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The newly elected Vice Chairperson of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Volta Region, Madam Ivy Priscilla Setordjie, has pledged to make the welfare of retired journalists a top priority during her tenure.She insists that no journalist who has served the region should be left to feel forgotten or regret their service to the profession.Speaking recently in an interview, Madam Setordjie said, “Retired journalists must not lack or regret being journalists. They may have a family, but their second family is the media. We must ensure they feel valued, supported, and fulfilled even after active service.”She explained that many…

GhanaWeb’s documentary has yielded positive results as govt clamps down on illegal gold traders The ruling John Dramani Mahama-led government has taken two major actions to clamp down on the illegal gold market, thanks to a compelling documentary by media powerhouse GhanaWeb.Titled ‘The Gold Market That Fuels Galamsey’, the documentary reveals a hidden, thriving ‘black market’ in the Western Region, where over 100 gold-buying shops operate without licenses and beyond the oversight of regulatory authorities, thereby fueling illegal mining activities.Following the premiere and official release of the documentary, the initiative has yielded massive results, dominating media discussions and prompting swift…

More than 300 current and former polling station executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency have declared their support for Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the party’s most suitable presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections.Gathering under the name Ajumako Chapter of the United Grassroots Club for Bryan Acheampong, the group held a press conference on Wednesday, urging delegates, especially in the Central Region, to put party unity above factional loyalties.Addressing the media, Chapter Leader Patrick Arthur painted a picture of a party at a critical juncture. “The NPP is at a crossroads,” he said.…

Seven years in the shadows. One afternoon to change it all. Berekum Presby SHS pulled off a sensational academic heist in the first semifinal of the Brong Ahafo Zonal Championship, staging a last-round resurrection to beat the odds and their rivals, securing a spot in the zonal final with 33 points. Trailing the contest until the last round, Berekum Presby were written off as Techiman SHS held their lead and Sacred Heart SHS fought to keep pace. But just when the dust seemed to have settled, Berekum surged forward in a stunning final-round twist to flip the script. Techiman SHS,…

The newly-constructed ICT centre and three-unit classroom block A new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre and three-unit classroom block have been commissioned for the Panpanso Krokese Junior High School in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region.The facilities, facilitated and built by the Blue Skies Foundation, comes with a staff common room with sanitary facilities.The decision to construct the facility followed appeals from the school’s management and community members, who highlighted the challenges posed by the limited capacity of the existing six-unit classroom block.The former structure struggled to accommodate pupils from kindergarten to junior high school, leading to congestion…

Miss Sarah Mensah, a Senior Midwife and Biakoye District President of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG), has transformed a personal milestone into a life-changing breakthrough for her community.After receiving the prestigious DAISY International Award for her dedication to maternal care, a conversation with a U.S. visitor at the ceremony led to an unexpected chain of events.The visitor, whose late mother coincidentally hailed from Worawora, later toured the hospital and witnessed its dire need for equipment.Back in the U.S., she rallied support, leading to the donation and delivery of a 40-foot container filled with hospital essentials—beds, IV…

File photo of a polling center Polling has become an increasingly powerful force in shaping political narratives in Ghana. Global Info Analytics, under the leadership of Mussa Dankwah, has gained visibility for its regular surveys on voter sentiment, electoral trends, and governance perception. In a country where polling was once sporadic or reserved for elites, Dankwah’s consistent output represents a shift toward broader public engagement. Yet, as both a researcher and citizen, I believe it is time to look more closely at the methods, messages, and meanings behind this growing polling culture.To be clear, Global Info Analytics deserves credit for…

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has taken a swipe at the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) and its President, Efua Ghartey, over the association’s criticism of the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo.The GBA has called on the government to review the suspension of the Chief Justice, who is under investigation following three petitions seeking her removal from office.The association argued that the decision set a bad precedent for the country.Speaking at the 43rd Martyrs’ Day Remembrance on Monday, June 30, the GBA President said the association owed it a duty to defend the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees the independence of…

CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has waded into the growing controversy over the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)’s strict dress code enforcement. The lawyer openly sided with students. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Ayariga declared, “The masses are not happy with the UPSA authorities! Power to the students!!” The statement has since gone viral and drawn a wide public reaction. His remarks follow the circulation of disturbing videos showing a student being dragged across campus by a man believed to be part of a task force set up to enforce the university’s new…

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist, Saturday underscored the need for the Government to embed robust Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the newly launched 24-Hour Economy initiative.He said while the new policy signaled good intentions, without measurable targets and clear accountability, it risked replicating the fate of previous well-meaning but underperforming national development initiatives.Speaking on a current affairs programme on the Media General platform and monitored by the Ghana News Agency, Prof. Bokpin said the 24-hour Economy must have a rigorous monitoring mechanism inherent within the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme.He highlighted the explicit data reporting that characterised the IMF programmes,…