Curbing Unemployment In Ghana Principal Of Nkwanta Community Vocational Training Institute Call On Youth To Embrace Vocational Skills AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 28, 2025May 28, 20250 The principal of Nkwanta community vocational training institute Mr Bernard Portakey stated that, TVET will help solve the unemployment issue that the country is battling. According to the principal, Nkwanta Community Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) is not a grammar school where you can only go and learn English but rather a skill school where you will fully be equipped with skills that will make you fit into the area of training and it's world wide recognize.He said those that also love to join the security services can also use the certificate which is the National Proficiency 1 to apply for any security service he or she wants in the country. He added the they are also teaching the learners entrepreneurship where after
Construction And Building Materials Workers Union Urges Members To Reduce Prices Of Wares LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - May 26, 2025May 26, 20250 By: Daniel Asare The General Secretary of the Construction and Building Materials Working Union of Trade Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, Richard Asamoah Mensah, says the cedi’s dominance over some major trading currencies is a good sign for the country, and thus, hopes it appreciates even more. However, Mr. Asamoah urged traders to reduce their pricing on the market to reflect the cedi’s gain. He also urged the government to pay construction workers and create job opportunities for old contractors who are jobless to reduce poverty in the system. Ghana’s local currency, the cedi has staged a sharp recovery in 2025 appreciating 24.1 percent against the US dollar in the first five months of 2025. Data published by the Bank of Ghana in its May
Bold Vision For Diaspora-Led Growth Unveiled On African Liberation Day AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 26, 2025May 26, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku New policy framework co-led by diaspora entrepreneurs aims to mobilize $100 billion for the continent’s development A transformative policy blueprint titled The Triangle Offense: The Blueprint for Diaspora Engagement and Economic Mobilization was officially launched, signalling a new era in Pan-African reintegration and development strategy. The event, anchored in the spirit of African unity and sovereignty, introduced what organizers describe as the first scalable model for fully integrating the diaspora into Africa’s development agenda. The Triangle Offense sets out a practical, policy-driven framework built on three core pillars, diaspora impact assessments and data collection, national engagement policies, and legislative inclusion for return and citizenship. Founder of She Grows It, Dr. Ashley Milton, emphasized the strategic depth of the initiative, likening
Police Arrest 17 Suspects In Samreboi Anti-Galamsey Operation AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 26, 2025May 26, 20250 The special Police Anti-galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The suspects, comprising seven (7) Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on 25th May 2025 as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area. All seventeen (17) suspects were transported to Accra on the same day to assist with further investigations. Meanwhile, the anti-galamsey task force is intensifying operations within affected communities focusing on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the affected forest reserves. The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining.
Government Reclaims Asenayo Forest Reserve From Illegal Miners LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - May 21, 2025May 21, 20250 In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government has achieved another significant milestone with the successful reclamation of the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This feat has once again been achieved through coordinated operations led by the Forestry Commission and Security agencies, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. This marks the eighth out of nine high-priority "red-zoned" reserves restored from armed illegal miners, reinforcing the state’s zero-tolerance stance on galamsey. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown, during a just-ended inter-agency retreat organised by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, hailing it as a testament to the
Government Reclaims Asenayo Forest Reserve From Illegal Miners AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - May 21, 2025May 21, 20250 In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government has achieved another significant milestone with the successful reclamation of the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This feat has once again been achieved through coordinated operations led by the Forestry Commission and Security agencies, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. This marks the eighth out of nine high-priority "red-zoned" reserves restored from armed illegal miners, reinforcing the state’s zero-tolerance stance on galamsey. The announcement was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown, during a just-ended inter-agency retreat organised by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, hailing it as a testament to the
HON. Buah Directs Lands Commission To Decentralize Operations Within Two Months AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 21, 2025May 21, 20250 Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP)- the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has directed the leadership of the lands commission to decentralize the Lands Commission’s operations to address the longstanding challenges of inaccessibility, bureaucratic delays, and land disputes plaguing the system within the next two months.“Land is a critical asset for our people, and it is unacceptable that citizens have to travel long distances to regional capitals to access basic land services,” the Minister stated. “This decentralization will not only enhance efficiency but also restore public trust in the Commission’s ability to manage land resources fairly and effectively.” The Minister charged the newly appointed Acting Executive Secretary, Prof. Anthony Owusu-Ansah, to spearhead the decentralization process, ensuring that all district offices are
Ghana’s Tourism Minister Commends Emirates At Grand Opening Of Travel Store In Accra AFRICA NEWS ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 15, 2025May 15, 20250 Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency has lauded Emirates for its continued investment in Ghana’s aviation and tourism sectors. Speaking at the grand opening of the Emirates Travel Store in Accra on Wednesday, the Minister praised the airline’s commitment to service excellence and its growing footprint in the West African market. The Emirates Travel Store, designed as a one-stop hub, offers a modern and inspiring space where customers can plan their trips, book Emirates experiences, and receive expert travel advice. The facility aims to enhance convenience for travellers and boost Ghana’s appeal as a regional tourism and business destination. "I am excited that you have
FOSTERING PEACE AND UNITY: SOCO ORGANIZED TOGETHERNESS GAMES IN NKWANTA SOUTH NEWS by panafricantv - May 14, 2025May 14, 20250 Promoting peace and development in Nkwanta South municipality SOCO which is a none governmental organization have organized a spotting competition to foster stability, cooperation, and sustainability in the municipality. According to the planning officer at Nkwanta South municipal assembly, Abass Ibrahim,the project is contributing to the prevention of conflict spillover from the sahelian countries by improving the social and economic resilience of the targeted Northern Regions in the Gulf of Guinea countries (Ghana Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo) . In Ghana, the SOCO Project is being implemented in six (6) regions in the northern parts of Ghana – namely the Northern, Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah and Oti Regions. Forty-eight (48) MMDAs are benefitting from the project. Mr. Ibrahim stated that
Parliament directs Ho West DCE to secure land boundaries of Abutia Senior High Technical School LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - May 14, 2025May 14, 20250 By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Hon. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has directed the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ho West, Mr. Francis Dussey Profer, to collaborate with the management of Abutia Senior High Technical School (ABUSTECH) to secure all documentation on the school boundaries. The directive aims to protect ABUSTECH’s total land size and ward off encroachers to prevent annexation by persons who may falsely claim ownership of parcels of the school land reserved for developmental projects in the future. To help facilitate the documentation process, Hon. Nortsu-Kotoe further appealed to the school’s management to reactivate the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). According to him, the move will also help foster good relations between teachers and parents. “You are a