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Central Regional Fire Commander Pays Courtesy Call on UCC Acting Vice-Chancellor
The Central Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer I (ACFO I) Merinder Mary Attigah-Mensah, has paid a courtesy call on the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Denis Aheto, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions. The visit also served…
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Chairman Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years in Akonta Mining Case
The High Court in Accra has sentenced Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on two counts in the Akonta Mining illegal mining case. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ordered that the two 20-year sentences run concurrently, meaning Wontumi…
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COSSA Head Office Donates Medical Supplies to Cocoa Clinics
The COCOBOD Senior Staff Association (COSSA-Head Office) has donated wheelchairs and other medical supplies to Cocoa Clinics in Accra, Kumasi and Debiso to support healthcare delivery and improve patient care. The donation, described as the first of its kind by the Association, forms part of COSSA’s commitment to promoting the welfare of cocoa farmers, COCOBOD…
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Wesley Girls’ High School Launches 190th Anniversary Celebrations with Official Logo Unveiling
Wesley Girls’ High School has officially launched its 190th-anniversary celebrations with the unveiling of the commemorative logo under the theme, “Honouring Our Roots, Igniting Tomorrow.” The ceremony marks the beginning of a year-long programme celebrating the school’s nearly two centuries of excellence in girls’ education. Speaking at the event, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang paid…
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Centre for National Culture, Greater Accra Trains Youth in Practical Skills for Self-Employment
Accra, July 17, 2026 – The Youth Development Department of the Centre for National Culture (CNC), Greater Accra, on Friday morning organized a practical skills training programme aimed at equipping students and young people with entrepreneurial skills during the vacation period. The training, which commenced at 10:00 a.m. on July 17, 2026, was held at…
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Meets NDC Regional Chairmen, Commends Their Commitment
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed appreciation to the Regional Chairmen of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their dedication and unwavering commitment to the party. In a post shared on her official Facebook page, the Vice President disclosed that she met with some of the party’s Regional Chairmen earlier in the day,…
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Mahama Inspects UHAS Laboratory Project, Reaffirms Commitment to Health Research Infrastructure
Ho, Volta Region — President John Dramani Mahama has inspected the progress of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) laboratory complex as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening health research, innovation and medical education. During the visit, President Mahama toured the state-of-the-art laboratory…
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Deputy Health Minister Concludes Eastern Region MMARP Assessment with Community Engagements
Nankese, Eastern Region — Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has concluded a two-day assessment tour of the Eastern Region under the Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) with community engagements aimed at strengthening local participation in efforts to reduce maternal deaths. The tour ended with visits to the communities of Jato and…
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GHANET Raises Alarm Over Potential HIV Testing Kit Shortage in Ghana
The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has expressed concern over a looming shortage of HIV rapid diagnostic test kits in the country, warning that the situation could significantly disrupt HIV testing services, particularly for pregnant women. Speaking on Eyewitness News, GHANET President, Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, acknowledged Ghana’s remarkable progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS…
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Vice President Commends Registrar of Companies’ Efforts to Boost Business Formalization
Accra, Ghana — Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) for its commitment to improving Ghana’s business environment through initiatives aimed at deepening business formalization and expanding company registration. The Vice President made the remarks after receiving a delegation from the Office of the Registrar of…