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Boost for RMU’s Research, Innovation Drive
Participants and organisers at the training
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra has received a significant boost in its efforts to become a leading research and innovation hub, after receiving the Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID) Global Participation Fund (GPT).
Essentially, the RMU has been awarded a grant of $19,291.00 to support its participation in the Global Participation Programme. The project, titled “ORCID Adoption in Academic Institutions in Ghana,” will run from now until January 2025.
ORCID is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting openness, trust, and inclusion in the academic and research communities.
As a result of the grant, the RMU last Thursday, has began a nationwide training programme for faculty members, librarians, researchers, graduate, and post-graduate students.
Additionally, the university plans to organise in-person training sessions, workshops, and seminars in collaboration with the Ghana Library Association (GLA) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH). These activities aim to enhance the research visibility of Ghanaian researchers and academic institutions.
During the opening of the training session, Dr. Jethro W. Brooks, the Acting Vice Chancellor for RMU, emphasised that the grant from ORCID’s GPT reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation.
Dr. Brooks expressed gratitude to ORCID for their investments in the future of education and research worldwide. He also commended Dr. Amy Pascalia Abra Asimah, the University Librarian, and Dr. Robert G.M Nyamah, the Head of Research, Consultancy, and Innovation, for their efforts in securing the grant.
“This grant marks the beginning of a new era for RMU, and we aim to win a minimum of two grants per year moving forward,” Dr. Brooks stated.
He added, “This grant aligns perfectly with our mission at RMU, allowing us to play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of ORCID among Ghanaian academic institutions.”
Dr. Abra Asimah, the University Librarian, explained that the project’s objective is to introduce and adopt ORCID to enhance the visibility of research, researchers, and academic institutions in Ghana.
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
