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The Presidency, through the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), in partnership with the Jaksally Development Organization, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to nine shea processing groups in Gbeniyiri as part of activities marking the 2025 Shea Expo. The initiative is aimed at supporting women shea pickers, processors and farmers …

The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr. Yusif Sulemana, has secured funding for the completion of a 14-year-old abandoned staff quarters project at the Bole District Hospital. The project, which comprises more than 20 residential units, was initiated in 2012 under the …

Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana, popularly known as Professor Kalamonia, has officially declared his intention to seek re-election as the Savannah Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on July 14, 2026, Professor Kalamonia appealed to delegates to renew his mandate, saying the progress made under his …

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency, Lawyer Barima Sarpong, has called on all aspirants, delegates and party supporters to uphold peace, unity and mutual respect as the constituency prepares for its executive elections on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a statement …

An atmosphere of jubilation engulfed the Manhyia Palace and parts of Kumasi on Monday as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially named Nana Ama Bonsu as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom. Traditional authorities, members of the royal family, and hundreds of residents gathered at the Manhyia Palace …

  A renowned businessman, philanthropist and spiritual leader, Apostle Nana Adu Gyamfi Kumanin Barima Kese, has offered prayers and anointing for a gentleman, invoking God’s mercy, protection and divine guidance upon his life. The solemn spiritual exercise took place at Kodie-Akrofrom in the Ashanti Region, where Apostle Adu Gyamfi prayed …

A man believed to be in his 50s has lost his life in a fatal road accident involving a speeding motorbike at Nakisa, a suburb of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region. The deceased is reported to have been a security officer at St. Anthony International School, located in the community …

  Authorities at Kong Junior High School in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District are appealing for urgent intervention from government and education stakeholders following a windstorm that ripped off parts of the school’s roof, worsening an already dire educational situation and contributing to rising student dropout rates.   The storm, which struck …

Lawyer Barima Sarpong has received the blessings and endorsement of key traditional and political figures in Afigya Sekyere East as he formally declared his intention to pursue the parliamentary seat of the constituency. The legal practitioner and native of Afigya Sekyere East embarked on a constituency tour on Tuesday, engaging …

The recent directive by the Savannah Regional Minister instructing District Assemblies to enact and enforce bylaws against commercial charcoal production is a commendable and long-overdue step toward environmental preservation. This proactive leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding the ecological integrity of the region and ensuring the well-being of present …

A man believed to be in his 40s is battling for his life after being run over by a trailer at the Ejisu Traffic Lights in the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident occurred at approximately 1:25 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, causing panic among motorists, traders and pedestrians who witnessed the …

The Ashanti Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Jackson Adiyiah Nyantakyi, has attributed the increasing impact of climate change in Ghana to irresponsible human activities, warning that the country risks facing more severe environmental disasters if urgent action is not taken to reverse the trend. According to …

  The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Ghana STEM Technical School at Sawua in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region has demonstrated its commitment to improving educational infrastructure and student welfare by donating furniture and constructing a temporary kitchen facility for the school. The intervention comes in response to a …

  The District Chief Executive of Atwima Nwabiagya North Assembly in the Ashanti Region, Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, has led a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Market at Asuofua , a flagship project being implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the North Gonja District has intensified efforts to expand healthcare access by taking its public education and enrollment campaign to the bustling Daboya Market. The outreach formed part of preparations toward the pilot rollout of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative, aimed at …

Tension is mounting within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Manso Nkwanta following allegations by Ibrahim Oppong, popularly known as “Soso,” that the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo allegedly ordered some macho men to assault him six days after the party’s executive elections. The …

Residents of Asupeaagya, a suburb within the Tanaso Electoral Area in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region, have expressed deep concern over the lack of a school facility in the community, describing the situation as a “no school syndrome” that is gradually destroying the future of their …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality, Hon. Dominic Gyasi, has reaffirmed his commitment to accelerating development across the municipality, describing the welfare and progress of residents as his administration’s top priority. According to the MCE, his administration remains focused on improving road infrastructure, education, healthcare, sanitation, …

The Pampaso Traditional Council has cautioned the Ghana Police Service against alleged attempts to encroach on lands surrounding the Kumasi Central Police Headquarters in the Ashanti Region. At a press conference held today, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Pampaso Manwerehene, Nana Opoku Pimampim, speaking on behalf of Pampasohene, Nana Gyamfi Kumanin, …

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sefwi Wiawso, Hon. Dominic Gyasi, has embarked on a working tour to inspect a number of ongoing development projects within the municipality aimed at improving education and healthcare infrastructure for residents. The inspection exercise formed part of the MCE’s commitment to ensuring that projects …