The Bono Regional Health Directorate has expressed concern about the increasing rate of HIV infections in the region’s urban centres. The Directorate indicates that the prevalence rate in areas such as Nkoranza South and Techiman Municipalities stands around 3.8 percent, which is above the national average of 2.8 percent. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post Bono
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has introduced a new module, Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) in Kumasi. It follows the launching of the module on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Sunyani in the Bono Region, after it obtained Executive Approval from the Presidency and the Ministry of Finance to release funds to finance the programme. The module, to be […] The post YEA introduces more
One of the significant developments so far in 2024 for MSMEs in Ghana is the launch of the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) by the Youth Employment Agency, under the leadership of its dedicated CEO, Mr. Kofi Baah Agyepong. The BEAP program aims to support 10,000 companies, leading to the creation of 20,000 jobs for […] The post John Kumah: Gov’t will pursue
The Bonwire Kente Museum, one of many product development initiatives spearheaded by the Ghana Tourism Authority, was commissioned by the Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia last Wednesday. The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cut the sod for the construction of the Bonwire Kente Museum in October 2020. The Museum features a reception area, office […] The post Samira Bawumia Commissions
The Deputy Commissioner of the Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Emmanuel Ohene, has called on members of the Customs Brokers Association Ghana (CUBAG) and other key industry players to prioritise integrity and ethical conduct in their day–to–day activities. According to him, there is a need for members of CUBAG and others to […] The post GRA advises CUBAG to eschew unethical
Examiners in the Bono Region are fuming over repeated delays in receiving their compensation for marking the 2023 West African Examinations Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Despite fulfilling their duties and the subsequent release of results, they remain in limbo, waiting for their rightful remuneration. The examiners assert that this delay in payment has become a recurring […] The post Examiners
The Bonoman Institute has observed that to ensure economic development of the Bono and Bono East Regions, there is the urgent need for actions that promote enterprise and business development. This, according to the institute, will position the regions for trade and other economic activities to boost in order to bring about development of the […] The post Bonoman Institute
Acclaimed Nigerian musician Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly referred to as Mr Eazi has become the first Nigerian celebrity to openly show support for Ghanaian Afua Asantewaa in her bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing for […] The post Mr Eazi
Kumasi-based Prophet Emmanuel Kwaku Duah has resolved to work for the unity between the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu I. Prophet Kwaku Duah has indicated that there is a hidden secret behind the feud between the Asantehene and the Dormaahene and reconciling the two Chiefs would enhance the […] The post Kumasi Prophet to resolve
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to his defence lawyers. On Monday, […] The post US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison appeared first on
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 50 per cent cut in the fares charges by commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide. Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr Dele Alake who announced the development on Wednesday, noted that all train routes are free beginning from Thursday December 21st 2023 to 4th January 2024. He also […] The post Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state
The Bono Regional Minister, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, has expressed worry about the transformation of the region into a savannah zone, due to illegal logging of timber from the region’s forest reserves. According to her, the once flourishing forest belt of the Bono region, boasted of the fertile farmlands that produced abundant food supplies for both […] The post Bono Region transforming
Tackling corruption in the country requires concerted and multifaceted approach, Mr Raphael Godlove, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation, a human rights and media advocate Non-Governmental Organisation has said. The nation must also do more and strengthen anti-corruption laws and institutions, foster a culture of integrity and ethical leadership. […] The post Ghana
Mrs Ophelia Wiredu of the State Experimental School has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher by the Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education. Mrs Wiredu takes home a plague and double deck fridge for her excellent performance and commitment to get the best out of students. Mrs Ophelia Wiredu received the Award at the Teachers and Schools Awards […] The post Ophelia Wiredu
The World Bank has appointed Mr Robert Taliercio O’Brien as Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in the Western and Central Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from January 2nd, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Mr. Taliercio, an American national, joined the World Bank in 2000 as […] The post World Bank appoints
The French parliament has passed legislation toughening France’s immigration policy after months of political wrangling. The amended bill was backed by both President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN). The vote divided Mr Macron’s party, and the health minister Aurélien Rousseau announced he was going to resign. Left-wing […] The post French
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi mine has held a Durbar and free mini clinic for the people of Amamom and surrounding communities in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti. The day was also used to create awareness about HIV/AIDS. Supported by AGA Health Foundation, GIZ, AGA Malaria Control and the Ghana Health Service, the programme screened over […] The post AngloGold and partners organise
An ultra-modern police station has been constructed for the people for Manso-Nkran to augment security in the area and beyond. Funded by the Minerals Development Fund (MDF), a fund set up to provide development initiatives in mining communities, the new police station has Seven (7) offices, with two of them having washrooms. It also has one […] The post Ultra-modern police station commissioned
Dr Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has filed her nomination forms to seek re-election in the January NPP primaries. It is the fourth bid to get the mandate of the Constituents to represent them as the Member of Parliament since 2013. Constituency Secretary, Stephen Ntiamoah […] The post Freda Prempeh files
The family of popular Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu, known in private life as John Okafor, has denied claims that his two legs have been amputated. In a statement, the family explained that he went for another surgery on the first leg when doctors realised that the initial surgery was insufficient. According to them, the second […] The post Two legs of Mr Ibu have not been amputated – Family
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