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Ban on drumming, noise-making lifted in Ga Mashie
The Ga Traditional Council (GTC) on Thursday, June 12 lifted the ban on drumming and noise making in the Ga Traditional Area.
It was marked by ceremonies held at Gbese-Blohum and Abola in Ga Mashie.
The ban, announced on May 12, was part of customary rites leading to the celebration of the Ga Homowo festival.
In a statement from the Office of the Ga Mantse, the council commended the cooperation it enjoyed by churches, mosques, residents and the communities within Ga Mashie.
“The Ga Traditional Council (GTC) is especially appreciative of the commendable cooperation shown by most churches, mosques, residents and entire communities, whose adherence to this sacred custom is deeply valued,” it said.
It stated that the ban was consistent with regulations under the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), which prohibit excessive noise-making.
The statement also commended the Wulomei, Chiefs, Asafoatsemei, Royal Courtiers and all functionaries who worked diligently to ensure a smooth and respectful observance of the ban.
“The Ga Traditional Council remains committed to enhancing measures to prevent unauthorised enforcement and ensure full compliance with traditional rules governing this important period,” the statement indicated.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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First Lady, Lordina Mahama address 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai
The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the prestigious 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai.
The programme held at Hilton Hotel was attended by First Ladies from about 15 African and Asian countries.
The First Lady shared insights on strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women, and celebrating the impactful partnership between Ghana and the Merck Foundation over the past 13 years.
Mrs Mahama also underscored the critical role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the “More Than a Mother” campaign, working to break the stigma around infertility and promote gender equality.
At the Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs.Lordina Mahama through her presentation showed video documentary of her varied projects aimed at impacting lives.
The documentary showcased her extensive works in Education, health and other sectors of the country.
This received applauds and commendation from her colleague First Ladies and leadership of Merck Foundation.
Expressing gratitude to the Merck Foundation, she reiterated her and the Lordina Foundation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for enhanced initiatives in health, education, and combating social stigma across Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Dubai
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Police arrest five suspects for robbery at Dompom in Western Region
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at a mining site at Dompim in the Western Region.
Preliminary investigations established that five armed men attacked the mining site, robbing workers of gold concentrate amidst gunfire.
One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was arrested at the scene by workers at the site while the others escaped.
Suspect Akwasi Abban admitted to the robbery and mentioned the site foreman, Ebenezer Soore, as the person who provided information to the robbery syndicate.
Suspect Soore was subsequently arrested.
Three of the accomplices, Elijah Arthur alias Possible, Elisha Arthur alias Skonzy, and David Agyarko alias Big Man, were later arrested on June 2, 2025.
All the suspects have since been put before court and remanded into prison custody.
