Goldstar Air, the most promising airline of the year, will soon initiate flights to and from the Wa Airport (WZA). The airport serves the people of the Upper West Region of Ghana and is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited. Upper West Region is in the northwestern part of Ghana and is bordered by Upper East Region to the east, Northern Region to the south, and Burkina Faso to the west and north. Wa Airport is the fifth busiest commercial airport in Ghana. The Wa airport located approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) north of the city center has a runway…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Dr. Da Costa Aboagye, the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has revealed a new program that will allow Ghanaians to receive free medical examinations on their birthdays at any healthcare facility. Dr. Aboagye revealed that the committee in charge of carrying out this initiative is nearing the end of its stakeholder engagement process during a media interview on Thursday, May 16. He expressed his satisfaction that the NHIA has optimized its procedures to enable the achievement of this objective. According to Dr. Aboagye, this initiative further demonstrates the NHIA’s dedication to improving Ghanaians’ access to healthcare services…
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a pivotal time for media, medical professionals and policymakers to unite in addressing the profound impact of mental health on individuals, families and communities. Broadcast networks and local TV and radio stations provide Americans’ most trusted news, and take seriously their responsibility to provide accurate, useful public health information. NAB provides stations with tools for mental health coverage, including reporting resources and PSAs to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In addition, broadcasters across the country are interviewing local experts and providing actionable tools to help their communities break the stigma around…
The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has shown massive readiness ahead of the 13th Africa Games scheduled for March 8–24, 2024, in Accra. With few weeks to the commencement of the continent’s biggest sporting event, host Ghana, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo and more countries have signed up to compete for laurels in Armwrestling. The games is expected to produce a world-class and memorable event on the back of the successful hosting of the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship in June last 2023 as same was used as the qualifier for the Africa…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has held bilateral discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mochizuki Hisanobu on the completion of key road infrastructure projects in Ghana. The bilateral meeting underscored the appreciation of the Ghanaian government for Japan’s consistent support in driving socio-economic development, particularly in the infrastructure sector. “I wish to express the appreciation of the government of Ghana to the Prime Minister and the people of Japan for their contributions to the development of our country, particularly in the provision of infrastructure”, said Mr. Asenso-Boakye. Minister Asenso-Boakye further urged Ambassador Hisanobu to expedite…
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the new Minister for Roads and Housing, has assured the government of Japan of the continued commitment of the government of Ghana on initiatives within the roads and highways sector. He made this known when he received His Excellency Mochizuki Hisanobu, the Ambassador of Japan to Ghana, for a brief meeting at the Ministry for Roads and Highways. The discussions also addressed issues on the progress of key projects such as the Kumasi Inner Ring Road (Asokwa to Santansi Roundabout) and the Tema-Motorway Interchange Phase 2 where necessary measures are being put in place to ensure smooth delivery…
Focus 1 Group Limited showed love and support to the prisoners at the Sekondi Central Prison by giving them a variety of necessities on Valentine’s Day. This left the prisoner population beaming. The Adu-Mante Foundation is the driving force behind this yearly event, which strives to share love and lessen the struggles of individuals incarcerated. Mrs. Evelyn Adu-Mante, Director of Focus 1 Distribution, spoke to the media on behalf of Kwame Adu-Mante, CEO of Focus 1 Group, and said the gesture embodied the genuine essence of Valentine’s Day. She went on to say that this wonderful custom has been upheld…
In preparation for the thirteenth All-African Games which is fast approaching, the men’s football draw was conducted on February 1 2024 so as to pair participating teams into groups.Ghana, the host nation, will compete against Congo, The Gambia, and Benin in Group A. Group B consists of Nigeria, South Sudan, Senegal, Uganda and Tunisia The football competition at the 2023 Africa Games will be held in Accra, Cape Coast, and Baba Yara stadiums. The dates of the 13th All African Games are set for Friday, March 8, 2024, through Saturday, March 23, 2024.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Ghana Football Association will host a press conference at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi to discuss issues concerning the Africa Cup of Nations competition. The Black Stars’ group stage exit and lack of success in any of the games played in Ivory Coast has left supporters and the media furious and demanding answers. The GFA has scheduled a press conference for the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi in an attempt to address the growing pressure. The administration of President Kurt Okraku organized this “MEET THE PRESS” session with the goal of promoting open communication and…
The Ghana Football Association has announced that a review meeting between the Management & Technical Team came to a conclusion that Black Stars’ camping venue set for it has South Africa ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations be changed. A training camp was originally supposed to commence for Ghana on Sunday, December 31, 2023, and run for ten days, leading up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament in Cote D’Ivoire. The squad will now camp in Kumasi starting on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, as a result of the change of decision. The team’s international friendly against…