June 2025 – Page 10

Month: June 2025

Year : 2026

McDan Aviation Honored as Aviation Company of the Year at 2025 Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards

June 8, 2025

McDan Aviation has been recognized as the Aviation Company of the Year at the 2025 Ghana-West Africa Business Excellence Awards, which took place on Saturday at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. This esteemed award highlights the company’s leadership, innovation, and significant contributions to the aviation sector in Ghana and the broader West African region. The...

Wontumi Protest: Police arrest suspect over attack on Multimedia journalist

June 8, 2025

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 55-year-old man, Theophilus Thompson, in connection with the recent assault on Joy News journalist Latif Iddrisu. The incident occurred on May 27, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., during a demonstration held in front of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. The...

Afia Schwarzenegger Sparks Outrage with Claims Against Ghanaian Nurses Amid Strike

June 7, 2025

Controversial Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has ignited a firestorm of criticism following inflammatory remarks targeting Ghanaian nurses during their recent industrial action. In a viral self-recorded video circulating online, Schwarzenegger questioned the legitimacy of the nurses’ strike, branding it as baseless and politically motivated. Schwarzenegger alleged that the nurses, whom she claimed predominantly supported...

McDan Empowers Zongo Youth: New Scholars Inducted at Kumasi Ceremony

June 7, 2025

The lively Zongo communities in Kumasi were filled with joy and gratitude on Monday as renowned business figure and philanthropist Dr. Daniel McKorley, affectionately known as McDan, was celebrated alongside his Foundation for their significant contributions to education. A traditional mini durbar, organised by chiefs and elders from the various tribes within the Kumasi Zongo,...

Majority MPs Pay Condolence Visit to Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr

June 6, 2025

The Deputy Majority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, Hon. Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, led a delegation on behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the NDC, and the Majority Leader to pay a condolence visit to Hon. Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, Member of Parliament for Agona East, following the sudden demise of her husband, Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyerr....

Health Minister Urges Independent Mediation to End Nurses’ Strike

June 6, 2025

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for the immediate formation of an independent mediation body to resolve the ongoing standoff between the government and striking nurses and midwives. The nationwide industrial action, now in its fourth day, has left many hospitals overwhelmed and patients stranded. Background Thousands of nurses and midwives have...

Ghanaians no longer require visas to travel to Morocco – Ablakwa

June 6, 2025

In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, Ghanaian citizens will no longer require traditional visas to travel to Morocco, following a new bilateral agreement between the two countries. Announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, the policy takes “immediate effect” and replaces the previous visa system with a streamlined online...

Eid-Al-Adha 2025:National Chief Imam Advocates for Global Harmony and Ethical Revival

June 6, 2025

Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, Ghana’s National Chief Imam, has made a heartfelt appeal for an end to the violence in Gaza and other areas of conflict, urging both Ghanaians and the international community to embrace a spirit of moral renewal, sacrifice, and interfaith solidarity. In his message for Eid-Al-Adha 2025 on Friday, June 6, the...

Katamanso Celebrates the Installation of New Queen Mother, Naa Shasha Ahiam II

June 5, 2025

The vibrant community of Katamanso has officially welcomed its new Queen Mother, Naa Shasha Ahiam II, during a traditional enstoolment ceremony held at the historic Katamanso Palace. The event, which took place on Thursday,June, 5,2025 attracted a diverse gathering of community leaders, elders, and residents, all coming together to honor this significant milestone in the...

Ellembelle District Marks World Environment Day with Tree Planting Exercise

June 5, 2025

The Ellembelle District Security Council (DISEC), led by District Chief Executive Hon. Joseph Kwesi Armah Agyekum, marked World Environment Day with a symbolic tree planting exercise at the Marine Police Training Centre in Aiyinase. The event was part of H.E. John Dramani Mahama’s broader agenda to promote reforestation, city beautification, and climate resilience. Key Highlights...