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Military Engineers to construct road network for Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Eco Park
The 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces is set to undertake the construction of the entire road network within the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park.
The directive was issued by the Ministry of Defence and the Military High Command.
According to the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, the move is aimed at accelerating industrialisation and tourism development in the Central Region.
He said the specialised military engineering unit, which undertook earthworks for the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, will now lead works in Gomoa.
“This landmark directive marks a major step towards the implementation of two of President John Dramani Mahama’s most ambitious development initiatives for the Central Region, laying the foundation for what is envisioned to become one of Africa’s largest industrial parks and a world-class ecotourism destination,” the MP stated.
Yesterday, a team from the 48 Engineers Regiment, led by Capt. Abrokwah, made its first official visit to both project sites to conduct preliminary inspections in preparation for the road construction works.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two staff members of Aduman Senior High School over alleged sexual misconduct against a male student.
The teachers are Mr. Isaac Yankey and Mr. Palance Kwakye.
According to GES, Management received reports of the alleged sexual misconduct involving the two staff members against the male student.
Following receipt of the report, the matter was referred to the Police for investigation. The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident.
In addition, Management has interdicted the two teachers pending the outcome of the investigations.
The alleged victim has also been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being.
Management has assured the public that appropriate measures will continue to be taken to ensure that all students learn in a safe environment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against a fraudulent fundraising campaign being aired on Ghanaian televisions, which falsely solicits money to support patients seeking surgical treatment through Mercy Ships.
Mercy Ships International, an international Christian organisation providing free surgical care and education across Africa, currently has its hospital vessel, The Global Mercy, docked at the Tema Port.
The vessel is expected to provide free surgeries to more than 2,500 Ghanaians over a 10-month period ending in June 2027.
The Ministry has clarified that patients scheduled for treatment were identified and pre-screened ahead of the vessel’s arrival through a coordinated process involving Mercy Ships and the Ministry, based on established medical and eligibility criteria.
According to them, Mercy Ships is currently operating at full capacity and is not accepting additional patients for the ongoing field service.
The Ministry emphasised that payments or registrations through third parties will not guarantee access to treatment.
The fraudulent broadcast, featuring an organisation identified as ‘HELP Save LIFE Foundation,’ solicits financial contributions through an MTN Mobile Money account.
“The Ministry wishes to state categorically that the campaign is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Mercy Ships,” the statement noted.
They reminded the public that all medical services provided by Mercy Ships are entirely free, and no patient is required to make payments, donations or mobile money transfers to access treatment.
Members of the public have therefore been advised not to make payments, share personal or financial information with individuals claiming to facilitate access to the services, or engage with similar suspicious solicitations.
The ministry encouraged the public to rely solely on official Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships communication channels for accurate information on medical services and patient access.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
