Richard Kofi Boahen

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Sunyani West Municipal Assembly, others honoured

2 weeks ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

The Sunyani West Municipal Assembly in the Bono Region has been recognized for its exemplary commitment to regulatory compliance, participatory development, and innovative urban planning. At the just-ended 2025 Ghana Outstanding Community Leadership Awards held in Accra, Planner Gifty Nyarko, the Head of Physical Planning Department at the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly also won the “Most Outstanding personality in Urban and Regional Planning” award.
Stool Lands Office calls on Sunyanihene

3 weeks ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

A delegation from the Bono Regional Stool Lands Office has called on Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, the Paramount Chief of Sunyani, to discuss issues pertaining to land administration within the Sunyani Traditional Area. Led by the Regional Director, Mrs. Georgia Rockson, the delegation included Mr. Samuel Asamoah, Head of Human Resource and Administration and Morgan Mensah, the Accountant.
Rotary spends $82,500 to provide water, improve sanitation

1 month ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

Four Rotary Clubs and the Rotary Foundation have jointly provided ten mechanized boreholes and 60 household micro flush toilets for some communities and educational institutions in the Bono Region of Ghana at the cost of $82,500. Rotary District 7770 of South Carolina, USA; Rotary District 9104, Ghana; Rotary Club of Farmville, USA and Rotary Club of Sunyani Central, together with Rotary Foundation contributed various amounts of money to fund these monumental projects.
NADMO cautions the public against moving through floodwater during rains

1 month ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) is urging the public, particularly motorists, to exercise extreme caution during this year's rainy season by avoiding walking or driving through floodwaters. The Ahafo Regional Director of NADMO, Mr. Gabriel Adu Bonsu, in an interview highlighted the serious risks associated with floodwater, warning that even shallow-looking floods could have strong currents capable of sweeping away vehicles and endangering lives.
‘Ɔman yie die’ increases access to water at Bonsu

1 month ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

Access to clean water is no longer a distant dream but a growing reality at Bonsu, a farming community in the Nkoranza South Municipality of the Bono East region, thanks to a community-led initiative through the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP). For years, residents of Bonsu, especially those living in the newly developed areas, have had to commute long distances in search of water from either a nearby stream or from a few individuals with mechanized boreholes in their homes daily.
Sunyani Technical University officials call on Sunyanihene

1 month ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

Officials of the Sunyani Technical University (STU) led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Adinkra-Appiah have paid a courtesy call on the Omanhene of Sunyani, Ɔdɛɛfoɔ Ɔgyeamansan Boahen Korkor II. It was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the university and the Sunyani Traditional Council for the mutual benefit of the two institutions. While congratulating the Omanhene following his installation, Prof. Ing.
Ghana Labour Department launches nationwide ‘JOBS’ roadshow

1 month ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

The government has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed “Just One Bold Step” (JOBS) to tackle unemployment and improve access to career opportunities across the country. Led by the Labour Department of the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, in partnership with the EU-Germany-Ghana Joint Action for Jobs, Migration and Development (JMD), the roadshow will travel through communities in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions.
NADMO staff urged to help build resilient systems

2 months ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

The outgoing Bono Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Rasheed Konlaabig, has urged the staff of the organization to collaborate, share their experiences, and fulfill their responsibilities in order to build a strong system for disaster prevention. During a brief ceremony at the Bono Regional Coordinating Council in Sunyani, Mr. Konlaabig officially handed over his duties to his successor, Madam Fati Kine Lam.
Bosuso soap making factory poised for economic turn-around

2 months ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

Residents of Bosuso in the Fanteakwa South District are on course to realizing their dream of providing employment opportunities for themselves, ⁠increase individual daily savings and ⁠improve daily square meals among households by at least 10% in one year.
Ntotroso chief applauds Newmont’s CSR commitments

2 months ago | modernghana.com | Richard Kofi Boahen

The President of the Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, Barimah Twereko Ampem III, has commended Newmont Ahafo Mine for honouring its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments towards its host communities as well as ensuring good community relations.