Central Region

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Health

Some Ghanaians unaware, unsure of locally manufactured vaccines – Community Survey

June 11, 2026
GNA

By Victoria Agyemang Cape Coast, June 11, GNA – Some Ghanaians are unaware of the country’s plans to manufacture vaccines locally, while others have expressed reservations about choosing locally produced vaccines over…

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National Pensioners Association, Winneba District Chapter Inaugurated 

June 11, 2026
GNA

By J. K Nabary Winneba (C/R) June 11, GNA- The Winneba District Branch of the National Pensioners Association (NPA) has been inaugurated with a call…

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NADMO Director appeals to chiefs to protect flood-prone lands 

June 11, 2026
GNA

By Nana Kwame Essel   Twifo Praso (C/R), June 11, GNA-Mr James Pra, the National Disaster Management Organisation Director for the Twifo- Atti-Morkwa District, has cautioned traditional leaders to refrain from selling waterlogged areas for development purposes.  During a…

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Residents welcome 24-hour economy solar light installation

June 10, 2026
GNA

By Nana Kwame Essel   Twifo Praso (C/R), June 10, GNA – Residents of Twifo Praso, the capital of Twifo- Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region, have expressed appreciation for the installation of solar streetlights under…

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DCE urges residents to stop unauthorised tree felling 

June 9, 2026
GNA

By Samuel Ackon, GNA  Abura Dunkwa (C/R), June 09, GNA- The District Chief Executive for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Mr Daniel Mensah Wardy has urged residents in…

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Tributes Pour in as Books of Condolence Open for Nana Ama Amissah III

June 9, 2026
GNA

By Prince Acquah, GNA  Mankessim (C/R), June 9, GNA – The Akesedo Nsona Royal Family of Mankessim has opened three books of condolence for the public to honour…

Court & Crime

Three arrested as police storm galamsey site on Ghana Water Pipeline at Efutu

June 9, 2026
GNA

By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, June 09, GNA – The Central Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for engaging in illegal mining along…

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JHS graduate, another drown in Twifo-Atti-Morkwa rivers 

June 9, 2026
GNA

By Nana Kwame Essel   Twifo Praso (C/R), June 09, GNA- Heavy rainfall in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region has led to two tragic drownings, including a recent Junior High School…

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Abura Dunkwa Fire Tender Returns After Several Years 

June 9, 2026
GNA

By Samuel Ackon Abura Dunkwa (C/R), June 9, GNA – Residents of Abura Dunkwa in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region and surrounding…

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Agona West Assembly Forms Sanitation Police to Arrest and Prosecute Offenders 

June 8, 2026
GNA

By James Esuon   Agona Swedru (C/R), June 8, GNA – The Agona West Municipal Assembly has established a sanitation police unit to arrest and prosecute residents who dispose…

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Agona West NADMO Issues Flood Alert to Residents 

June 8, 2026
GNA

By James Esuon   Agona Swedru (C/R), June 8, GNA – The Agona West Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued a flood alert…

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Presbyterian Church of Ghana honours two agents at retirement service

June 7, 2026
GNA

By Hannah Awadzi Agona Nsaba (C/R), June 7, GNA – The Ebenezer Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana at Agona Nsaba has held…

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EPA Marks World Environment Day, Calls for Attitudinal Change”  

June 7, 2026
GNA

By J.K. Nabary Winneba (C/R), June 7, GNA – Mr Dawood Abbas, Head of the Kasoa Area Office of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA),…

Health

UNFPA, Mercy Catholic Hospital undertake free surgeries for obstetric fistula patients 

June 7, 2026
GNA

 By Prince Acquah Mankessim (C/ R), June 07, GNA – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the United Nation’s Sexual and Reproductive Health…

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Priest donates to Village of Hope to mark his 51st birthday 

June 7, 2026
GNA

By J. K Nabary Gomoa Tetteh (C/R), June 7, GNA-Reverend Father Daniel Yaw Ganu, Parish Priest of St Augustine’s College Church, Saltpond has donated assorted items worth five thousand Cedis to Village of…

Economy

Central Expo 26 targets 500 exhibitors, 20,000 patrons  

June 6, 2026
GNA

By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, May 06 GNA – The Central Regional Coordinating Council (CRCC) has launched the fifth edition of the Central Regional Investment,…

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No safe form of tobacco: FDA cautions youth against shisha, vapes  

June 6, 2026
GNA

By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, June 06, GNA – The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on a two-day campaign against…

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Mankessim Traditional Council announces demise of Paramount Queen Mother 

June 6, 2026
GNA

By Prince Acquah Mankessim (C/R), June 06, GNA – The Mankessim Traditional Council has officially announced the demise of Nana Ama Amissah III, the Paramount Queen Mother…

Economy

Stakeholder collaboration key to advancing Bakaano Resort Project – EN.AR Limited 

June 5, 2026
GNA

Cape Coast, June 4, GNA – EN.AR Limited, a consultancy firm, has called for stronger collaboration among local authorities, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders…

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Maiden edition of Osahen Afenyo-Markin Excellence Public Lecture held 

June 4, 2026
GNA

By J. K Nabary, GNA    Winneba (C/R), June 04, GNA – The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has hosted the maiden edition of the Osahen Afenyo-Markin Annual…