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GNAD urges media to champion issues of deaf inclusion
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) has urged the Ghanaian media to play a stronger role in ensuring access to information and inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
The call was made by Mr Juventus Duorinaah, Executive Director of GNAD, as part of activities marking this year’s International Week of the Deaf (IWD), which is celebrated globally every September under the auspices of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).
This year’s celebration is themed: ‘No Human Rights without Sign Language Rights.’
According to him, the theme resonates with GNAD’s ongoing advocacy to remove communication barriers and secure the linguistic rights of the deaf community in Ghana.
Mr Duorinaah explained that the recognition of sign language as a human right was supported by international commitments, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), particularly Article 9 on accessibility.
He added that other frameworks, such as UN General Assembly Resolutions A/RES/72/161 and A/ RES/72/162, which proclaim September 23 as the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL), further affirmed the importance of accessible information and communication.
As part of the celebration, GNAD would host a Media Forum under the theme: ‘no human rights without sign language rights: What role will the Ghanaian media play in ensuring access to information and inclusion?’
The forum will convene heads of news, station managers, directors of TV, producers, publishers, and other key industry players to deliberate on practical ways to promote inclusive communication.
“The media is a key driver of public information and awareness, and it holds a unique responsibility to ensure deaf people are not left behind,” Mr Duorinaah stated.
“By championing inclusion through sign language interpretation and accessible formats, Ghanaian media outlets can help advance the rights and dignity of deaf citizens while strengthening the country’s commitments to international human rights obligations,” he added.
The discussions will spotlight challenges that hinder the deaf’s access to media content and explore strategies for promoting deaf inclusion in the Ghanaian media landscape.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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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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