11 h. ago Sekondi Nursing and Midwifery College introduces new programmes as it targets autonomous university status

The Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) at Sekondi in the Western Region is aspiring to become an autonomous University. Established in 1954, the Nursing Training College has produced quality human resources for the country’s health sector. Consequently, the College now intends to step out of its current position, as a Nursing Training College and […]

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12 h. ago Eni Ghana, OCTP Partners, Vitol and GNPC, promote inclusive economic development in Western Region

Eni Ghana and its OCTP partners – Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd (Vitol) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) – have handed over a number of social projects in the areas of health, sanitation, education and economic diversification to local authorities and communities within OCTP’s area of influence in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. The projects include the […]

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25 h. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

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35 h. ago Western Regional Minister peldges support for Takoradi Technical University

The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has pledged his full support to Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in its pursuit of infrastructure development and academic excellence.

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36 h. ago Western regional minister assures deprived communities of development projects

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured the people of the Western Region of the government’s commitment to implementing programmes and projects aimed at addressing the challenges faced by deprived communities.

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61 h. ago The insecurity situation in our country is indeed very worrying; act now – Minority to Mahama

The Minority has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity in the country, urging President John Mahama to take immediate action.

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3 d. ago Illegal miners block River Ankobra, turn it into a stagnant pool

Illegal miners have blocked the River Ankobra at multiple points in Prestea-Hemang and Awodua, Western Region, preventing its natural flow.

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3 d. ago TCDA highlights measures to reclaim 910 acres of encroached land at Wenchi Agricultural Station

The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has expressed deep concern over the encroachment of 910 acres of government land at the Wenchi Agricultural Station in the Bono region, a critical research center supporting Ghana’s cashew industry. The land, originally designated for cashew seedling production and agricultural research, has been taken over by private individuals and […]

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4 d. ago Obinim, Kweku Smoke, Doe Adjaho and Other Big Names Storm Funeral of Council of State Member, Dr Boakye’s Late Mother

The final funeral rites for Mrs Agnes Appiah, the late mother of Council of State Member Dr Maxwell Boakye aka Palasco, is currently ongoing at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana. The funeral, which is currently ongoing, has seen attendance from numerous prominent Ghanaians, including luminaries from the entertainment, political, business, and religious sectors ... Read more The post Obinim, Kweku Smoke, Doe Adjaho and Other Big Names Storm Funeral of Council of State Member, Dr Boakye’s Late Mother appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago I wish we had some ‘Donald Trump’ in President Mahama – Godfred Bokpin

Finance and economics professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Godfred Bokpin, has expressed concern over the lack of urgency by President Mahama in addressing critical national issues.

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5 d. ago Mahama lauded for decision to introduce military training for NSS

The Western Nzema Youth League (WNYL), a youth group, has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his decision to introduce a short military training course as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS).

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6 d. ago W/R: Ambulance Service receives over 1,800 calls in a year, laments challenges in responding

At least one thousand eight hundred and forty two (1,842) distress calls have been received by the Ambulance service in Western Region in the past one year, including two hundred and thirty-two (232) maternal-related cases. According to the service, with the right support and resources, it can deliver beyond the expectations of Ghanaians. In addition, […]

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6 d. ago W/Region Police command lauds improved security with only 13 robbery cases in 2024

The number of robbery cases recorded in 2024 within the operational zone of the Western Region was thirteen. The Police command in the region says this is a significant reduction as against the previous years. According to the Western Regional Police Commander Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DCOP) Osei Akoto, the command is committed to change […]

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6 d. ago Mahama Pledges Economic Revival for Ghana’s Struggling Oil Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/President John Mahama has vowed to resuscitate the economy of Ghana’s Western Region, once a thriving epicenter of oil and gas activity, now reeling from mass layoffs and shuttered businesses linked to the sector’s steep decline. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama acknowledged the crisis in Sekondi-Takoradi, where dwindling upstream operations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-pledges-economic-revival-for-ghanas-struggling-oil-hub/

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6 d. ago Youth Bridge Foundation calls for inclusion of Minister of Youth Development in cabinet

The Youth Bridge Foundation has expressed concern over the exclusion of the Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, from the cabinet.

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6 d. ago The state of our nation isn’t good; the economy is in crisis – Mahama insists

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the state of the nation, stating that Ghana’s economy is in crisis and citizens are experiencing severe hardships.

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7 d. ago Western Region GJA damns attack on journalists by illegal miners at Breman Adomanya Forest

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Western Region Chapter has expressed full solidarity with Theophilus Akwasi Agyei Annim of Citi News, Henry Emil Fynn of Angel TV, and Jacob Adu-Baah of ABC News GH/Rok FM, following the violent attack they endured while reporting on the destruction of the Breman Adomanya Forest by illegal miners (galamsey) on […]

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7 d. ago Western Region’s Path to Progress: A call for collaboration and innovation

Under the glow of the morning sun, a diverse assembly of leaders, stakeholders, and citizens gathered in the Western region. It was no ordinary event it was a moment of reckoning. The Western Region Development Dialogue, organized by the Western Region Chapter of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) with funding from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), was more than just a forum; it was a clarion call to redefine the region’s development agenda.

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8 d. ago Terminating jobs is a blot on democracy – TUC tells government

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly criticised the government's decision to revoke public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, describing the move as a "blot on our democratic credentials."

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8 d. ago Galamsey: Fair cocoa prices will stop farmers from selling cocoa lands – Dumelo

Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of cocoa farmers relinquishing their farms to small-scale illegal miners in exchange for substantial financial gains

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