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Hoteliers urged to help fight terrorism
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) in-charge of the Volta Region, Mr Edward Oduro Kwateng has asked hotel operators to screen their clients thoroughly and pass any suspicious information on them to the police without delay.
This, he said, was a necessary move to forestall possible terrorist activities as the country heads for the polls in December 7.
DCOP Oduro Kwateng was opening a day’s seminar on ‘Crime Prevention at Workplaces, Home and the General Elections’ for about 50 selected participants from the hospitality industry, banks, other corporate bodies, public utility organisations and security groups from the region at Ho.
The seminar was meant to equip the participants with modern techniques and tips to prevent crimes in their premises and homes.
He pointed out that Ghana was vulnerable to terrorist attacks, saying terrorists could strike anywhere and anytime.
According to him, the recent agitation by the so-called Western Togoland secessionist group in the Volta Region and some parts of the Eastern Region had raised the risk of terrorist attacks in the country.
“It, therefore, calls for increased vigilance, awareness and personal safety,” the regional commander added.
DCOP Oduro Kwateng highlighted the need for corporate bodies such as banks, hotels, shopping malls, places of worship and businesses to commit greater resources and zeal towards preventing terrorist attacks and other forms of crime.
He touched on the forthcoming general elections and gave the assurance that the police had strategised on how to prevent violence before, during and after the elections.
He warned that the security agencies would deal decisively with people whose conduct undermined national security.
The participants were taken through Potential Terrorism and Related Activities, Personal Security Awareness, and Technology in Crime Fighting, among other topics.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
