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  Akyem Asafo, Eastern Region — On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Bethel Congregation – Akyem Asafo, led by Rev. Richard Amponsah Marfo and the church Session, embarked on a memorable educational excursion to three major national landmarks: Parliament House of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and Kotoka International Airport. A total of sixty-eight participants, comprising church leaders and members, took part in the well-organized trip designed to foster civic engagement, cultural appreciation, and fellowship within the congregation. The group was warmly received and taken on guided tours at all three locations. At Parliament House, members gained insight into the legislative process and the essential role of parliamentarians in Ghana’s democracy. The visit to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum offered a reflective moment as the group paid tribute to Ghana’s first president and his contribution to the nation’s independence. At Kotoka International Airport, par...

  The Facility Manager of the Holy Spirit Catholic Polyclinic in Kwasi Fante, Mr. Raymond Ayeh, has issued a heartfelt appeal for additional delivery beds to improve maternal healthcare in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region. The polyclinic, which serves Kwasi Fante and neighboring communities, currently operates with only one delivery bed, creating a serious challenge in meeting the growing needs of expectant mothers. Mr. Ayeh made the appeal after the facility received a donation of roofing sheets, plastic chairs, and streetlights from the District Chief Executive (DCE), Moses Tangmee, and the Member of Parliament for the area, Joseph Appiah Boateng. The donation, aimed at supporting the construction of the facility's new theater, was warmly welcomed. While expressing gratitude for the gesture, Mr. Ayeh stressed that the clinic’s most urgent need remains the provision of delivery beds and incubators. These resources, he said, are critical for ensuring the ...

In a bid to enhance tax compliance within Ghana’s informal sector, civic tech organization BudgIT Ghana, in partnership with the Society for Women in Taxation (SWIT), has officially launched the final report of its research project titled "Ghana’s Untapped Economy: Analysis of Tax Compliance Behaviour of Informal Sector Workers in the Greater Accra Region." The event, which brought together leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and informal sector representatives, aimed to reflect on the findings of the report and discuss practical steps toward building an inclusive, transparent, and equitable tax framework for Ghana’s informal economy. During the launch, Miss Jennifer Moffatt, Country Manager for BudgIT Ghana, highlighted the pressing challenges facing informal sector workers when it comes to taxation. She stressed that these challenges negatively impact national development and called for sustained tax education efforts. She further recommended strategies to educate,...

Residents of Agyakaamanso and Ensoyameye in the Amenfi Central Constituency are urgently calling for the reconstruction of the road connecting their towns, which has deteriorated into an alarming state of disrepair. After enduring years of hardship due to the worsening condition of the road, community members have taken to social media to voice their concerns and appeal for immediate government intervention. A video circulating online captures residents passionately appealing to the government, the Member of Parliament, Hon. Joan Gyan Cudjoe, and other relevant authorities to address the critical issue. They stress that the road is their sole connection to surrounding towns and cities, making it essential for accessing healthcare, education, markets, and other vital services. The situation becomes particularly dire during the rainy season, when the road transforms into a muddy quagmire, making transportation nearly impossible. The footage shows vehicles struggling to maneuv...

  The District Minister of the Adweso Trinity Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Eric Yeboah, has encouraged Ghanaian youth—particularly the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates—to remain resilient, diligent, and focused as they strive to achieve their dreams. Speaking at the 17th Annual Graduation and Thanksgiving Ceremony of Trinity Presbyterian Model School in Adweso, a suburb of Koforidua in the Eastern Region, Rev. Yeboah underscored the importance of perseverance and hard work in the face of life’s challenges. “Success is not easily attained,” Rev. Yeboah noted. “But with hard work, resilience, and determination, your efforts will yield a brighter future.” He advised students to take their academic journey seriously, encouraging them to be role models through excellence in their studies. For those pursuing vocational training, he urged them to apply their skills diligently to achieve their life goals. Reflecting on the ceremony’s theme, “Celebrating ...

  In a powerful demonstration of grassroots leadership and commitment to local development, the Chief of Akyem Adadientam, Barima Ofori Asante, has fulfilled a key promise to his people by initiating the construction of a 1.2-kilometre town road, fully funded by the chief and community elders. True to a pledge made during his enstoolment in December 2022, Barima Ofori Asante has mobilized local resources to address a long-standing challenge — the deplorable state of the town’s main road. Once completed, the new road is expected to greatly ease transportation and boost socio-economic activity in the community. The road project is being executed by REBISA Company Ltd and includes the construction of 0.6-meter diameter U-drains and paving block surfacing. The contractor, Bafour Boamah Darko, who also serves as the Mawerehene of the town, has assured the community that, barring funding setbacks, the project will be completed by December 2025. Remarkably, the entire initiative is being ...

  To enhance accessibility and support community development in Kyebi Akwadum, a town in the Abuakwa South Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region, Barimah Pobi Asomanin III has initiated the construction of a culvert to link two key communities. Speaking on behalf of the chief, the chief linguist Nana Kwaku Atiemu, popularly known as WK Ofosu, stated that the project aims to open up the area for expansion and infrastructural development. He noted that the dominance of mud houses in the town is largely due to the lack of accessible roads to available plots, hindering proper development. Nana Kwaku Atiemu further emphasized that the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, recognized the leadership potential of Barimah Pobi Asomanin III, which led to his enstoolment as the chief of Akwadum. He reaffirmed the chief’s commitment to driving socio-economic transformation in the area.