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14/12/2023
https://skyypowerfm.com/stma-strips-2023-overall-best-farmer-off-title/
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly has stripped off the 2023 overall best farmer title from Osagyefo Rowel Stephen. According to the Public Relations Officer for STMA, Mr John Laste indicated that Osagyefo Rowell Stephen entered the competition using a farm he had no ownership of. Mr Laste r...
14/12/2023
https://skyypowerfm.com/former-president-mahama-to-visit-and-interact-with-anlo-beach-community-in-shama/
Richard Kirk-mensah
Former President His Excellency John Dramani Mahama will on Sunday, December 17, 2023, end his two-day campaign tour of the Western Region with a visit to the Anlo Beach Community in the Shama District. The former President had earlier donated to the Anlo Beach community after tidal waves rendered h...
14/12/2023
Tarkwa - Apimanim Road taking shape, thanks to the good work of
Hon. George Mireku Duker - MP, Tarkwa-Nsuaem.
14/12/2023
Breaking News:Medeama Sporting Club receives GH¢1 million from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for Winning the League and Qualifying for CAF Champions League
In an inspiring display of sportsmanship and national pride, Medeama Sporting Club was honored with a generous GH¢1 million from the esteemed President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The special ceremony took place at the MP for Takwa Nsuem’s office, where I had the privilege of pre.....
14/12/2023
Speaker of Parliament Hon Alban S.K. Bagbin supports refurbishment of WR GJA Press Center
13/12/2023
Good news…
13/12/2023
Hon. George Mireku Duker - MP, Tarkwa-Nsuaem. supports refurbishment of WR GJA Press Center
11/12/2023
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, widely known as Shatta Wale, has opted out of the launch of multiple community mining projects in the Ellembelle District, Western Region, following concerns raised by environmental civil society groups.
08/12/2023
https://thechronicle.com.gh/sekondi-court-nullifies-w-r-house-of-chiefs-election/
The confusion surrounding the October 6, 2020 election that selected president and others for the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) continues unabated. The latest twist to the drama is that a Sekondi High Court, presided over by Justice Dr Richmond Osei Hwere, has nullified the disputed electi...
07/12/2023
Member of Parliament for EFfia Hon. Joseph Cudjoe secures contract for the extension of water supply to West Tanokrom.
Residents of Lagos town, Sawmill, Bankyease and adjourning areas are expected to benefit from the project.
Work has already started. Former Assembly man Hon. Anderson, who is seeking reelection, has offered one month free accommodation for the workers.
NPP EFFIA CONSTITUENCY
07/12/2023
Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi are calling on the managers of the metropolis to tighten security at the Takoradi cemetery after about 30 graves were
05/12/2023
The Tarkwa New Atoabohene, Nana Kwaku Baah II has supported fresh SHS students who excelled in 2023 BECE within his area with various school items.
05/12/2023
The current Assembly Member for the Teberebe Electoral Area, Manasseh Addison Sackey, widely known as Teacher Obour, along with another individual, tragically drowned when the canoe they were traveling in capsized in a river at Mile 10 and half, connecting to Aklika. They were on their way to campaign when the unfortunate incident occurred.
05/12/2023
Cape Coast Restaurant, First Reference Point For Promotion Of Sekondi-Takoradi Christmas City Project In UK https://tiereader.com/cape-coast-restaurant-first-reference-point-for-promotion-of-sekondi-takoradi-christmas-city-project-in-uk/
Ohene Gyan
Charles Cobbina
Management of the esteemed African and Caribbean restaurant has also agreed to host discussions for the planning of the UK edition of, one of the highlights of the Sekondi Takoradi Project, the Ankos parade
03/12/2023
Private basic schools at Axim in the Western Region are on the heels of the Nzema East Municipal Examination officer for allegedly escaping with the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees of their candidates.
01/12/2023
About two dozens of journalists from various media houses were scheduled to be transported from Takoradi to cover the 39th National Farmers' Day ceremony in Tarkwa.
01/12/2023
In a clever response to such criticisms, the legislator said, his perceived absence in the constituency is the result of the significant development unfolding in the area.
30/11/2023
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The Eastern Nzema Traditional Council (ENTC) has tasked a seven-member committee to act as roving scouts to check galamsey activities that have polluted river bodies in their enclave.
28/11/2023
Best farmer for Effia Kwesimintsim receives tricycle by kind courtesy Kwesimintsim MP Dr. Prince Hamid Armah MP
28/11/2023
Dr. Prince Hamid Armah MP Kwesimintsim MP refurbishes Takoradi Senior High School’s library…
28/11/2023
Kwesimintsim MP Dr. Prince Hamid Armah MP donates 1000 dual desks to schools in his constituency…
28/11/2023
https://dailyguidenetwork.com/govts-agric-policy-attracting-youth/
NPP Kwesimintsim Constituency. Political Party
Dr. Prince Hamid Armah MP
Dr. Prince Hamid Armah (2nd L) presenting a certificate to the overall best farmer The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwesimintsim, in the Western Region, Dr Prince Hamid ArmahRead More...
28/11/2023
https://beachfmonline.com/2023/11/28/uk-ghanas-deputy-high-commissioner-endorses-sekondi-takoradi-christmas-city-project/
Ghana High Commission United Kingdom
Beach 105.5 FM
Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana
Ghana's Dep High Commissioner to UK and Ireland has assured organizers of the Sekondi Takoradi Christmas City Project of support to push...
27/11/2023
https://citinewsroom.com/2023/11/sam-jonah-receives-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-umat-for-outstanding-role-in-mining-industry/
University of Mines and Technology - UMaT
Sir Sam Esson Jonah, a distinguished mining industry icon, has been honoured with a Doctor of Science Degree by the University of Mines and Technology,
24/11/2023
https://skyypowerfm.com/sekondi-takoradi-christmas-city-project-seeks-international-partnership/
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Charles Cobbina, Project Lead for the Sekondi-Takoradi Christmas City Project is on a two-week working visit to the United Kingdom to explore opportunities for partnerships with city-based associations and organisations for the project. Launched in 2020 and at the behest of the Western Region Coordi...
20/11/2023
Workshop on Small Scale Gold mining held in Tarkwa…
Commodity Monitor
University of Mines and Technology - UMaT
20/11/2023
https://thebftonline.com/2023/11/20/embrace-goldkacha-technology-for-environmental-sustainability-small-scale-miners-urged/?amp
University of Mines and Technology - UMaT
Commodity Monitor
19/11/2023
Deputy Lands Minister lauds GGSA for efforts to grow mining sector
https://3news.com/deputy-lands-minister-lauds-ggsa-for-efforts-to-grow-mining-sector/
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources-Ghana
GHANA Geological Survey Authority
Ghana Geological Survey Authority
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in charge of mining, George Mireku Duker, has recognized the significant contributions made by the Ghana
15/11/2023
*Highlights of the budget of Western Region in relationship to infrastructure*
• Reconstruction of Agona Nkwanta-Tarkwa road - is 44 percent complete
• Selected Roads in Sekondi and Takoradi Phase 1 - is 28 percent completed;
• PTC roundabout interchange project, Takoradi - 80 percent complete.
To this end, Government will continue to pursue the Mining Sector Roads rehabilitation projects to improve the road network in mining communities.
Government will begin the formalization of the agreements with the Mining companies and mining related industries to fund and commence the rehabilitation of Roads in the Mining Enclaves in 2024.
Selected communities include Takoradi Agona Nkwanta, Tarkwa Dualisation and Tarkwa township, Prestea Bogoso and Bogoso township, Dunkwa Obuasi, Obuasi township, Ahwia Nkwanta, Manso Nkran, and Konongo.
13/11/2023
Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL), the Project Consultants for Apiate, have been issued a non-negotiable ultimatum to complete the Apiate township for commissioning.
13/11/2023
Effia MP spends GH¢100k on water project for constituents
https://3news.com/effia-mp-spends-gh¢100k-on-water-project-for-constituents/
NPP EFFIA CONSTITUENCY
13/11/2023
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah speaks on Beach 105.5 FM
13/11/2023
Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue organises free eye screening for residents of Essikadu - Ketan and beyond at Kojokrom Market.
“You can come around, even if you are not necessarily residing in Essikadu - Ketan, if you can”, he says
12/11/2023
Good News…
12/11/2023
https://www.modernghana.com/news/1272346/mining-company-targets-kakum-national-park-for.html
THIS WILL BE UNTHINKABLE!!!
The Kakum National Park, one of the most visited tourist sites in Ghana located in the coastal environs of the Central Region is now being targeted for mining.
11/11/2023
"Anybody who picks up a public appointment must also sign that he or she is not going to be treated outside Ghana."
The Omanhen of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketsia V has called for public office holders, especially politicians to be compelled to seek
11/11/2023
What more can be done to end this?
President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour has raised concerns about the impact of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) on the
09/11/2023
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Tarkwa - Apimanim Road taking shape, thanks to the good work of Hon. George Mireku Duker - MP, Tarkwa-Nsuaem.
Workshop on Small Scale Gold mining held in Tarkwa… Commodity Monitor University of Mines and Technology - UMaT
Reaction after conceding 6 goals 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Excerpts of the match between Western GJA, Ghana Medical Association and Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana which took place this afternoon at the Bompeh SHS Park Western GJA conceded 6 goals 😄 Dominic Eduah Ghana Medical Association
Western GJA and Ghana Medical Association gear up for the much awaited 65th GMA Annual General Conference Football gala Join us at the Bompeh SHS Park @2pm this afternoon and cheer your team up ⚽️⚽️⚽️ Ghana Medical Association
Armstrong William Arthur, assembly member for Enoe electoral area mounts a spirited defence against case of ECG meter theft levelled against him… Electricity Company of Ghana Limited
Another broken down truck on the Apowa Ghacem - Beahu road causes another unbearable vehicular traffic today, October 31. This is barely a week after a broken down truck blocked the Agona Nkwanta to Takoradi road for THREE days… Ahanta West Municipal Assembly OGYA 98.3 fm
A member of the Western Region Peace Council Yussif Gyamson fears of an uprising in communities affected by illegal small scale mining. Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana Connect 97.1FM GBC Twin City Radio 94.7/88.1 SKYY POWER 93.5 FM University of Mines and Technology - UMaT Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources-Ghana
“Four more for Nana has been a disaster for the Western Region” - Omanhen of Nsien, Awulai Agyefi Kwame. But does he possess the MORAL GRAVITAS to lash, considering his role in the current state of affairs of the WRegional House of Chiefs????
“Monkey Kakro” is a Sekondi term for an ingrate - WRM…
27th GJA AWARDS…
Residents of Sekondi-Takoradi have this morning hit the streets in a demonstration to express their displeasure over poor roads. 🎥CitiNewsroom
The Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly is set to be ready for use by March 2024. The project is being funded by Goldfields GHANA Limited.
Scores of travellers were left stranded for more than 5 hours Wednesday evening on the Woyoe Engineering stretch of the Takoradi - Agona Nkwanta Road. A broken down trailer blocked the road and caused a long tailback reported to be about 5 minutes walk long. Ahanta West Municipal Assembly SKYY POWER 93.5 FM GBC Twin City Radio 94.7/88.1 Connect 97.1FM Radio 360
The U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Ghana and the University of Mining and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are convening mining stakeholders from across Ghana to brainstorm tech-enabled solutions to illegal mining. As part of “Tech Camp Takoradi” this week, fifty stakeholders including representatives of mining communities and companies, scientists and innovators, policymakers, environmental activists, public health actors, and the media are working with U.S. and African experts on tech-based solutions that mitigate the negative environmental and health effects of illegal mining in Ghana. “Illegal mining is one of the most challenging and serious threats to Ghana’s environment. We are pleased to bring international technology experts to help Ghanaian stakeholders find a sustainable path forward that supports mining communities, while protecting the environment,” U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer Kevin Brosnahan at the opening of the three- day event in Takoradi in the Western Region.
Watch as singer of trending “Cobra” song speaks to JoyNews’ Samuel Kojo Brace on inspiration behind the piece!
The leadership and people of Assorko traditional area in the Shama district have expressed displeasure at being sidelined in the aftermath of the STA-ADDSAMS Enterprise (Omni) quarry disaster.
The leadership and people of Assorko traditional area in the Shama district have expressed displeasure at being sidelined in the aftermath of the STA-ADDSAMS Enterprise (Omni) quarry disaster.
District Chief executive for Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzo says their MP is just creating a scene as if he is the one reshaping the bad road but answering the question about the confrontation between him and DCE, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel, Armah Kofi Buah said, he is not disputing that the road is on the contract but as a leaders they have to find a Solution whenever there is crisis
“Show Down!”: Queen Mother sends strong warning to politicians over Shama explosion
[Video] Workers at Plantations Socfinaf Ghana (PSG), an oil palm plantation company in Daboase in the Wassa East District of the Western Region have embarked on a strike over poor working conditions from Monday, September 19. #WRGJA
Explosion at quarry site - Omni Quarry - in Shama in the Western Region leaves four dead and dozens with life threatening injuries. Several workers - including Chinese Nationals- have been burnt beyond recognition while others remain unaccounted for. #WRGJA
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