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The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has reiterated that nation-building requires the active participation of all citizens. He emphasised that patriotism must not only be expressed during national celebrations such as Independence Day but should also be reflected in our daily conduct. Mr. N
The Ghana National Association of Chieftaincy Workers (GNACWO) is advocating for amendments to the Chieftaincy Act to clarify ambiguous provisions and strengthen the role of traditional councils. GNACWO is the premier professional body for staff within the chieftaincy institution. Its membership com
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railways Development Authority, Dr. Frederick Appoh, is strongly advocating for the merger of his outfit and the Ghana Railway Company Limited. He said maintaining two separate entities is not sustainable. He argued that with the current rail line spanning le
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has urged the government to expedite work on the second phase of the Ghana Gas Processing Plant. He believes the expansion will boost current production levels and position the country to achieve full self-reliance i
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has raised concerns over the collapse of local governance. He said there is the urgent need for strong, accountable institutions to ensure sustainable development in Ghana. Dr Thompson made the comment as part of
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has reiterated its commitment to crafting a new, inclusive long-term national development framework, as it engages stakeholders in the Western Region through consultations. The high-level team, tasked with driving the process, met with policymakers
Western Regional Police Command has arrested and intercepted two Kia trucks loaded with bags of a substance suspected to be cannabis (weed). The vehicles, with registration numbers GE 8965-12 and GS 3368-17, were stopped at the Assorku Barrier in the Shama municipality and the Nkroful Junction aroun
Displaced shop owners in the Tarkwa Wood Village have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama over what they describe as the "selective demolition" of their shops. They say the action has cost them thousands of cedis, pushing their businesses to the brink of collapse. The demolition, carried out b
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana must transition from a leading exporter of raw minerals into a full participant across the entire extractive value chain. Addressing the 2026 Local Content Summit in Takoradi, organized by the Minerals Commission under the theme "Strengthening Lo
After decades of clamoring for the completion of the Center for National Culture facility in the Western Region, specifically in Sekondi, the project is finally set to see the light of day. Project consultant AESL has announced that construction will be completed by November 2026, bringing an end to
A two-day anti-illegal mining operation in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region has resulted in the burning of several makeshift structures and control boards of excavators as well as the seizure of a pickup vehicle from illegal miners in the area. Following a series of serious p
Motorists should brace for heavy congestion on the 67-kilometre Agona Nkwanta–Tarkwa road as Gabriel Couto–Rango Consortium announces six months of rehabilitation works, citing damage caused by persistent overloading.
The Officer in Charge of the Ekuase Prison Camp, ADP Odeefo Sam, is appealing to the public for assistance, as the camp continues to serve as a major collection centre for inmates in the region. The appeal follows a kind gesture of love by the Ghana Tourism Authority to mark Valentine's Day celebrat
Hundreds of residents in Sekondi Takoradi turned out in large numbers for a Valentine’s Day blood donation drive organised by Media General's Connect FM in partnership with the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. According to Simon Boateng, Blood Donor Organizer for the Effia Nkwanta Hospital, the faci
Pressure is gradually mounting on mining firm Heath Goldfields, as a group known as the Catchment Area Community Alliance (CACA) is calling for the immediate revocation of the company’s mining lease. The group is also demanding urgent intervention from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and
