sports Stadium. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, led by trained coaches and technical officials, highlighted the growing role of the sport with over 20 young players ready to take a new path. Mr. Bernard Essuman, Administrator of Ghana Cricket Association, said the

Accra: The Chief Executive Officer of the Dansika Fugue Batakari Cultural Festival UK, Her Royal Highness Tinmalego Pognaba Helene Adonkolgo Barnabas, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director of the National Commission on Culture (NCC), Mr. Wakefield Ackuaku. The purpose of the visit was to convey appreciation for the Commission’s pivotal role in the successful launch of the Dansika Fugue Batakari Cultural Festival UK Homecoming, which took place at the Centre for National Culture in Kumasi. According to Ghana News Agency, HRH Barnabas presented the official magazine of the festival to the Commission as a token of gratitude.

Accra: Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, the Minister of Transport, has officially inaugurated the Governing Boards for three key agencies within the transport sector, emphasizing the need for board members to avoid interference in the day-to-day management of these institutions. The agencies include the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), and the Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Nikpe urged the newly re-constituted boards to adhere to principles of good governance and work collaboratively with management to meet the objectives set by both the Government and the organizations themselves. The inauguration ceremony

Accra: The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a marked improvement in reducing the number of Bills of Entry (BOEs) that remain as non-exited within their system. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Revenue Officer Dr. Ebenezer Acquah-Bentil, who heads the Policy and Programmes Unit at the Tema Collection of the GRA-Customs Division, shared this update during the sector’s first Joint Consultative Committee meeting. The meeting was organized to review port operations from the previous year. Dr. Acquah-Bentil presented a comparative analysis revealing that the year 2024 saw a significant reduction in non-exited BOEs compared to

Accra: Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has warmly welcomed a delegation from World Bowls to Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to develop lesser-known sports across the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the team included Brett O’Riley, President of World Bowls; Sue Beatt, Chairperson of the Scottish Sports Association; James Owen, President of World Para Bowls; and David Hamer, President of Bowls South Africa. The visit is described as timely and strategic, providing an opportunity for both parties to set a roadmap towards the launch of Ghana Bowls. Mr. Ampofo, in an interview

Keta: The Keta Municipal Hospital in the Volta Region has commissioned a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery for residents of Keta, Anloga, and surrounding communities. The newly established ICU, a specialised department within the hospital, is expected to deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill patients who require close monitoring and intensive medical intervention. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Kofi Karikari Bonsu, Medical Superintendent of the hospital, speaking at the commissioning ceremony, described the facility as a ‘lifeline’ and a symbol of renewed hope for critically ill patients in the southern part

Accra: The University of Ghana Health Service Directorate has issued a notice on the resurgence in COVID-19 cases within the university community. The Health Service Directorate in a statement issued on Monday said it had recorded a few suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases in its immediate environment. According to Ghana News Agency, in light of this development, it has advised all staff, students, and visitors to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to the recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection and community spread. “Students, staff, and visitors are advised to wear face masks properly, especially in enclosed or