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Canada and Ghana deepen ties
The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, has met with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to explore areas of mutual interest and deepen collaboration on Gender Equality, Climate Action , and Social Protection.
Discussions were centered on the intersection of gender and climate change. Both parties recognized that women and girls are disproportionately affected by environmental challenges and agreed on the need for gender-responsive climate policies.
During the meeting, the Minister highlighted a number of legislative and policy priorities currently being advanced by the Ministry.
These include: the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act, the revised National Gender Policy, and the Social Protection Bill. All of which are expected to be submitted to Parliament.
She emphasized that these legal instruments are crucial to building an inclusive society that protects the rights of women, children, and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey also spoke about plans to introduce legislation to provide a legal framework for the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), aimed at ensuring its sustainability and improving the nutritional quality of meals served to children.
The High Commissioner reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to working with Ghana on initiatives that empower women in climate-affected communities and support climate-smart livelihoods.
Both leaders reiterated the importance of collaborative efforts in combating domestic and gender-based violence, ensuring access to quality education and nutrition for children, and establishing systems that promote dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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