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PR Professionals Worldwide To Gather For World Public Relations Day Festival

PR Professionals Worldwide To Gather For World Public Relations Day Festival

Business News, General News, International, World News
The Global Media Alliance has announced the 5th edition of the World Public Relations Day Festival, a landmark event uniting professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from across the globe to celebrate and advance public relations. Scheduled for later this year, the festival is expected to attract hundreds of industry professionals, academics, and media personalities worldwide. Now in its fifth year, the festival has become a premier platform for discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities in PR. This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future of PR: Innovation, Trust, and Impact,” reflects the evolving role of public relations in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Attendees can look forward to keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions. Organizers...
Psychiatrist Highlights Mental Health Impact Of UPSA Dress Code

Psychiatrist Highlights Mental Health Impact Of UPSA Dress Code

General News, Health & Wellbeing
The recent controversy surrounding the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)'s dress code has sparked a nationwide discussion about student mental health in academic institutions. Dr. Pearl Adu-Nyarko, psychiatrist and lead clinician at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, emphasized the urgent need to address the psychological effects of such incidents on students. “The issue of dress code has been shown to influence individual performance on the side of the student. It helps students feel prepared and capable as it shows professionalism,” Dr. Adu-Nyarko stated. She noted that these incidents highlight a broader challenge in Ghanaian universities: the lack of structured mental health support systems for students. Dr. Adu-Nyarko advocated for a shift from reactive measures to m...
Presby Moderator Receives Condolence Visit from Apostle Nyamekye

Presby Moderator Receives Condolence Visit from Apostle Nyamekye

Pent TV, Pentecost News
The president of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, today paid a heartfelt visit to the moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, and his wife, Mrs. Benedicta Kwakye, to commiserate with them following the passing of Opanin Samuel Koranteng Ampomah, father of Mrs. Benedicta Kwakye. Accompanied by Apostle Dr. Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe (Executive Council Member and LA Area Head) and Apostle Bright Nyamedor (Director of the Ghana Evangelism Committee), Apostle Nyamekye offered words of comfort and solidarity during this difficult time. In a brief message of consolation, the chairman acknowledged the deep sorrow that accompanies the loss of a loved one, stating, “De...
Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Julius Bio Takes Lead Of Ecowas, Promises A Stronger Future

Africa News, General News
The Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has handed over the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Sierra Leone’s president, Julius Maada Bio. The handover, a regular rotational process, transpired on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, during the 67th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio's election to the one-year term comes at a critical time for ECOWAS, which is currently navigating its most severe challenges in decades. West Africa has seen a concerning rise in military takeovers in recent years. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which are now under military rule, have formally withdrawn from ECOWAS, creating a significant split within the bloc and growing insecurity, and some political analysts suggest ECOWAS lea...
Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

General News, Health & Wellbeing
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to begin a nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in September 2025, targeting over 2.5 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. The initiative aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana. The vaccine will be administered free of charge in schools and health centers across the country. Health officials say the program marks a major step toward cancer prevention and women’s health equity, aligning with global health goals set by the World Health Organization. The campaign will also include public education to raise awareness among parents, teachers, and community leaders. The rollout is expected to significantly reduce future ...
US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

General News, International, World News
Global tensions are escalating after the United States launched a series of precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, marking a significant shift in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The strikes have triggered immediate geopolitical and economic ripples, prompting urgent calls for de-escalation from world leaders. Late last night, American fighter jets struck three of Iran’s most sensitive nuclear facilities. The move follows months of rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, characterized by missile exchanges, drone attacks, and proxy conflicts spanning several continents. Speaking from the White House, President Donald Trump described the operation as a “spectacular military success,” warning Tehran against retaliation. “Any retaliation will be met with force far gre...
FireFighters Contain Koforidua Zongo Blaze, Avert Major Damage

FireFighters Contain Koforidua Zongo Blaze, Avert Major Damage

General News, Ghana News
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Eastern Region swiftly responded to a fire outbreak at Koforidua Zongo, successfully bringing the blaze under control and preventing further destruction. According to officials, a distress call was received, and a team led by ADO Il Yenli promptly arrived at the scene. The fire had engulfed a chamber and hall, as well as part of a three-bedroom apartment. The team managed to contain the flames quickly, fully extinguishing the fire shortly afterward. While the fire caused extensive damage to the chamber and hall, destroying household items such as furniture and electrical appliances, only partial damage was reported in one room of the three-bedroom structure. The rest of the building was saved due to the quick interventio...
From Silver Screen To Diplomatic Scene: Kalsoume Sinare Appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain

From Silver Screen To Diplomatic Scene: Kalsoume Sinare Appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain

General News, Ghana News
Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe has made a dramatic leap from the film industry into the world of diplomacy. The award-winning screen icon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as Ghana’s ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. Her nomination was announced as part of a major diplomatic reshuffle involving 15 individuals nominated for ambassadorial, high commissioner, and consul-general roles. According to an official letter from the Office of the President, dated June 10, 2025, and signed by Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, the appointments follow consultations with the Council of State. The letter directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to initiate the necessary steps to process the nominees. “She’s long graced our screens with...
23 Arrested, 64 Chafang Machines Destroyed in Police Anti-Galamsey Raid

23 Arrested, 64 Chafang Machines Destroyed in Police Anti-Galamsey Raid

General News, Ghana News
The Ghana Police Service has intensified its clampdown on illegal mining activities in the Western Region, leading to the arrest of 23 individuals and the disarming of multiple mining machines. As part of an intelligence-led operation, police personnel carried out targeted raids in the Wassa Akropong District. During the operation along the Wassa Akropong–Japa–Dadieso road, 23 suspects were apprehended. The team further extended its efforts to the Obeng Mining Group site at Wassa Japa, where 64 changfan machines were disabled to disrupt illegal mining operations. In another operation at Wassa Dominase, officers responded to a tip-off about illegal mining activities near the Goil and Energy Oil filling stations along the Agona Amenfi–Gyedua Kesse Junction Road. There, seven changfan m...
Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards—NIA Directs Financial Institutions

General News
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has cautioned financial institutions and other entities against photocopying the Ghana Card, citing potential risks to personal data security.   Speaking in an exclusive interview on Pent News at 6:30pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Williams Ampomah Darlas, Director of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, emphasized the authority’s stance against the practice. Mr. Darlas clarified that while the NIA supports proper identity verification, institutions must adhere to approved procedures. He referenced a directive issued by the Bank of Ghana on March 3, prohibiting banks from photocopying Ghana Cards, and stressed that compliance remains a priority.   “Our primary concern is to protect citizens from unauthorized use of their personal d...
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