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Apam DRIP disturbance: three arrested, three others declared wanted

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons in connection with the disruption of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) at Apam, Central Region, injuring one person in the process. Alhaji Kassim Mohammed, Stephen Cobbinah alias ‘Bonjour’ and Kofi Kokor are alleged to have taken part in the September 16, 2024 mayhem. A press release […]

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Prioritise peace, conflict sensitive reporting ahead of elections – media urged

The National Peace Council has called on Ghanaian journalists and media practitioners to prioritise peace journalism and conflict-sensitive reporting, to ensure stability before, during and after the country’s general elections next December. It has also tasked journalists and stakeholders working in the media fraternity to employ fact-checking mechanisms to verify information before publishing and broadcasting, […]

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Invest mining revenue into specific, sustainable projects-Chamber of Mines

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has advocated strategic planning and usage of revenue generated from gold mining activities and the exploration of other mineral resources to enhance sustainable development. It stressed the need for the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and communities to strategically invest their share of mining revenue in productive, income generating and […]

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Duapa, partners mark Ghana digital Innovation week in Takoradi

Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister says digitalisation has evolved to become a necessity in every sector including education, health, agriculture, hospitality, governance, and commerce. He said in the context of the Region, digital transformation was not merely a strategy for modernization but an essential tool for development. The Minister said, ‘We have […]

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EU-LEAN project supports to farmers to be resilient and promotes sustainable livelihoods and incomes

The European Union-funded Landscapes and Environmental Agility across the Nation (EU-LEAN) Project, has promoted sustainable environmental practices while building farmers’ resilience to navigate climate effects. This led to the restoration of hectares of depleted land areas in Ghana’s three most important national landscapes, the Savannah, the High Forest, and Transition zones. Deforestation as a result […]