WESTERN NORTH REGION

COCOBOD engages Sefwi Wiawso farmers over producer price concerns

Officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) held a stakeholder engagement with cocoa farmers in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address concerns over the recently announced cocoa producer price. The meeting, held at Old Adiembra, was part of COCOBOD’s efforts to explain the rationale behind the new producer price and to listen to farmers’ concerns following widespread dissatisfaction. COCOBOD recently announced a reduction in the producer price from GH¢3,625 to […]

February 26, 2026 39

General

Man dies in galamsey pit collapse at Chirano

A 34-year-old man, Obed Asamoah, has reportedly died following the collapse of a galamsey pit at Chirano in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. According to reports, he had gone to the site to work alongside fellow miners when the incident occurred. In an interview, his brother, Nana Akwasi Danso, confirmed the tragic event. He recounted that he had spoken with his brother earlier that morning, only to […]

February 18, 2026 50