Category: News

Accra: Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, has announced that Ghana’s planned ban on plastics will be implemented gradually to facilitate a seamless transition to sustainable alternatives. Dr. Muhammed highlighted that an immediate ban could lead to negative repercussions, as alternatives need to be readily available. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Muhammed made these remarks at the Environmental Sustainability Summit organized by the Business and Financial Times in Accra. The summit, themed ‘Ending Plastic Waste in Ghana: A Sustainable Future for All,’ featured a high-level panel discussion and case studies on climate financing, green energy

Accra: Mr Charles Mawusi, a Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Presidential Candidate, has announced his intention to initiate the formulation of a welfare policy through strategic planning if elected. Mr Mawusi is contesting against the incumbent, Mr Albert Dwumfour, and has emphasized the need for a well-defined welfare policy to address the specific needs of GJA members, noting the absence of such a policy at present. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Mawusi plans to fund this welfare policy by leading the GJA in investment ventures, such as farming, to generate necessary funds. Additionally, he aims to establish a savings and

Accra: Flood and fire disasters recorded in the Central Region in the past week alone have affected some 4,636 residents across 11 districts, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has reported. The numerous victims, mostly affected by floods, have lost their homes, belongings, and sources of income while vulnerable persons, including children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities have been rendered despondent. According to Ghana News Agency, the affected districts are Awutu Senya East, Gomoa East, Awutu Senya West, Effutu, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem, Twifo Atti Morkwaa, Hemang Lower Denkyira, Agona West, Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Agona East, and the Cape Coast Metropolis. Mr. Emmanuel Kwesi

Accra: Ghana is housed in Pool G of the 2025 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championships set for Morocco from June 23-30. Ghana will compete alongside Kenya and Nigeria in the male category of the competition. Ghana’s Beach Volleyball team aims to be among the last four of the championships to qualify for the World Cup in Australia. According to Ghana News Agency, in the female category, Ghana will face Egypt and Burundi in the seniors division. Meanwhile, in the female Under-21 level, they will compete against Rwanda, The Gambia, and Mozambique. The Black Spikers have already departed for the championship,

The Hague: Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced a new military aid package worth 175 million euros (203 million U.S. dollars) for Ukraine on Tuesday. The package includes radar systems, unmanned vehicles, and drones, along with contracts with Ukrainian companies to manufacture drones. According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement coincided with the opening of NATO’s annual summit in The Hague. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in The Hague on Tuesday and met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof.

Accra: Mr Yao Semorde, a Business and Organisation Development Consultant, has called on Ghanaians to take a more active role in holding sub-metropolitan and zonal councils accountable for local development outcomes. Mr Semorde emphasised the need for citizens to pay closer attention to the responsibilities and operations of local government substructures and explained that sub-metros and zonal councils, at the metropolitan and municipal levels respectively, though often overlooked, play a crucial role in the development of communities through revenue collection and basic service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Semorde made this known during a stakeholder training organised by

Sunyani: Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has announced that the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is establishing additional police checkpoints along the Sunyani-Atronie and Sunyani-Berekum highways to address the increasing incidents of armed robberies in the region. He expressed confidence that these measures would help curb the criminal activities and ensure public safety on these crucial routes. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akwaboa assured the communities along the highways, as well as commuters and commercial drivers, of the REGSEC’s commitment to handling the recurring armed robbery incidents effectively to protect lives and properties. This assurance was