Assembly Members of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly have renewed calls for the establishment of a dedicated fire station in the municipality following concerns and public discussions surrounding a fire engine donated by AngloGold Ashanti. The issue came up during deliberations at the Assembly’s ongoing meeting, where members sought clarification on […]

The Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kweku Agyemang Kwarteng, has reiterated his strong support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), arguing that such a move would enhance accountability and strengthen local governance. According to him, electing MMDCEs would make them directly accountable […]

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that the government will provide additional funding from the Minerals Development Fund to improve road infrastructure in mining communities across the region. “In mining areas, the government has decided to make additional allocations under the Minerals Fund specifically to cater for […]

The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has assured residents of Koforidua Zongo that the reconstruction of the roads will be done soon to ease movement and boost development. The assurance came during her address to Muslim worshippers at the Koforidua Central Mosque during their Eid al-Adha celebration, […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has handed over the Akoto Lante Library to contractors for renovation, with works expected to finish in three months. The project was handed over to Leak and Seal Engineering Services by AMA Presiding Member, Mr Musah Ziyad, on behalf of Accra Mayor, Mr Michael Kpakpo Allotey. […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has handed over sites to contractors to begin major renovation works at eight basic schools in the Aayalolo Cluster of Schools. The project is part of the AMA’s 2026 renovation plan to improve teaching and learning conditions. The beneficiary schools are: Central Mosque 1&2 Primary, Akoto […]

The Volta Region has marked World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 with a sanitary pad distribution exercise for vulnerable schools and institutions, as the government renewed its pledge to end period poverty. The event was held at St. Catherine Senior High School in Sogakope. Volta Regional Minister Mr James Gunu joined […]

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has commended the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) for what he described as the prudent and effective utilisation of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF). The commendation follows the implementation of 19 development projects initiated by the Assembly last year, some of which have […]

The Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association, Upper East Region, Albert Sore, has stressed the need for journalists and content creators to be trained in responsible reporting on migration, warning that misinformation and stereotypes are distorting public discourse across West Africa. Speaking at a training workshop on digital content creation […]

Media Response, a Ghana-based non-profit advocacy group, has organised a one-day hands-on training in digital storytelling and mini-video production for over 100 journalists, broadcasters, bloggers and immigration officers in Bolgatanga in the Upper East region. The workshop, titled Digital Content Creation and Mini-Video Blogging, was held under the theme “Reframing […]