Western Region In Focus

22/08/2020

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo on Tuesday August 18, 2020 began a two day working visit of the Western Region. The president first made a stop at Egyam in the Ahanta West Municipal to inspect the 3km Egyam- Akyeryin road. Speaking to a crowd of religious leaders and residents of the communities, His Excellency Akuffo Addo reassured that the roads would be tarred, indeed as he has promised.At Nzema East Municipal, the president made a stop at Axim, the capital to inspect the ongoing sea defense system and boat landing site projects. He also visited Bamiakor to inaugurate the Akango/Duale Community Mining Programme. At the Ellembele District, he visited the site of the Nzema Maanle Council at Esiama and cut sod for the commencement of Ellembele roads, totalling over 200km.The president also visited Tarkwa Nsueaem where he first stopped at Nsuaem to lay bricks for the commencement of Nsueam S.H.S. He wrapped up day one of the tour at Aboso, also in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal where His Excellency inaugurated a Community Mining program and cut sod for the construction of a Gold Processing Factory. He assured residents of the redevelopment of the Aboso Glass Factory. On the second day, His Excellency the President continued his tour of the region in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan area, Effia Kwesimintsim and Shama district where he cut sod for the construction of a 100 bed capacity hospital, Reconstruction of the Takoradi market circle, Construction of a composite waste plant at Assakae, GNPC Operational Headquarters in Takoradi and also inspected the railway lines at Essiem in the Essikado-Ketan constituency. Please don't forget to subscribe the channel below for more info. Thank you..
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo on Tuesday August 18, 2020 began a two day working visit of the Western Region. The president first made a stop at Egy...

17/08/2020

The Western Regional Minister Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has cut sod for the establishment of a new starch processing factory in Ghana.
The first phase of the project which has the capacity to process 20 tons of cassava per day and provide one thousand six hundred direct and indirect jobs will be located at Wassa Esikuma Katieso in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality.
The second phase of the project which is expected to start in six months will process not less than 300 tons per day and it is anticipated to employ about five thousand people directly and indirectly.
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The Western Regional Minister Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has cut sod for the establishment of a new starch processing factory in Ghana. The first phase ...

16/07/2020

The New Patriotic Party government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo as president has education as its topmost priority as it believes it is a key to both individual and national development.
The implementation of their flagship program the free SHS policy, though laudable has brought with it major problems regarding congestion in second cycle institutions.
To curb that temporarily, the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service have introduced the track system that allows a group of junior high school students to take turns to have their lessons and examinations.
While at it, the Government is also undertaking major infrastructural projects in almost all Senior High Schools across the country to eventually do away with the track system, and allow all student to be in school for the maximum period of time, and the Western Region has had its fair share.
On Friday July,10 2020 Regional Minister Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah handed over a dining Hall complex and auxiliary facilities and a Six Unit Classroom block in Fiaseman Senior High School and Tarkwa Senior High School respectively, both in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality.

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The New Patriotic Party government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo as president has education as its topmost priority as it believes it is a key to both ...

29/06/2020

Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Western Regional Minister urges all and sundry to go out and register their names on the voters' roll.

26/06/2020

On Wednesday, June 24, the Deputy Regional Minister, Hon. Gifty E. K**i toured a number of Senior High Schools in some selected Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to assess how the President’s directives were being implemented and to also get firsthand information on challenges facing the schools. Please follow the link below for more information and don't forget to subscribe. Thanks for watching.
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On Wednesday, June 24, the Deputy Regional Minister, Hon. Gifty E. K**i toured a number of Senior High Schools in some selected Metropolitan, Municipal, and ...

18/06/2020

It is the Western Regional Minister's birthday and we can't keep cool. Happy Birthday Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah

16/06/2020

Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah eulogizes Hon. Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam who passed on on Friday June 12 in a COVID-19 related case.

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Hon. Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam, affectionately known as K.K Sam passed on to glory on Friday June 12, 2020. His death as confirmed by President Nana Addo ...

13/06/2020

Mayor of Sekondi Takoradi joins the fathers

28/05/2020

Major markets in the Western Regional Capital of Sekondi- Takoradi closed down for a week. This is how Market Circle looks like on Thursday May 28.

Security officials we're there to ensure the directives we're being adhered to.

27/05/2020

Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service arrests a Recruitment Fraudster.

27/05/2020

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16/05/2020

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service in a space of 3days this week has intercepted and prevented some ECOWAS Nationals trying to enter and exit Ghana through unapproved routes in Jomoro District of the western region. Please follow the below for more details and don't forget to subscribe our channel ''Western Region In Focus'' for more news items. Thank you.
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The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service in a space of 3days this week has intercepted and prevented some ECOWAS Nationals trying to ent...

16/05/2020

The Western Regional Coordinating Council’s fight to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus continues unabated. On Thursday 14th April, 2020, the Coastal Development Authority donated 40,000 nose mask and sanitizers to the Western Regional Coordinating Council to be distributed across the 14 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the region to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Please follow the link below for more details and don't forget to subscribe. Thank you.
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The Western Regional Coordinating Council’s fight to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus continues unabated. On Thursday 14th April, 2020, the Coastal D...

28/04/2020

26/04/2020

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo singles out the Western Regional Capital, Sekondi Takoradi for effectively implementing the Social Distancing Protocol in its markets.
Ayeekoo to all market women, let us keep it up!

21/04/2020

On Monday April, 20 Western Regional Minister Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah inspected a laboratory facility at the Regional Veterinary Office that has been improved to begin testing for COVID-19 in the region.

Eagles' Properties, operators of Palms Lodge in Takoradi made a cash donation of Ghc 25,000 to resource the lab to begin work on earnest.

15/04/2020

Metropolitan, Municipal and District Information Officers of the Information Services Department,Western Region met earlier today to restrategize on how to properly educate and sensitize people of the region against COVID-19.

15/04/2020

Takoradi Technical University donates 10,000 nose masks to Traders, Regional Health Directorate, the Media, among others to help halt the spread of COVID-19 in the Western Region.

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14/04/2020

Takoradi Technical University presents face masks to Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah for onward presentation to traders in the various markets in the region.

13/04/2020

This video seeks to inform viewers of how people of the Western Region have been cautious and adhering to the directives of his excellency the President by staying indoors just to protect themselves and families after the region recorded its first case of the Coronavirus in the Shama district. Please the link below to view and subscribe to our channel for more news items in the Western Region
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13/04/2020

First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 In the Western Region

12/04/2020

The number of confirmed cases of the Coronairus (COVID-19) has increased to 566. The breakdown: four (4) have been treated, discharged and tested negative, 552 cases have been categorised as mild disease on treatment, two (2) moderate to severe cases, none currently on ventilators and eight (8) have passed

12/04/2020

Regional Break Down of Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ghana.
Western Region records its first case.

12/04/2020

The Hon. Regional Minister wishes you all a Happy Easter!

09/04/2020

COVID-19; Regional Minister Schools Bogoso Market Women.

On his routine visits to markets and other points of convergence in the region Tuesday April 7, the Regional Minister, Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah used the opportunity to reiterate the measures required to prevent COVID-19 in the Bogoso market.
"Stay distance apart from each other so that when others sneeze, droplets may not fall on you. One other thing I need you to do is to wear the nose masks. If you don't find one to buy, you can sew a simple one with pieces of cloth. Do one for yourself and some for the family as we are told that one can attract the virus via us via openings such as the mouth, nose ears and the like", he educated the market women.

On his routine visits to markets and other points of convergence in the region Tuesday April 7, the Regional Minister, Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah used t...

08/04/2020

COVID-19; MARKETS IN WESTERN REGION DISINFECTED
From Sekondi-Takoradi to Wassa Akropong, through Agona Nkwanta, Tarkwa, Bogoso and Prestea Himan, one thing was evidently common; a conspicuous absence of the usual hustle and bustle that accompanies economic activities.
This was the case on Monday April 6, as the Western Regional Coordinating Council kick started a disinfection exercise, an additional measure to help prevent the further spread of the global pandemic, COVID-19, particularly in the Western Region. Shop owners and transport operators were directed to stay away to allow the markets and transport terminals to be disinfected.
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07/04/2020

Regional Minister Donates 200 Bags of Cement to Himan Basic School.

While on a working visit to various MMDA's in the region on Tuesday April 7, Western Regional Minister, Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah donated 200 bags of cement to aid the construction of a 6 Unit Classroom Block with ICT Lab and Common Room in Himan, initiated by the community.
The Minister who also doubles as the Acting MCE for Prestea Huni Valley made the donations while he paid a courtesy call on the Divisional Chief of Himan- Prestea, Nana Nteboa Pra IV.

Addressing the Minister, Nana Nteboa Prah IV was full of praises for the developmental projects the government is executing. He was particularly grateful for the progress made on the construction of Prestea and Himan roads.
On behalf of the Prestea Government Hospital, he passionately appealed for Personal Protective Equipment, as the facility has been selected to handle possible COVID-19 cases in the area. He further requested that the District Police Command be elevated to a Divisional status.
In his response, Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko- Mensah who is also MP for Takoradi was delighted that the Chief was embarking on projects that makes education more accessible in the area, underscoring the relevance of education in this era.

He further assured that by later same day, the hospital will take delivery of the PPE's as the Regional administration has dispatched some. While at it, he mentioned that the MP for the area and Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture was on her way from Accra with more of the Equipment...when I get to Takoradi, I will have a discussion with my Regional Police Commander to see what can be done to get police depots to the places in Himan that requires it. We will also see what can be done to get you an independent division off Tarkwa Police Division", he said in response to the request for a police division in the area.

Dr. Darko- Mensah reechoed government's commitment to complete all the roads leading to and in Himan and Prestea for the benefit of the people that live there.

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07/04/2020

COVID- 19; Sekondi-Takoradi MP’s Donate to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

The emergence of the COVID-19 in Ghana has revived philanthropy among Ghanaians of all walks of life; more so, political leaders.

On Tuesday April 7, the Association of Members of Parliament in the twin city of Sekondi-Takoradi; Joe Ghartey, Essikado/Ketan, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, Takoradi, Joseph Cudjoe, Effia, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Sekondi and Joseph Mensah, Kwesimintsim donated Personal Protective Equipment to the only referral hospital in the Western Region, Effia Nkwanta.

While making the donation to the hospital, Dr. Okyere Darko-Mensah who is also the Regional Minister underscored the need for the Regional hospital to stand prepared, though the region is yet to record any case of COVID-19.

“We all know that in the whole of the Western Region, Effia Nkwanta is our largest hospital, therefore any major case is likely to be handled by the facility. So if you see us here, we have come to donate 100 Veronica Buckets, 100 Coveralls, 100 Disposable Aprons, 100 Boxes of Nose Masks, 100 Head Nets and Gloves, 100 Pairs of Boots, 100 Safety Medical Goggles, 580 Bottles of Hand Sanitizers, 20 Packs of Water and a sum of Ghc 10,000”, he said as he handed over the items to help fight COVID-19 in the Region in his capacity as Secretary of the Association of MP’s.

The Ghc 50,000 worth of items donated to the Hospital was received by Medical Director for Effia-Nkwanta, Dr Joseph Kojo Tambil. He expressed profound gratitude to the MP’s for coming to their support in getting the hospital more prepared in its fight against the coronavirus.

Also present for the donation were MP’s of Kwesimintsim and Sekondi Joseph Mensah and Andrew Egyapa Mercer, affectionately called Bobo, respectively.

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06/04/2020

COVID-19; MARKETS IN WESTERN REGION DISINFECTED

From Sekondi-Takoradi to Wassa Akropong, through Agona Nkwanta, Tarkwa, Bogoso and Prestea Himan, one thing was evidently common; a conspicuous absence of the usual hustle and bustle that accompanies economic activities.
This was the case on Monday April 6, as the Western Regional Coordinating Council kick started a disinfection exercise, an additional measure to help prevent the further spread of the global pandemic, COVID-19, particularly in the Western Region. Shop owners and transport operators were directed to stay away to allow the markets and transport terminals to be disinfected.

The Regional Minister, Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah while inspecting the progress of the work in the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies expressed profound gratitude to the people of the Western Region for strictly adhering to the directives issued.

“Western Region is special, in the sense that we contribute up to 60% of all of Ghana’s revenue. Today, Accra, Kumasi, Obuasi and parts of Central Region has been locked down because of COVID-19. In line with the president’s vision to defeat the virus, it is prudent all regions in the country take proactive steps to prevent same. We started off by advising everyone to be keen on hand washing, and then keep a social distance. To add up now is the ‘spraying’ you are going to embark on, because we are told that the virus can stay in the atmosphere for some 2-3 hours, and may fall on surfaces”, he said charging a group of young men poised to disinfect in Tarkwa- Nsuaem markets

The minister who also doubles as the MP for Takoradi further explained chlorine, the chemical being used for the disinfection exercise is safe for human consumption.
From Tarkwa, he proceeded to Bogoso, Prestea Himan and Wassa Akropong where he personally led the disinfecting teams in the exercise.

27/03/2020

Western Region in Focus visits the Takoradi Port to assess the implementation of the directives of His Excellency the President at the port, a major entry point into Ghana.
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Western Region in Focus visits the Takoradi Port to asses the implementation of the directives of His Excellency the President at the port, a major entry point.

25/03/2020

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24/03/2020

The Western Regional Coordinating Council has launched the Education and Sensitization campaign on COVID-19 and engaged market and transport representatives and other stake holders in the region

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24/03/2020

MARKET AND TRANSPORT LEADERS RECEIVE EDUCATION ON COVID-19.
The increasing numbers of confirmed cases for COVID-19 in Ghana has warranted that intense education be carried to all nook and crannies of the country. The latest cases were confirmed on March 21 and are believed to be imported, according to the Ghana Health Service. Currently, COVID-19 has affected 24 persons with 1 death.
In line with central government’s efforts to curb the pandemic, the Western Regional Coordinating Council on Monday March 23, officially launched the Education and ‘Sensitization of Market representatives and Other Important Stakeholders on COVID-19’ at Regional Coordinating Council, Sekondi.
In his welcome address, the Regional Minister and MP for Takoradi, Dr. Kwabena Okyeye Darko-Mensah reiterated the directives issued by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on how to cease the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana.
He further commended residents of the Western Region for heeding to the calls of the president of the republic and charged them to keep at it until the virus is defeated. Dr. Darko-Mensah was hopeful that having initiated and won personal and collective battles in homes and work places, similar determination and tenacity will ensure that the war against the global pandemic COVID-19 shall be won.
“Determination, oneness, tenacity of purpose and the can-do-spirit is what is required to defeat this enemy which seems to threaten the foundation of our beloved country and our very existence and survival”, he said.
On her part, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, Hon. Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture and MP for Prestea Huni Valley, delivering a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency the President, explained that the President’s directives are because he values every life and wants to safeguard same.
She underscored the uniquely significant roles the market and transport unions play in the day to day lives of the Ghanaian as the reason why the government has been hesitant in closing them down. She emphasized that it is there even more important that hygiene mechanisms be strictly adhered to, to prevent the spread of the global pandemic.
“We must ensure that the education is done properly at the various markets and lorry parks. This is because the moment the pandemic hits any of these two, the spread may be too difficult to contain”, she said charging the market and transport union leaders.
She suggested to the market women to consider taking turns during the seven days of the week to sell their goods so as to properly implement the social distancing advised by health experts.
The Tourism, Arts and Culture minister on behalf of central government donated Veronica Buckets, Liquid Soap, Hand Sanitizer and Tissue Towels to the Regional Minister who in turn handed them over to the MMDCE’s for onward presentation to the market and transport union leaders present.
Senior nursing officers demonstrated the proper ways of hand washing and hand sanitizer use to be taught to their families, traders at the market, drivers and passengers.
In attendance at the launch were the Honorable Deputy Regional Minister, Gifty E. K**i, Regional Chief Director, Mr. Michael Ataogye, Honorable Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executives of Sekondi-Takoradi, Hon. Anthony K.K Sam, Effia Kwesimintsm, Hon. Kojo Acquah, Elembelle, Hon. Kwasi Bonzoh, Wassa East, Hon. Wilson Arthur and Ahanta West, Hon. Henrietta Mary Eyison.
Also present were the members of the Regional Security Council, Paramount Queen Mother of Essikado, Nana Ekua Kodu II, market and transport leaders from the respective Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies who had their turn to enumerate the measures they have put in place at the various markets and lorry parks to help curb the pandemic.

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20/03/2020

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