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Accra: Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has called on religious bodies, institutions, and individuals to actively participate in farming as part of efforts to support the government’s ‘Feed Ghana’ initiative and livelihood enhancement in the region. He made the call on Monday when he received the Feed Ghana team, led by the National Coordinator Mr Bright Demordzi, at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council in Ho. According to Ghana News Agency, the team was in the Region to engage stakeholders and sensitize them on the objectives and opportunities within the programme. Mr. Gunu described the Volta Region as a

Accra: The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, has urged Chinese manufacturers to take advantage of Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative, highlighting it as a major incentive for profitable investment. Speaking at the opening of a Ghana-China business summit in Accra, Mr. Debrah described the initiative as a three-shift system designed to enhance productivity. According to Ghana News Agency, the government is introducing a 24-hour economy as part of its flagship programs, aiming to expand production capacity by allowing businesses to operate round the clock with various incentives. This initiative was discussed under the theme ‘Synergising Opportunities: Strengthening the Ghana-China Relationship

Accra: A two-day Inter-Parliamentary Union workshop on promoting human and children’s rights in Ghana opened on Tuesday in Accra with speakers issuing a call to action, emphasizing parliamentarians’ critical role in promoting and protecting human rights. Mr. Ernest Anim, Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Human Rights, addressed participants, highlighting the importance of tangible action in advancing human rights. He stated that their work must translate into tangible improvements, better laws, and better outcomes. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Anim, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu, emphasized the need for

Accra: The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has paid an informal visit to Family Health University (FHU) to observe the institution’s progress since receiving its Presidential Charter. The visit was hosted by FHU’s Founder and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, alongside Dr. Susu Bridget Kwawukume, Founder and Chief Medical Director of Family Health Hospital. According to Ghana News Agency, the hosts welcomed the GTEC Director-General with gratitude, emphasizing the significance of the visit and expressing appreciation for GTEC’s support over the years. Senior members present at the meeting included the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Philip Odonkor, Registrar Mrs.

Kumasi: The Ashanti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) has achieved a significant breakthrough by dismantling a criminal syndicate implicated in a series of targeted vehicle thefts in the Kumasi Metropolis. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has recently received numerous reports regarding individuals who, after withdrawing substantial sums of money from financial institutions, were subsequently followed and had their vehicles forcibly entered. The thefts predominantly occurred when victims left their vehicles unattended, allowing the perpetrators, often utilizing Toyota Highlander vehicles, to gain access through master keys or by breaking in. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Mr.

Accra: Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has donated brand-new laptops to support the secretarial activities of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the region, as well as four other state-owned media institutions. Beneficiaries of the donation include the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Graphic Communications Group, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), and the Information Services Department. According to Ghana News Agency, the gesture forms part of the Minister’s broader efforts to strengthen public communication and support the work of the media in the region. Presenting the laptops, Mr. Gunu highlighted the vital role of the media in disseminating

Accra: The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA), in collaboration with the Fisheries Commission, has announced the 2025 closed season for Ghana’s marine fishing fleet. At a press conference, Sector Minister Madam Emelia Arthur stated that industrial trawlers will observe a two-month closure from July 1 to August 31, while semi-industrial inshore vessels will close for one month from July 1 to 31. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Emelia Arthur emphasized that marine canoe artisanal fishers are exempted from the 2025 closed season. However, she noted that the exemption does not excuse them from adhering to other traditional and