807 The chief of Bomeng in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwarteng Agyakumhene II, has urged queenmothers to utilize their influential positions to tackle pressing issues affecting the youth, particularly teenage pregnancy and drug abuse. Nana Kwarteng Agyakumhene II emphasized the crucial role queenmothers play in shaping the community’s values and […]
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MFWA commended for Organizing Sensitization Workshop on IFF Reporting Guide
546 The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has expressed gratitude to the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) for organizing a sensitization workshop on the newly launched Guide for Journalists on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), Progressive Taxation, Reserve-Based Lending, and Domestic Resource Mobilization Reporting. Speaking at the workshop,Mr. Isaac Amoah, […]
GIBA Holds Sensitization Workshop on Media Guide for Fiscal Justice Reporting
503 The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) recently held a sensitization workshop for media professionals in the Ashanti region. The workshop focused on launching a Media Guide on Illicit Financial Flows, Progressive Taxation, and Domestic Resource Mobilisation. The guide provides journalists with tools to break down complex fiscal topics, promoting accurate and impactful reporting. GIBA […]
Atwima Nwabiagya North District Health Insurance Manager To Embark on Registration Drive
3,949 The District Health Insurance Manager in Atwima Nwabiagya North, Mr Awudu Sumaila, popularly known as Romeo, has launched an initiative to register unregistered citizens under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for free. The exercise, set to begin on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Worapon , will cover all 17 electoral areas within the […]
Order in the Streets: KMA Targets Unlicensed Commercial Vehicles
509 Authorities at the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) are determined to end the operation of commercial vehicles that do not belong to accredited and licensed unions, and thus operate under the ‘Waawaa’ transport system in Kumasi. By September 19, 2025, the KMA will also introduce an obligatory Destination Indicator sticker, which shall restrict all commercial […]
Oti Region MMDCEs mourn after Z9 Helicopter Crash Claims 8 Lives
843 In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash, the Oti Region is in mourning. The Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), spearheaded by Hon. Prosper Kwaku Addo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Krachi West, and the Dean of MMDCEs for the Oti Region, are leading the tributes for the eight individuals lost in the […]
Krachi East MCE Champions Community Welfare with Significant Rice Donation to Widows
3,096 In a remarkable display of compassion and community leadership, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Krachi East has undertaken a significant initiative by donating numerous bags of rice to widows in Dambai and several other communities. This generous act is a direct response to the needs of vulnerable members of the community, providing them […]
Kwadaso Municipal Assembly Holds Solemn Funeral for Eight Government Officials
1,772 The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti region held a solemn funeral ceremony on Friday, August 15, 2025, to honor the eight government officials who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash. The deceased include: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology,Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy […]
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah Thanks Nation for Outpouring of Condolences
2,007 The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the nation and international leaders for the overwhelming show of solidarity and condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several beloved individuals. In a heartfelt message, Hon Julius Debrah conveyed the appreciation of H.E John Dramani Mahama for the […]
Commercial drivers to protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road
1,441 Commercial transport operators are demanding urgent repairs to the Pokuase–Nsawam road, describing the current state as deplorable and dangerous for motorists, commuters, and residents along the stretch. In a statement issued on August 14, the operators said the poor condition of the road has made it nearly impassable, increasing operational costs due to frequent […]