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LAKE BOSOMTWE UNDER THREAT AS ENCROACHERS CLEAR VEGETATION Ghana’s only natural lake and a major tourist site is facing serious threats after unknown encroachers cleared large portions of vegetation along its banks. The unidentified individuals have removed trees and shrubs, exposing the shoreline to direct sunlight and risking the ecological integrity of the natural reserve. Excavation activities are ongoing at …

–Man . The Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region has arrested a young man, identified as Ebenezer Frimpong, after he allegedly jumped into a Police armoured vehicle and attempted to drive it away at Nkawie Market. According to report, the police driver had briefly stepped out to buy medication, leaving the engine running. The suspect seized the moment, entered …

IGP PROMOTES POLICE OFFICERS FOR EXCEPTIONAL OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN TEMA The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday 14th April 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema. The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on …

AFRAM PLAINS SOUTH DCE SECURES 50 LIFE JACKETS FOR EKYE AMANFROM BOAT OPERATORS Ekye Amanfrom – The District Chief Executive for Afram Plains South, Hon. Moses Tangme, has lobbied 50 life jackets for boat operators at Ekye Amanfrom. Following the recent transport crisis caused by a faulty ferry, passengers have resorted to heavy use of boats to cross the Afram …

‘I TRUST NDC GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER FOR MY COMMUNITY’ – DOMPOASE CHIEF Adansi Dompoase – The Paramount Chief of the Adansi Dompoase Traditional Council in the Adansi North District, Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu, has commended the NDC government for its commitment to development in the district, stating that his community has also benefited. Speaking during a visit by NDC National …

AMANSIE WILL GET ITS SHARE OF ROAD PROJECTS – ASIEDU NKETIAH ASSURES National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has assured chiefs and people of Amansie South and Amansie West that, the NDC government will not deny them their share of road infrastructure. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Manso Nkwanta Manhene, Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah, …

AKOKOFE KRONTIHENE MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH FOCUS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Akokofe – The Office of the Akokofe Krontihene has announced its One-Year Anniversary celebration, themed _Contributing to Community Development Through Traditional Leadership. The planning committee says further details of the event will be shared shortly. For sponsorship, partnership, and more information, contact 0540686463, 0542389639, 0248935305, or 0245678000.

AMANSIE RURAL BANK LADIES ASSOCIATION HOLDS SECOND FOOD FESTIVAL IN KUMASI Kumasi – The Amansie Rural Bank Ladies Association PLC, a women’s group within Amansie Rural Bank, has held the second edition of the Amansie Food Festival in Kumasi. The festival created a platform for female staff from all branches of the bank to showcase Ghanaian local dishes including fufu, …

LET’S WELCOME GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITIES – NANA AKWASI OKOH II   Nana Akwasi Okoh II, Chief of Manso Tretrem in the Amansie West District, has called on his fellow traditional leaders to embrace government initiatives aimed at developing their communities. He also emphasized the need for citizens to join traditional leaders in organizing routine communal labour to …

EFFIDUASE HEMAA CALLS FOR MUNICIPAL STATUS FOR SEKYERE EAST The Queen Mother of the Effiduase Sub-Traditional Council, Nana Konadu Yiadom I, has appealed to the NDC government to upgrade the Sekyere East District Assembly to municipal status. She noted that Sekyere East is among the oldest assemblies in Ghana and has birthed two other districts — Sekyere Kumawu and Sekyere …