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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.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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