Category: News

Accra: The Atlantic Essential Development Incorporated, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has taken the initiative to construct a mechanised borehole for Bibiani Senior High Technical School located in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Stephen Aboagye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, stated that the project was conceived during a camp meeting with the school’s authorities. Following this interaction, the Board of Directors of the organisation agreed to execute the project. Mr Aboagye highlighted that Queens Senior High School, the region’s only female second-cycle school, had previously received a

Accra: As the world marks World Refugee Day, World Vision Ghana (WVG), a Christian humanitarian organization, is advocating greater empathy for all refugee children, urging society to recognize their rights to learn, play, and thrive in safety. According to Ghana News Agency, WVG is appealing for solidarity with refugees by promoting their welfare and creating resilient environments through access to healthcare, protection, and economic opportunities that enable them to rebuild their lives with dignity. Mr. Samuel Gmalu, the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs and Response Manager at WVG, made this appeal at the Zini community in the Sissala West District during

Accra: Ghana has been urged to establish an overarching authority to ensure the success of its Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and its implementation, with the goal of sustaining the nation’s marine waters. Participants at a National Training Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning in Ghana emphasized that a unified authority, particularly one led by an executive with representation from various stakeholders, would facilitate synergy in the management and sustainability of the marine space. This approach would address the current situation where multiple institutions have different mandates regarding ocean usage. According to Ghana News Agency, the National Training was part of the

Accra: Mr Abudi Issahaku, the Wa Municipal School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator, has expressed grave concern about the ignorance of many school children about their eye problems, which he said has a direct impact on their academic performance. He attributed the problem to the failure of parents and guardians to have regular eye screening for their children. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Issahaku explained that the situation is dire because many pupils with eye problems are unaware of their condition. This is exacerbated by the fact that their parents or caregivers are also unaware, as they do not

Accra: CUTS International, a consumer advocacy and policy research organisation, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address what it describes as ‘unfair’ charges imposed by banks at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The organisation urged the BoG to take immediate steps to reform ATM-related practices to protect consumers from undue financial burdens. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr Appiah Kusi Adomako, the West Africa Regional Director of CUTS International, highlighted the unreliability of ATM services and the imposition of hidden charges, which were undermining the core benefits of ATMs. Originally introduced to provide 24-hour

Accra: Mr. Kwesi Pratt Jnr, veteran journalist and Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, has publicly declared his support for the retention of the current national executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). This comes ahead of the Association’s national and regional elections scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Pratt described the upcoming polls as ‘nothing more than a formality’ in a widely circulated social media post. He stated that the current leadership, led by President Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has met and, in many respects, exceeded his expectations over the past three years.

Accra: Ecobank Ghana PLC has announced a stellar performance for the 2024 financial year at its annual general meeting, with Chairman of the Board, Mr. Samuel Ashitey Adjei, hailing the results as a testament to the bank’s strategic focus, resilience, and unyielding commitment to value creation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ashitey Adjei emphasized Ecobank Ghana’s exceptional growth trajectory, strategic transformation initiatives, and strong financial returns, underscored by its core pillars: Growth, Transformation, and Returns (GTR). ‘This year’s strong performance was driven by disciplined and consistent execution across our organisation,’ Mr. Adjei said. ‘We built a customer-centric plan for