Category: News

Accra: Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, the Tema Sector Commander of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has announced that Tema Port is nearing readiness for the implementation of 24-hour operations. This development is part of a broader initiative by President John Dramani Mahama to promote a 24-hour economy, aiming to boost productivity and economic growth by declaring the Tema and Takoradi ports operational around the clock. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant Commissioner Potakey highlighted the importance of this initiative at a Customs Joint Consultative Committee meeting in Tema, emphasizing its role in enhancing the ports’ competitiveness

Accra: The Cabinet has given its approval to the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill, moving it forward for consideration by Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. The initiative fulfills a campaign promise aimed at mitigating the financial challenges faced by individuals suffering from chronic diseases. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama revealed this development during a ceremony where he received a cheque amounting to one million and two thousand Ghana cedis from the 11 agencies under the Ministry for the Interior. The funds were contributed in support of the Mahama Cares Fund. Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno,

Ketu South: A young man has allegedly set fire to his brother’s house after a short argument on Friday, June 20, at about 1230 hours, causing damages to the victim’s entire belongings. The disturbing incident occurred at Nogokpo Kugbagbokope in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the fire allegedly destroyed personal belongings, including clothing, Kente weaving equipment, food items, roofing materials, and a sum of GHC 1,275.00. Mr. Joe Kugbagbo, the victim, in an interview with the agency, alleged that his younger brother Gabriel Kugbagbo approached him with ominous statements which he considered

Kumasi: Construction of a modern and sustainable airport city has begun in Kumasi, positioning the Ashanti Regional capital as Ghana’s future hub for aviation and luxury. The Airport City Kumasi, situated on a 50-acre land, will house Ghana’s first smart and eco-friendly residential and recreational facilities to transform the city’s skyline. According to Ghana News Agency, the project, expected to be completed in two and a half years, will boost economic activities and foster convenience for visitors both home and abroad. The first phase of the project will comprise suites of one to three-bedroom apartments, sky suites, and penthouses, offering

Adidome: The management of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has called for urgent intervention to stop illegal sand winning activities along the banks of the Volta River at Adidome, citing serious operational challenges and threats to public health. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Lamptey, the Volta Regional Chief Manager of GWL, outlined the dire impact of the sand winning on water quality at the Agordome Water Treatment Plant, which serves Keta, Sogakope, Anloga, and several other communities across the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Lamptey stated that recent

New York: Ghana has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming its prison system from a punitive model to one focused on correction, care, and reintegration. This commitment was articulated by Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie, the Director-General of Prisons, during her address to delegates from over 193 nations at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States. According to Ghana News Agency, the session, themed ‘A Second Chance: Addressing the Global Prison Challenge,’ was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules, also known as the Nelson Mandela Rules. Mrs.

Accra: Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to embody the central government at the local level, serving as leaders, managers, implementers, and mobilisers. She highlighted the critical role MMDCEs play in translating national vision into impactful local actions during the closing ceremony of an orientation and training programme held at the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) in Ogbojo, Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the training, themed ‘Strengthening Local Governance Through the Reset Agenda,’ provided MMDCEs an opportunity to delve into governance, leadership, power dynamics, and influence. Professor