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Officer cautions public against repainting rusty gas cylinders
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Officer cautions public against repainting rusty gas cylinders

Assistant Station Officer (ASO), Mr Ofori Collins, Hohoe Municipal Fire Safety Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has urged the public to avoid recycling of rusty gas cylinders by repainting. He said repainting only beautifies the outer surface of the cylinders and did not make the cylinder new. ASO Ofori during a sensitisation forum at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Hohoe, urged the faithful not to overfill their gas cylinders with the intention that it would last. He said the attendants knew the standards each cylinder could take hence they should avoid purchasing gas beyond the limits of their cylinders. ASO Ofori also urged the faithful not to put stones on the regulators of their gas cylinders but changed them once they noticed it developed a fault to p...
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Forestry Commission urges communities to continue tree planting
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Forestry Commission urges communities to continue tree planting

The Ghana Forestry Commission in the Anloga district of the Volta region has called on communities to embrace and prioritise tree planting to protect the environment. The Commission has stated that tree planting was considered a vital activity that provides numerous benefits to the environment, wildlife and human beings for successful and improved life. Mr Hope Avuletey, Assistant Manager of Forestry Commission at Anloga, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, emphasised that tree planting helped to preserve natural heritage sites and protect cultural and historical significance. "We must not always wait or limit tree planting to only national tree planting day for us to plant trees, it is our responsibility to protect the environment and safeguard our safety as well," he sai...
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Africa’s leading medicines regulatory authorities sign MoU to foster reliance
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Africa’s leading medicines regulatory authorities sign MoU to foster reliance

The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) marking a significant milestone in strengthening regulatory systems across the continent. The agreement was signed among Africa’s WHO Maturity Level Three National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). These include Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control of Nigeria, and Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority, who signed on behalf of their respective countries.   The rest are Senegalese Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, Tanzania Medicines & Medical Devices Authority, and Medici...
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Ashanti Region Unites for Independence Day Clean-Up Exercise
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Ashanti Region Unites for Independence Day Clean-Up Exercise

The Ashanti Region marked Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary with a large-scale clean-up exercise that drew thousands of volunteers, reflecting a strong sense of patriotism and civic responsibility. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, praised the commitment of all participants in tackling waste and restoring cleanliness across the region. Despite concerns over the volume of filth in certain areas, the Minister noted that the enthusiasm and teamwork demonstrated by local residents, the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), the Security Services, Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Zoomlion, volunteer groups, students and teachers, Kumawood actors, political parties, and traditional authorities (“Nananom”) were instrumental in the success of the exercise. “Th...
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Ashanti Region Secures Two-Year Contract for Street Light Maintenance
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Ashanti Region Secures Two-Year Contract for Street Light Maintenance

In a major step toward improving safety and security across the Ashanti Region, the Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced a two-year contract with Prefos Company Ltd. to maintain key sections of the street lighting network. This initiative, facilitated through the intervention of the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, has been awarded through the Highway Authority. The maintenance contract will cover two critical routes like Ejisu Abenase to Tech Police Station and Suame to Buoho and other areas. In addition to this agreement, Dr. Amoakohene has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take responsibility for street lighting in their respective areas to ensure no community is left in darkness. He also secured the comm...
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GES Declares March 7 a Holiday for Schoolchildren
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GES Declares March 7 a Holiday for Schoolchildren

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that all schools across the country will be closed on Friday, March 7, 2025, granting schoolchildren a well-deserved holiday following the Independence Day celebrations. In a press release issued on Wednesday, GES explained that the decision was made to allow students to rest after their rigorous preparations for Ghana’s Independence Anniversary activities. “Schools will resume fully on Monday, March 10, 2025,” the statement read, urging parents and guardians to take note of the announcement. GES also expressed regret for any inconvenience the closure may cause. The press release was signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of the Public Relations Unit of GES. For more updates on school schedules and education policies, stay tuned...
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Temporary Road Closures in Accra for 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration
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Temporary Road Closures in Accra for 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures in Accra on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as part of security arrangements for the 68th Independence Anniversary celebration at the Jubilee House. According to a press release from the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, certain roads will be blocked to vehicular traffic and will only reopen after the event. Road Closures The affected roads include: • Liberation Road at Opeabia Intersection • 37 Intersection towards the Central Business District (CBD) • Independence Avenue at Ako-Adjei Bypass, Jawaharlal Nehru Road at Switchback Road • Presidential Drive around Jubilee House, blocked at John Hammond Road at TV3 Junction and Kanda Link Road Diversions Motorists are advised to use alterna...
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GES Orders Validation of Recruitment Amid Payroll Cleanup Exercise
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GES Orders Validation of Recruitment Amid Payroll Cleanup Exercise

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all affected staff to undergo a validation process to confirm their recruitment status and facilitate their reinstatement onto the GES payroll. This move, outlined in a letter dated March 5, 2025, follows an earlier directive issued on February 17, 2025, with reference number GES/HMRD/SEC/REV.25/01. According to the letter signed by the Acting Director-General of GES, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, the validation exercise is aimed at ensuring a clean and accurate payroll system. A three-member committee, consisting of the Regional Human Resource Officer, Regional Internal Auditor, and Regional Accountant, has been tasked with overseeing the process. Affected staff are required to submit the following documents for verification: • Appointmen...
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53 Outstanding Students Honored at President’s Independence Day Awards
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53 Outstanding Students Honored at President’s Independence Day Awards

The annual President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony took place today, recognizing 53 exceptional students from across the country, including those with special needs. The prestigious event, held in Accra, was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Minister for Education, members of the Council of State, traditional rulers, and representatives from Nestlé. Representing His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, a key speaker extended congratulations to the awardees and emphasized the importance of nurturing young scholars. In an address to the students, he urged them to stay dedicated to their academic pursuits while appreciating the critical roles played by the government, teachers, parents, and mentors in their success. He also encouraged them to uplift others as t...
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Information Services Department Invites Media to Cover Ghana’s 68th Independence Parade
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Information Services Department Invites Media to Cover Ghana’s 68th Independence Parade

The Information Services Department (ISD) has issued an official invitation to media houses for coverage of Ghana's 68th Independence Parade, scheduled to take place at the Presidency on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. In a press release signed by Mr. Samuel Antwi, Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) of the Media Relations Unit, media houses have been asked to nominate journalists for accreditation. The deadline for submission of nominations is Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Each media house will be allocated a maximum of two accreditations due to the high number of requests. To facilitate coverage, the ISD's production team will provide clean/raw feed for media houses that wish to broadcast or stream the event live. Media organisations already accredited to cover ...
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