Category: Government
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Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Cambridge Education at the ongoing Education World Forum.
Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Cambridge Education at the ongoing Education World Forum. According to the Minister, the agreement establishes a practical framework to advance Ghana’s education reform agenda through strategic collaboration in areas including system analysis, curriculum…
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Volta Region: Anlo Afiadenyigba SHS Pays Workers GH¢250, GH¢450 Against GH¢587.80 Minimum Wage.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee [PAC] has expressed concern over the payment of sub-minimum wages to casual workers at Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School in the Volta Region. According to the chairman, the school was paying security personnel and other casual staff GH¢250 a month. Following concerns raised by auditors, the school increased…
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Rice Farmers Demand Six-Month Import Ban To Avert Sector Collapse
Ghana’s rice sector is sliding into a deepening crisis. Producers warn that the huge glut of unsold paddy is not only threatening livelihoods but also eroding investor confidence and discouraging youth participation in the industry. The farmers are calling for an urgent six-month ban on imports after an estimated one million metric tonnes of locally…
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PAC slams Peki College of Education over Ghç1m loss attributes to inflation.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has criticised the management of the Peki College of Education over the institution’s worsening financial performance, rejecting explanations that attributed the losses mainly to Ghana’s high inflation rate. #CitiNewsroom #CitiFM #GhanaNews
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“You Are Being Unruly, Abena; I Am Also an MP, Let Me Speak” — Sam George and Abena Osei-Asare Clash at PAC.
A tense exchange erupted during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting when MP Sam George and former Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare locked horns over Ghana’s poor mobile network service and delays in resolving the issue. The disagreement began when Osei-Asare raised a question about the quality of mobile networks during and after the tenure…
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Minister for the Interior Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commissioned a fleet of utility vehicles at the Service’s National fire Headquarters in Accra.
The Ghana National Fire Service received an operational boost as the Minister for the Interior Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commissioned a fleet of utility vehicles at the Service’s National Headquarters in Accra. The commissioning forms part of ongoing efforts to improve mobility, strengthen emergency response operations, and enhance service delivery across the country. The vehicles are…
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PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS: YAO AMEKOR CHALLENGES VOLTA AND OTI MMDCEs TO ANCHOR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL BANKS.
In a direct challenge to the primary drivers of local governance, prominent financial administrator Yao Amekor has called on Metropolitan, Municipal & District Chief Executives (DCEs) across the Volta and Oti regions to aggressively back local Community Banks, labeling them the area’s most lucrative, yet severely underutilized, development assets. Writing in his personal capacity, Amekor…
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GoldBod Deepens Reserve Accumulation with 121kg second batch of Gold output sale from Damang Gold Mines Limited.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has recorded another major milestone in Ghana’s gold sector as Damang Gold Mines Limited sold 100% of its latest gold output to the Board at the GoldBod Assay Centre at the Accra International Airport. The transaction involved 121 kilograms of gold and further strengthens GoldBod’s drive to retain more value…
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Hon Okuezeto Ablakwa hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs
The foreign Affairs minister hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Sering Modou Njie. The discussions focused on advancing our strong bilateral relations including new cooperation in education, health, defense and support for Gambia’s new foreign policy college. Gambia is grateful to Ghana and our gallant troops for…
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South African mining company Gold Fields is reportedly seeking the intervention of Cyril Ramaphosa to lobby John Dramani Mahama to renew the Tarkwa lease, which expires in April 2027.
The Tarkwa concession reportedly generated more than US$2.3 billion in revenue last year and recorded a net profit of about US$427 million. Honestly, I hope the government sacks them ASAP and refuses to renew anything. These were the same people beating our citizens, telling them to go back to their country, and destroying businesses. We…
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South Tongu DCE Reaffirms Assembly’s Commitment to TVET Infrastructure and Youth Empowerment
The South Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon Victoria Dzeklo, has reiterated the local assembly’s unwavering commitment to developing infrastructure and policy frameworks aimed at turning the district into a leading hub for technical and vocational skills in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Creative Exhibition hosted by the Sogakope Technical Institute (SOTECH), Hon. Victoria…
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President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, engaging global health leaders on reforms to strengthen health systems, financing, and equity. The engagement highlighted Ghana’s commitment to advancing universal health coverage, expanding access to primary healthcare, and promoting health sovereignty through practical, citizen-centred policies. #MahamaThePresident #AccraReset
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The solution is there – Expects Slams government inaction over ginger shortage.
The conversation started in reaction to news of imported ginger from China; frustrated, practical, and laced with immediacy. For Kojo Akoto Boateng, an Agribusiness Strategist and Farmer, the solution to Ghana’s ginger crisis has been on our laboratory shelves. The country already had what it needed. At the labs of Council for Scientific and Industrial…
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Wontumi Pleads Not Guilty To GH¢14.3m EXIM Bank Fraud Charges.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges over an alleged GH¢14.3 million fraudulent transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. Chairman Wontumi appeared before the High Court in Accra together with Wontumi Farms Limited, represented by himself, while…
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DRIP National Secretariat Meets MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in Volta Region
The National Secretariat of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), led by National Coordinator Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has held a stakeholder meeting with MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region to address challenges confronting the programme. Speaking at the meeting, the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu,…
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President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver a keynote address today at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. The Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), convenes global leaders to establish strategic health priorities, approve operational budgets, and coordinate responses to global public health emergencies. A central pillar…
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SOTECH Annual Creative Exhibition: South Tongu Leaders Champion TVET as the Engine of Economic Growth
The South Tongu District on Friday witnessed a major display of technical skill and youthful innovation as the Sogakofe Technical Institute (SOTECH) hosted its Annual Creative Exhibition 2026. The event, held under the theme “Empowering Talent through Creativity, Innovation and Excellence,” brought together key political, administrative, and traditional leaders to celebrate the practical achievements of…
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KETA: GNTDA Apprentices in Dzelukope Tegbi Zone Undertake Mock Examination
DZELUKOPE, Volta Region – Twenty-eight apprentices of the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association [GNTDA] in the Dzelukope Tegbi Zone sat for a mock examination on Friday as part of preparations for their final assessment. The examination was conducted simultaneously at two centers: Vui A.M.E Zion and Blekusu R.C. At Vui A.M.E Zion, 14 candidates—4…
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Maxwell Lukutor Supports South Tongu Rice Farmers With Seedlings and Subsidized Tractor Services .
Nearly 200 rice farmers across the South Tongu Constituency have received rice seedlings from Hon. Maxwell K. Lukutor as part of efforts to boost rice production during the current farming season. The intervention is aimed at increasing local food production and improving the productivity of farmers within the constituency. In addition to the distribution of…
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South Tongu District Assembly Disburses Startup Kits to Persons with Disabilities to Boost Economic Independence.
The South Tongu District Assembly, through its Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has officially distributed critical industrial startup kits and economic tools to seven Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within the district in a decisive move toward poverty alleviation and inclusive local governance. The items, funded under the disability component of the District Assemblies…
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VRA DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO FLOOD-AFFECTED SCHOOLS IN NORTH TONGU
On Friday, 15th May 2026, the Volta River Authority (VRA) donated educational materials to selected schools affected by the flood situation in North Tongu. The items donated included 8,000 Exercise Note 1 books and 600 mathematical sets to support teaching and learning in the beneficiary schools. The schools that benefited from the donation are: –…
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KETU NORTH: Land Dispute Delays ECOWAS Market Project in Dzodze – Ketu North MCE
DZODZE – Plans to cut sod for the proposed ECOWAS market in Dzodze have been put on hold due to unresolved land issues, Ketu North Municipal Chief Executive Hon. Martin Amenaki has said. Hon. Amenaki disclosed this on Tuesday during the sod-cutting ceremony for the 24-Hour Economy Market at Dzodze Kave. He said the assembly…
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President John D. Mahama excused himself from presiding over the cabinet meeting that deliberated on the takeover of Damang Mines by E&P mining.
A report from the Jubilee House in Accra indicates that President John D. Mahama excused himself from presiding over the cabinet meeting that deliberated on the takeover of Damang Mines by E&P, a decision that is highly commendable given that the leader of E&P is President Mahama’s biological brother. This action aligns with Articles 284…
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered the keynote address at the 16th Oxford Africa Conference, emphasising the need for grounded, disciplined and people-centred leadership in navigating an era of global disruption.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered the keynote address at the 16th Oxford Africa Conference, emphasising the need for grounded, disciplined and people-centred leadership in navigating an era of global disruption. Addressing a distinguished gathering of leaders, academics and innovators, she underscored that while Africa faces persistent challenges, the continent equally possesses the capacity, talent…
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Update:Ketu North MP Calls for Directive on SOE Sponsorship of Award Schemes
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing trend of State-Owned Enterprises sponsoring award schemes for CEOs, institutions, ministers, and other public officials.[SOEs] In a statement, Agbana said he had observed that some SOEs were being listed or advertised as sponsors of…
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NPA and Ghana Police Deepen Collaboration on Petroleum Regulation
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is strengthening ties with the Ghana Police Service to improve oversight of the petroleum downstream sector. NPA Chief Executive Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tamakloe Esq. paid a courtesy call on Western Regional Commander DCOP Frank Abrokwah as part of the effort. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Executive Dr. Sheila Addo…
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The chief executive officer of the Ghana Library Authority and his delegates visited the Volta Regional Minister.
Hon. James Gunu receive the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Library Authority, Mr. Ziblim Alhassan, and his delegation on a courtesy call at the Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council. The discussions was focused on the state of library facilities in the Volta Region and ongoing efforts to improve access to quality learning spaces for students…
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The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government will soon engage unemployed health professionals as volunteers under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme.
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government will soon engage unemployed health professionals as volunteers under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme. According to him, the move is to help solve staff shortages in health facilities while giving unemployed nurses, midwives, and other health workers the opportunity to gain experience and support healthcare delivery.…
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Hon. Eric Edem Agbenya show disappointed in the CEOs award
I have observed a worrying trend where many groups are organizing award schemes for CEOs, institutions, Ministers, and other public officials. Just as it happened under the previous administration, I have noticed that some State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are being listed or advertised as sponsors of these awards. Respectfully, I believe it may be necessary for…
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Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now apply for start-up loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government’s 24-Hour Economy
Young Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 35 can now apply for start-up loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The initiative is aimed at supporting youth entrepreneurship, job creation, and business expansion across different sectors of the economy. In addition to the financial…
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Republic Bank Commissions Mechanized Borehole for Taviefe SHS
Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, joined Republic Bank Ghana, traditional leaders, and school authorities for the inauguration of a mechanized borehole project at Taviefe Senior High School. Also in attendance was the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho Central, Hon. Stephen Adom. The Minister commended the bank for supporting the government’s efforts to improve…
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Government announces successful exist from the IMF Contract.
Government announces the successful conclusion of Ghana’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund, marking a major milestone in the country’s economic recovery and fiscal consolidation agenda. The achievement reflects the restoration of macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability ahead of schedule, following decisive interventions by the President John Dramani Mahama administration to…
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Gov’t to complete 35 Agenda 111 hospitals this year – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will prioritise the completion of 35 hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme, as part of a revised strategy to phase out the project and ensure stalled facilities are put into use. Addressing the Northern Regional House of Chiefs during a courtesy call on Friday, May 15,…
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The Concern Foreigners Forum in South Africa urges the South African Police Service to halt the xenophobic attacks.
The Concern Foreigners Forum in South Africa urges the South African Police Service, the South African Government, the African Union, human rights organizations, and international human rights bodies to immediately investigate public statements and threats purportedly made by Phakela against foreigners in South Africa. No individual should employ fear, intimidation, or xenophobic rhetoric to threaten…
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Hon. Victoria Dzeklo, South Tongu DCE, expressed her disappointment during the sod-cutting ceremony for the new Sogakope Sports Complex.
Hon. Victoria Dzeklo, South Tongu DCE, expressed her disappointment during the sod-cutting ceremony for the new Sogakope Sports Complex. While the ceremony marked a huge milestone for sports and youth development in the Sogakope district, the DCE didn’t hold back on the challenges of land ownership. She lamented that projects intended to bring prosperity often…
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Ghana Immigration Service to Set Up Permanent Base in Akatsi North after Fruitful Meeting with DCE Hon. Bless Katamani.
Development and security in the Akatsi North District have received a major boost following a high-level consultative meeting between the District Chief Executive, Hon. Bless Katamani, and a delegation from the Southern Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The discussions centered on the establishment of a permanent district office to enhance border security and…
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NPP failed to continue Prez. Mahama sea defense projects, that’s why we are where we are today.
Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has taken a sharp swipe at the NPP administration, blaming the worsening tidal wave crisis on the abandonment of sea defense projects initiated under President Mahama’s previous government. Addressing chiefs and residents of the affected communities during President Mahama’s assessment tour, Hon. Gunu expressed deep disappointment over the lack…
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Former Nigerian power minister sentenced to 75 years for laundering $24m
Saleh Mamman, a former Nigerian power minister, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m; £18.5m), a rare conviction against corrupt officials in the West African nation. Last week, Mamman was found guilty of 12 counts, including using private firms to funnel money linked to government-funded power plants. The 68-year-old…
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Forestry MoFA distributes over 1.2 million tree seedlings to farmers across 3 regions NewsForestry MoFA distributes over 1.2 million tree seedlings to farmers across 3 regions.
Hon. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has presented 1,260,482 economic tree seedlings for onward distribution to farmers in the Bono, Bono East and Savannah Regions. The seedlings comprise moringa, cashew, and mangoes with farmers in Bono expected to receive 511,823 seedlings, Bono East, 352,135 seedlings and Savanna 396,524 seedlings. Speaking at…
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Dzodze – Kave 24hr market site officially handed over to contractor.
The DCE officially handed over the site for the 24-hour economy market project at Dzodze-Kave today to the contractor, KK Royals, to commence works toward the execution of this transformative project. This modern market will comprise lockable shops, open trading sheds and stalls, warehouses, cold stores, food courts, modern sanitation facilities, a transport terminal, and…
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met with a delegation from York University at her office.
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang met with a delegation from York University at her office, where discussions focused on expanding academic collaboration and strengthening institutional ties between Ghanaian and international universities. The delegation highlighted the university’s growing focus on Africa, citing the continent’s youthful population and emerging opportunities for academic exchange, innovation, and research partnerships.…
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Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu Warns Against Unauthorized Speed Ramps on New Roads.
The Minister disclosed that the Ghana National Ambulance Service is seriously complaining about the negative effects these illegal bumps are causing during patient transportation. He stressed that no one should mount speed ramps on newly constructed roads without proper approval. Emergency response times are being affected, lives are at stake. Let’s do better. #voltanewsdaily #voltaregion
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𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋
The Minister for Health, 𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝐀𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐡, has directed the 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 of 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 and 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 to the 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐚 following the heartbreaking death of a pregnant woman at the facility. The tragic incident has sparked serious concerns over 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘, staffing challenges, and emergency response at public health…
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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged GHC35 Million Ghana cedis towards establishing a local rice seed production plant in Northern Ghana.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged GHC35 Million Ghana cedis towards establishing a local rice seed production plant in Northern Ghana, equipped with advanced machinery to improve timely seedling production and bolster national food security. The initiative is structured to significantly contribute to Ghana’s rice subsector by ensuring access to high-quality seeds, enhancing…
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Kuffuor Once ordered Assignation of Rawlings And Kwesi Pratt.
Retired military officer Michael Molley, popularly known as “Gago,” has made shocking allegations against former President John Agyekum Kufuor, claiming he was once instructed to assassinate former President Jerry John Rawlings and veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt. Speaking in an interview on Kofi TV, Molley alleged that Kufuor asked him to eliminate Rawlings because he had…
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The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly NJSMA Koforidua and the MCE Ransford Owusu Boakye has taken a significant step toward tackling sanitation and climate-related challenges with the signing of a new partnership agreement.
The Municipal Assembly formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), aimed at strengthening collaboration in sanitation management and enhancing local responses to the growing climate crisis. The engagement underscored a shared understanding among stakeholders that addressing these issues requires deliberate partnerships between local government authorities and development-focused organizations. GAYO…
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Communication minister commissioned a renovated ICT Lab at Odorkor Saleria 1 Basic School.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has commissioned a renovated ICT laboratory at Odorkor Saleria 1 Basic School in Ablekuma North as part of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The facility, refurbished by MP Ewurabena Aubynn, will serve as a training hub for students in coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Minister Samuel…
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Government ban raw Rubber export.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has, with immediate effect, placed a 10-year ban on the exportation of raw natural rubber from Ghana as part of efforts to boost local industrial production and value addition. Source: Ghanaian Farmer TV
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24 hr Model Market Project for Kpando.
The Kpando Central Market, just like most urban markets in Ghana, has been impacted adversely with human and vehicular overflows, spreading all the way to the Kudzra roundabout and the adjoining taxi station. While there have been incessant calls for the market to be decongested, a pertinent question remained unanswered. Where will the ejected traders…
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We will not accept any form of delay in the completion of the Abor Market Project.
The Member of Parliament and entire leadership of Keta Constituency has issued a strong warning to contractors handling the Abor 24-Hour Market Project, stressing that delays in the execution of the project will not be tolerated. Speaking during the official handing over of the project site to the contractors, the MP emphasized the importance of…
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