Assembly Members praise intensified patrols on Obuasi-Dunkwa road, call for similar action on Kunka–Hia–Mile 9 stretch. Members of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly have commended the Ashanti South Regional Police Command for its sustained efforts in combating armed robbery attacks along the Obuasi-Dunkwa Highway. The commendation was made during deliberations at […]

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has said it will move quickly to roll out practical measures to protect residents from extreme heat, after meeting with the Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) on Monday. This came up when the PHC Africa Deputy Director at Vital Strategies, Mr Joseph Ngamije, paid a […]

As part of efforts to combat filth and improve sanitation in the Garden City, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to revisit the “Samansaman” concept. ‘Samansaman’ refers to an official house-to-house sanitary inspector who summons people who dispose of waste improperly to the assembly for punishment. In view […]

The Obuasi Municipal Assembly has secured a US$50,000 climate action grant, while the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has unveiled a bold development agenda to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and transform the municipality into a more resilient and sustainable urban centre. The MCE made this known when she […]

The Obuasi Municipal Police Commander, DSP Francis Ekoh, has announced the introduction of a 24-hour police duty shift system in the municipality to enhance security and support round-the-clock economic activities. The initiative, currently being piloted at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality, is expected to improve public confidence and […]

The Northern Region has been tasked to plant approximately 1.1 million trees under the government’s 2026 Tree for Life Initiative, with authorities calling on residents, institutions, and community groups to actively participate in the month-long environmental campaign. The target was announced during the regional launch of the initiative in Tamale […]

Assembly Members of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly have renewed calls for the establishment of a dedicated fire station in the municipality following concerns and public discussions surrounding a fire engine donated by AngloGold Ashanti. The issue came up during deliberations at the Assembly’s ongoing meeting, where members sought clarification on […]

The Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kweku Agyemang Kwarteng, has reiterated his strong support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), arguing that such a move would enhance accountability and strengthen local governance. According to him, electing MMDCEs would make them directly accountable […]

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has disclosed that the government will provide additional funding from the Minerals Development Fund to improve road infrastructure in mining communities across the region. “In mining areas, the government has decided to make additional allocations under the Minerals Fund specifically to cater for […]

The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has assured residents of Koforidua Zongo that the reconstruction of the roads will be done soon to ease movement and boost development. The assurance came during her address to Muslim worshippers at the Koforidua Central Mosque during their Eid al-Adha celebration, […]