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  The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Germany, will mark World Environment Day 2026 with a training programme to equip journalists with skills for safe and responsible environmental reporting. The initiative targets selected journalists and aims to strengthen their capacity to report accurately on environmental issues while protecting themselves, especially when covering high-risk areas such as illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. “Journalists play a key role in shaping public understanding and promoting sustainable development through accurate and ethical reporting. " " But we must also protect ourselves in the line of duty,”* Ashanti GJA Chairman Kofi Adu Domfeh said ahead of the programme. Participants will receive training in environmental journalism, responsible reporting on mining activities, risk assessment, conflict-sensitive reporting, and safety measures for volatile environments.  S...

  Promasidor Ghana Limited marked World Milk Day by reaching more than 10,000 students across selected schools in the Ashanti Region, under the theme “The Role of Women in Daily Nourishment.” As part of the celebration, pupils of T.I. Ahmadiyya Basic School, Afaus Love School, and State Experimental Basic School received Cowbell milk products and exercise books to support both their nutrition and education. Speaking at the event on Monday, June 1, 2026, Brand Executive for Cowbell, Linda Akua Penny, highlighted the health benefits of milk and urged parents to prioritize it in children’s diets.   “Milk is essential for growth, strong bones, and brain development. We’re encouraging parents to include milk, especially Cowbell products, in their children’s daily meals to support healthy growth and development,”. She said. Also addressing the students, Nursing Officer at Asfo Boakye Specialist Hospital, Eric Osei Asenso, stressed the long-term health benefits of regular milk c...

  With the National Democratic Congress preparing for its next presidential choice, Professor Joshua Alabi stands out as a leader tested across every level of Ghanaian life. His track record spans student governance, sports, parliament, academia, and corporate transformation.  That breadth makes him the next best presidential candidate for the NDC. Professor Alabi’s leadership journey began early.  He served two terms as President of the National Union of Ghana Students in Russia, 1983-1985, and later as President of NUGS for the entire European Region.  It was leadership forged in advocacy, organization, and delivering for people. In public service, he represented Krowor Constituency as Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2001, while simultaneously serving as Regional Minister for both Greater Accra and the Northern Regions.  As Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NDC from 2001 to 2005, he led the party’s reorganization after the 2000 defeat.  He later se...