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 A massive "Peace Walk" organized by sympathizers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region, shook the town on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024.  The event witnessed a remarkable turnout, with thousands of party members and various party executives, including regional, constituency, and polling station officials in attendance. Led by their Member of Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who also serves as the Majority Chief Whip of the 8th Parliament of Ghana, the NPP supporters flooded the streets of Nsawam in a show of unity and solidarity.  The walk aimed to bring party members together following the recently concluded parliamentary primaries and to promote physical fitness and good health ahead of the December 2024 elections. Frank Annoh-Dompreh emerged victorious in the parliamentary primaries, securing a total of 738 votes, while his opponent, Hayford Siaw, the CEO of the Ghana Library Authority, gathered 228 votes. Addressing

Date: January 2, 2024 In a resounding show of support, the women of Madina Market have hailed Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu as the best Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Constituency to date.  The bustling market, which originated as a small trading hub near the Atima community, has grown into a thriving commercial center, serving numerous suburbs in Ga East and West. Recognizing the significant role the market plays in the economic development of the constituency, MP Sosu has consistently emphasized its importance.  During his campaign visits in 2020, he acknowledged Madina Market as a vital pillar of the community. Since his election, he has made numerous visits to the market, engaging with its business community and constituents. One notable occasion was his post-election thanksgiving visit, where he expressed gratitude to all those who supported his candidacy.  Additionally, through his health outreach initiative, SOSU HEALTH OUTREACH, the MP has organized free Breast Cancer Screenin

The Ghana Police Service has introduced a digital platform for police clearance applications to improve efficiency and accessibility.  The system helps applicants to apply for police clearance certificates online through eservices.police.gov.gh. This certificate helps verify the absence of criminal records and is especially important for visa applicants and travellers.  The traditional process involved embassy notifications, applying in person, and waiting up to ten days. However, the new digital platform, currently in a pilot phase in specific regions, has shown increased convenience and efficiency for applicants. It is expected to be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot phase. To utilize the new digital service, applicants must first register an account on eservices.police.gov.gh. Once registered, applicants can select the desired service type, provide their personal information, and securely make payments through the official government payment platform, Ghana.Gov. Additio

With the vision of becoming center of excellence and provide specialist service to its constituents. Nsawam gov't  hospital has a total staff strength of 881 including Nine(9) medical officers, Five(5) specialist, Two(2) Dentist, Two(2) Optometrist, Three(3) Doctors of pharmacy, Four(4) Physician assistants, Two(2) Medical and Medical Herbalist, 499 Nurses and midwives and 359 support service staff. The nsawam gov't  hospital has awarded fourteen health workers and support staff at the annual staff and retiree awards and night for their outstanding contribution to the healthcare profession of the hospital within the Nsawam-Adoagyiri municipality of the eastern region of Ghana. Nana Otuobour Djan Kwasi, Chief of Aburi, eastern regional health director, heads of various security agencies, leaders of both Muslim and Christian communities, some past staff of the N GH and other invited guest. Mr. George Kweku Yeboah was presented with long service award having completed over 20 year

The National Secretary for the National Projects Advocacy Group of the Ministry of Information, Dr Micheal Kyeremateng, has urged the youth to persist in their entrepreneurial dreams. According to him, the rising rate of unemployment in the country is a cause of worry owing to the fact that “90% of our youth depend on employment by state and private institutions for survival rather than being self employed”. He believes that the phenomenon though is helpful in the short term, would in the long term negatively impact the economy. Thus the need for the youth to be innovative and persist in their business pursuits to drive the economy forward. Dr Kyeremateng made this observation when he addressed some National Service Personnel during their end of service dinner in the Central Region under the theme “Entrepreneurship The Key to Sustainable Development”. Citing his personal experience as a way of encouraging the youth, the Secretary who doubles as the President of the C4C Group of Compani

 The Chief of the Koforidua Asokore, Nana Antwi Panyin II, on Thursday, August 4, 2022 announced Paulina Akosua Nyarkoa as Nana Apesemaka Hene I for Koforidua Asokore.  The short but memorable ceremony which took place in Koforidua Asokore was graced by members of the Gyaase family, some heads of security institutions, residents of Koforidua Asokore, and well-wishers. According to the Chief, the stool name for the new Apesemaka Hene is Nana Apesemaka Hene I.  Born in Aburi Pokrom, the 71-year-old is known in private life as Mrs. Paulina Akosua Nyarkoa. She was married to late Mr. Ebenezer Kwaku Andoh, a native of Takoradi Edna, with whom she they had 10children; 5 girls, and 5 boys. She was born to the late Opanin Kwame Opare and Abrewa Yaa Akor respectively. Paulina Akosua Nyarkoa, the new Apesemaka Hene I of Koforidua Asokore, is a businesswoman. After her announcement and introduction, Nana Apesemaka Hene I thanked the chiefs and elders of the Koforidua Asokore and assured them that