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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully extinguished a major commercial fire that engulfed the Melcom Ghana Central Warehouse located within the Free Zone Enclave near Niche Cocoa, following 14 hours 14 minutes of sustained firefighting operations. The distress call was received at 1812hrs on Saturday, 4th July 2026, with first responders arriving at 1826hrs under the supervision of …

The District Chief Executive for Amansie West, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, is calling on all key stakeholders in the district to unite with the Assembly and central government to pursue one common development agenda. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Fasting 2026 at Manso Nkwanta, the DCE highlighted some of the Assembly’s achievements in the education sector including …

A 103-year-old woman, Madam Abena Gyantoa of Manso Tetrem in Amansie West district,Ashanti region has made a passionate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to construct a tarred road for the Manso enclave before her death. She said,she has lived for over a century without seeing a tarred road in her community. She expressed worry that with her days numbered, …

Commercial taxi and trotro drivers in Jacobu,within the Amansie Central District, have declared an indefinite sit-down strike over a dispute concerning transport fare increments. The drivers reportedly increased fares on major routes without official approval. Fares from Afoako Junction to Jacobu have risen from GH¢8.50 to GH¢15,while Jacobu to Kumasi (Kejetia) has increased from GH¢18 to GH¢25. The fare from …

Tension is mounting in Kwahu Kotoso in Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region as angry residents stormed the chief’s palace and shut down schools to protest the mysterious deaths of three children in the community. Residents, who suspect foul play, are demanding swift action from traditional authorities and security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice. Our correspondent reports. …

_*From NADMO WEIJA-GBAWE*_ NADMO Weija Gbawe is appealing to all residents living along the Weija Dam Spill way to move to higher grounds : *What’s Happening* 1. *Heavy inflows* from the Nsawam area into Weija Dam Reservoir is threatening to exceed the maximum level . 2. *The Management of the Dam are spilling the excess water* to protect the integrity …

Concerned residents of Apire in the Kwadaso municipal, Ashanti region are calling on the government through Municipal assembly to desilt some choked gutters leads to rivers in the community to help prevent future flooding. The residents however appealed the government to complete abandoned collapsed bring in the town to pave way for free flow of traffic. Hon Kofi Agyapong,assembly member …

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has sensitised livestock farmers in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region on the provisions of the new Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), aimed at promoting responsible livestock farming practices and protecting public health and the environment. The workshop educated farmers on proper waste management practices and the importance of reducing the environmental and …

The Yapei Queen Ferry has damaged a marine power cable on the Afram River, resulting in a total power outage in Afram Plains North and South Districts. According to reports, the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. yesterday during the ferry’s usual late evening crossing. The pontoon is said to have veered off its normal route into the marine cable …

Residents of Agric in the Kwadaso Municipality, Ashanti Region, were left in shock after a woman identified as Nana Akua, known on TikTok as Mama Gee or Akua Sikapa, was caught breaking into her late friend Mrs.Osei Bonsu’s room while dressed as a ghost. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when neighbors noticed movement in the room of a woman …