Veep Pushes For Menstrual Equity, Reaffirms Belief In Free Sanitary Pad Initiative To Break Barriers LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - May 28, 2025May 28, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku As part of activities to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day, a special screening of the documentary “Barred by Blood – The Cultural Chains Holding Back Girls in Kyekyewere” was organised by the Office of the Vice President spotlighting the harsh realities many Ghanaian girls face during menstruation. The event was a powerful platform to highlight government efforts to break longstanding taboos and remove barriers to girls’ education through the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative. The screening drew a cross-section of dignitaries, development partners, civil society leaders, and community members, united in their resolve to tackle menstrual inequality in Ghana. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Vice President of the Republic, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, Madam Betty Mould-Iddrisu reaffirmed
Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi Honoured For Outstanding Support To TOUGHA AFRICA NEWS ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - May 28, 2025May 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh In a heartfelt moment of recognition, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), was honoured last night for his exceptional contributions to the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA). The honour was conferred by Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah, the immediate past president of TOUGHA, during a Thanksgiving Dinner she hosted to mark the end of her four-year leadership of the Union. Mr. Kusi received a citation acknowledging his pivotal role in enhancing TOUGHA’s visibility and fostering strategic partnerships during her tenure.“Through your expertise and extensive media connections, you have significantly amplified TOUGHA’s visibility and highlighted our efforts across the industry. Your strategic media guidance has been instrumental in
Police Arrest 10 Suspects For Alleged Cybercrime Activities In Weija AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - May 28, 2025May 28, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, in a joint intelligence-led operation with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has arrested ten (10) individuals for cybercrime-related activities at Weija in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, comprising Chinese and Malaysian are currently in Police custody assisting investigations. According to the Police, Exhibits retrieved during the operation include over 800 assorted mobile phones, some computers and several charging devices. All the exhibits have been retained for forensic analysis to aid ongoing investigations.
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