Category: News

Sekondi-Takoradi: Some drivers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region have complied with the 15 per cent reduction in transport fares as directed by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). The downward adjustment in transport fares officially took effect on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in line with the recent reductions in prices of petroleum products observed over a period. According to Ghana News Agency, checks within the Metropolis revealed that some drivers were charging the new fares in compliance with the directive. Some residents who reacted to the move expressed

Accra: The National Cadet Corps marked the 62nd African Union (AU) Day with a ceremonial guard of honour at the AU Square in Accra, celebrating Africa’s cultural diversity and advocating for a united and prosperous future. According to Ghana News Agency, the event took place on Saturday under the theme ‘Promoting Discipline and Loyalty Among the Youth.’ It featured participation from more than 60 cadets representing the Forces Senior High School, Burma Camp, and Oreilly Senior School. The parade was reviewed by Dr Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister of Education, who praised the National Cadet Corps for their Pan-Africanist spirit

Adoagyiri: The Eastern South Regional Police Command has apprehended a man at Nsawam-Adoagyiri in the Eastern Region for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspect, identified as Abdul Rauf Salami, who is resident at the Adoagyiri Zongo, was apprehended on the night of Thursday, May 23, 2025, by law enforcement authorities during a heightened police operation designed to enhance security and monitor all entry and exit points within the community, following recent disturbances in the area among youth groups. According to Ghana News Agency, police sources said several weapons and ammunition, including two pump-action guns, 64 rounds of

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama on Monday announced plans to digitize road toll collection, as part of the 2025 Economic Policy and Budget Statement of the Government. This initiative aims to modernize the toll system by linking the Ghana cards of car owners to their vehicles, enabling automated billing processes without the need for traditional toll booths. According to Ghana News Agency, the proposed system will capture an image of each vehicle as it passes through a toll booth and send a bill of GH?1.00 directly to the car owner’s mobile money account or bank account. This initiative was introduced

Accra: The 2025 Korea Festival in Accra highlighted the remarkable talents of Ghanaian students, who captivated audiences with their proficiency in delivering speeches in Korean and executing cultural performances. According to Ghana News Agency, the event featured various competitions, including speech delivery, Korean cuisine, and K-pop choreography, aimed at promoting cultural exchange and strengthening the bilateral relationship between Ghana and the Republic of Korea. Participants engaged the audience with speeches that touched on Ghanaian cultural heritage, societal challenges, education, and innovation. The Hansik Contest further showcased their culinary skills, as they prepared traditional Korean dishes. Andrew Alan Nii Anang-Tetteh emerged

Pusu-Namongo: The Akoma Cooperative Women’s Group in Pusu-Namongo in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, have received a significant boost with the installation of a multipurpose shea butter processing machine aimed at enhancing production and improving livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly installed facility, which covers the entire shea butter production value chain, from nut cracking to final butter extraction, has the capacity to process at least one tonne of shea nuts daily. Additionally, selected women would be trained on operations of the machine, and this is expected to significantly increase productivity and income levels of

Juaboso: The Juaboso District Assembly, in collaboration with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), is preparing to initiate a large-scale registration drive for motorcycles and tricycles in the district. Mr. Alexander Adu Quist, the Juaboso District Chief Executive (DCE), emphasized the importance of this initiative in an interview. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Quist explained that the registered motorcycles and tricycles would receive distinct number plates to set them apart from regular vehicles, a move aimed at boosting revenue for the Assembly. This registration exercise is also set to provide the DVLA and the Assembly with precise data