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Bridget Bonnie appointed Head of Information at Ghana High Commission in the UK
Ghanaian media professional Bridget Bonnie-Agbenyor has been appointed as the Head of Information at the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
In a message shared on social media, Ms. Bonnie described the appointment as a “profound honour” and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve her country in such an important role.
“It is a profound honour to serve at the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as the Head of Information. I am sincerely grateful for this privilege and remain deeply committed to advancing the Mission’s communication and public diplomacy agenda,” she wrote.
Ms. Bonnie said she looks forward to working under the leadership of Her Excellency Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, to help achieve the Mission’s key goals and strengthen Ghana’s image abroad.
She added that her work will align with the Resetting Agenda of President John Dramani Mahama, which focuses on national renewal, effective governance, and youth empowerment.
Bridget Bonnie expressed appreciation to President Mahama and all who contributed to her appointment.
She also thanked Ghanaians, especially the youth, for their encouragement and support.
“To my fellow Ghanaians and the teeming youth across the country, thank you for the love and support. Together, we will build the Ghana we want,” she said.
Her appointment is seen as part of efforts to enhance Ghana’s international communications and strengthen relations with the Ghanaian community in the UK and Ireland.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
