Category: News

Accra: US President Donald Trump dismissed Saturday’s mass protests against him and his government policies as a ‘joke’ and told reporters on Sunday that he is ‘not a king.’ The demonstrators ‘are not representative of this country,’ he told journalists aboard his government aircraft Air Force One. He claimed that all the new banners at the No Kings protests were likely funded by George Soros, who is a progressive philanthropist, and ‘other radical left-wing lunatics. It looks like it was. We’re checking it out.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Trump called the roughly 7 million protestors at the No Kings

Accra: The historic Denkyira Kingdom on Monday vibrated in a spectacular celebration as it performed revered traditional rites for the grand installation and coronation of its 26th King, Odeefo Boamponsem IV. This momentous event, deeply rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, marked a new chapter in the kingdom’s illustrious history for growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, emerging from the royal Agona family, Odeefo Boamponsem IV succeeded the legendary 25th King, Odeefo Boamponsem III, who presided over the Denkyira Kingdom for 60 years, from 1955 to 2015. The coronation at Jukwa, the seat of the Denkyira Kingdom which

Accra: The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE), in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has commenced a four-day National Social Dialogue on Green Jobs and Policies. The initiative aims to train stakeholders on climate change, just transition, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue has gathered representatives from the tripartite committee, including government officials, employers, trade unions, and ILO experts. Mr. Hamidu Adakur Ugu, the Chief Director of the Ministry, emphasized the importance of this workshop in Ghana’s development. He noted that globally, the green and circular economy is transforming

Washington: US President Donald Trump, on Sunday, emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, proposing that the current front lines be frozen and the eastern Donbas region be divided as a temporary measure. According to Ghana News Agency, Trump suggested that both sides should “stop at the lines where they are – the battle lines.go home, stop killing people, and be done,” as he addressed reporters aboard Air Force One. This statement comes amidst ongoing violence in the region and heightened international concern over the conflict’s trajectory. When queried about whether he had advised

Sogakope: The leadership of the Ghana National Cadet Corps (GNCC) has inaugurated a week-long National Cadet Leadership Training Camp at Sogakope Senior High School in the Volta Region. The camp aims to foster discipline, loyalty, and patriotism among young leaders from across Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the training is being conducted under the theme ‘Discipline and Loyalty: A Call to Review and Reset’ and has gathered 717 cadets from all 16 regions of the country. Mr. Nicholas Nii Tettey-Amarteifio, the National Cadet Coordinator General of GNCC, emphasized that the camp is designed to enhance and refresh leadership skills

Accra: Ghana has launched a national e-waste collection drive to promote responsible disposal and support the country’s transition to a circular and sustainable economy. The initiative aims to provide safe and convenient avenues for citizens to dispose of old or unused electronic devices for recycling. According to Ghana News Agency, the drive was announced during the International E-Waste Day 2025 event in Accra. Madam Suweibatu Adam, Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), highlighted that the event symbolized Ghana’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. The Ministry plans to shift from a linear ‘take-produce-dispose’ model

Adidome: Traders at the Adidome Market in the Central Tongu District have appealed to the District Assembly to urgently address the absence of market sheds, poor drainage, and inadequate sanitation facilities, which they say are hampering trading activities. According to Ghana News Agency, the traders lamented that despite paying daily market tolls, the facility remains in a deplorable state, exposing them to harsh weather conditions and health risks. They questioned the use of the taxes collected from them each market day and called on the leadership of the Central Tongu District Assembly to render proper accounts on how the revenues