President John Mahama has announced his intention to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana. Speaking during his Thank You visit to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, President Mahama proposed that July 1 be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, allowing Ghanaians ...
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Gov’t reduces Hajj fare from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000
The government has reduced the fare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000 for Ghanaian Muslims seeking to embark on the trip. This was a major promise by President John Mahama before he won the 2024 elections. This decision is expected to increase Ghana’s quota for the number of Muslims who will embark on the pilgrimage. Speaking at ...
Read More »A New Era of Empowerment at ISODEC: The PCM and Grant Management Trainings
At the heart of the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), in the last two weeks of January 2025, a bustling energy filled the air as the Executive Director and members of staff of the organization gathered for an exciting new venture. The days had arrived for an intensive training sessions on Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and Grant Management, two comprehensive ...
Read More »‘I’m not involved in Galamasey’-Oscar Ofori Larbi clarifies
The Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency,Mr Oscar Ofori Larbi, has denied allegations levelled against him by the Aowin Traditional Council, who claim he is actively involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. “I have no involvement, directly or indirectly, in any illegal mining activities. It is disheartening that some faceless people have made it their stock in trade ...
Read More »COCOBOD seizes 2,500 smuggled cocoa bags in Sunyani
The Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service (GPS), the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and other agencies, has successfully intercepted three trailer trucks loaded with 1,473 maxi bags (approximately 2,500 individual bags) of smuggled cocoa beans in Sunyani. This interception marks a significant win in the ongoing battle against the illegal cocoa trade. Speaking during ...
Read More »LEG Demands swift investigation into recent Newmont Ahafo Police brutalities
The Livelihood and Environment Ghana(LEG), an environmental and human rights advocacy organisation has called for a rapid investigation into the recent incident of police brutalities at the Newmont Ahafo South Gold mine at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region. The latest incident, which occurred last Thursday dawn, resulted in the deaths of three local residents who were allegedly shot by police ...
Read More »Fuel shortage fears allayed as Bulk Oil Distributors assure adequate supply
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has refuted reports suggesting a critical fuel shortage in the coming days. In an interview on Citi News, Dr. Patrick Ofori, CEO of the Chamber, reassured the public that there are sufficient fuel supplies available in the country. “Most of the BDCs currently have products at anchorage, with vessels discharging petrol,” Dr. Ofori explained. ...
Read More »BESSFA Bank Awards ISODEC for Strategic Investment Contributions
BESSFA Rural Bank, an indigenous Bank in the Garu Districts of the Upper East Region has recognized the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) for its outstanding contributions as a strategic investor in the Bank. The prestigious award was presented to ISODEC at BESSFA’s 30th AGM and Climax of the Bank’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. The event ...
Read More »Government Urged to Promote Volunteerism, Support Civil Society Organizations
Civil society organizations (CSOs) and individuals who recently participated in the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024, are calling on the government to adopt a national strategy to encourage volunteerism and empower citizens to become active participants in society. They are also urging the government to formalize volunteerism through the national educational system and ensuring that students are taught the importance of ...
Read More »ISODEC set to roll out a four-year Strategic Plan
The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) is set to roll out a new four-year strategic plan for 2025-2028, following a period of financial challenges due to declining donor funding and a lack of a solid financial sustainability plan. The new strategy, titled Prosperity for All, was developed through extensive stakeholder consultations and aims to address key developmental issues in Ghana ...
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