GBETSILE RESIDENTS TO DEMONSTRATE OVER PROLONGED WATER CRISIS

GBETSILE RESIDENTS TO DEMONSTRATE OVER PROLONGED WATER CRISIS

Residents of Gbetsile, led by Development Chief Nana Kwabena Acheampong and community opinion leaders, have issued a final warning to Ghana Water Company Limited and other relevant authorities to urgently address the community’s persistent water shortage or face a massive street demonstration. The planned demonstration is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026. Organizers confirm they have secured all necessary permits from the Ghana Police Service and have finalized arrangements for […]

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A/R: AHAFO ANO SOUTH WEST DCE BOOST BECE CANDIDATES’ MORALE, REAFFIRMS SCHOLARSHIP PROMISE

The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South West, Hon. Abubakar Sadiq, has visited BECE centres across the district to encourage candidates as their final exams begin. He donated 20 cartons of bottled water, 10 cartons of drinks and GHc 10,000.00 for the invigilators and the supervisors. There are 5 center and and 2000gh for each center The visit covered three centres, where he urged students to remain confident and […]

May 5, 2026 25

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A/R: Fire guts Mempeasem shops in Kumasi, destroys over 100 motorcycles

A devastating fire has swept through a cluster of fitting shops at Mempeasem, a community in Asawase, Kumasi, destroying more than 100 motorcycles, 10 vehicles, and at least 15 container shops. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, around 2:00 a.m., leaving a trail of destruction and forcing victims to count their losses. Properties worth thousands of Ghana cedis had been reduced to ashes before firefighters could […]

May 5, 2026 16

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Gov’t fast-tracks Accra–Kumasi expressway with military-led groundwork

The Ghana Armed Forces has begun early works on the long-awaited Accra–Kumasi Expressway, clearing nearly 18 kilometres of dense vegetation as part of initial preparations for the 175.6-kilometre right-of-way. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed the progress in a post on X on Tuesday, May 5, noting what he described as rapid mobilisation on one of the government’s flagship infrastructure projects. According to him, “four military work gangs are […]

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G/R: Illegal structures on Ramsar Site pulled down in demolition exercise at Sakumono

Several illegal structures at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in the Greater Accra Region have been pulled down as authorities intensify efforts to protect the environmentally sensitive area and reduce flooding risks. The exercise, which began on Tuesday, May 5, forms part of an ongoing enforcement operation led by the Forestry Commission in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly. Officials say […]

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MELPWU threatens nationwide strike over Korle Bu Lab Head removal

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has served notice of a nationwide strike over what it describes as the unfair removal of the Head of Laboratory Services at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). In a letter dated May 5, 2026, and addressed to key stakeholders including the Office of the President, the Ministry of Health, and the National Labour Commission, the union said it intends to embark on industrial […]

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Catholic Bishops condemn Karnival Kingdom Festival, demand probe

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has strongly condemned the conduct of participants at the Karnival Kingdom Festival and is calling for a full-scale investigation into how the event was approved and managed, including the involvement of state security agencies. In a statement issued on Monday, May 4, the Conference expressed concern over reported incidents of public nudity during the festival, which took place from April 22 to 28. It described […]

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Deliver 20% work in two months or face termination – Agbodza warns Wenchi–Sawla contractor

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has issued a two-month ultimatum to Maripoma Enterprise Limited to deliver at least 20% progress on the Wenchi–Sawla Lot 7 road project or face contract termination. The warning came after the minister inspected the project and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the contractor’s performance, accusing the company of failing to mobilise adequately despite receiving payment commitments. “It’s either you do the 20%, […]

May 5, 2026 9

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GH¢770m needed to buy excess rice, grains from farmers — NAFCo

The National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has disclosed that it requires at least GH¢770 million to purchase excess rice and other grains from farmers across the country, amid growing complaints from producers over limited market access. The disclosure comes after some farmers accused NAFCO of failing to fully implement President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to procure locally produced rice for schools, while some second-cycle institutions allegedly continue to rely […]

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