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Government Extends Humanitarian Support to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan with ₵10 Million Relief Package
The Government of Ghana has donated ₵10 million in humanitarian aid to Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan to support recovery efforts following the recent devastating hurricanes that struck the three nations.
President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement during a symbolic ceremony held at Jubilee House on Friday 7th November, 2025.
The assistance package, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, aims to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Melissa — which ravaged Jamaica and Cuba in late October — and to those affected by the prolonged conflict in Sudan.
Ghana’s Tradition of Solidarity:
Speaking at the brief ceremony, President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding commitment to international solidarity and mutual aid.
“Ghana has a tradition of solidarity and compassion,” he said. “This gesture continues our history of standing with nations in distress, as we did with Japan during the tsunami disaster.”
The President described the recent hurricane as “one of the most devastating storms to strike the Caribbean in recent years,” noting that Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused massive destruction across Jamaica and Cuba, claiming hundreds of lives and inflicting billions of dollars in damage.
“As a result of climate change, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. For the Caribbean nations, hurricanes have become like a game of Russian Roulette,” President Mahama observed.
Details of the Aid Package:
The ₵10 million relief package includes:
2,400 bags of Ghana-produced rice
540 bags of sugar
377 boxes of assorted medication
1,500 mattresses and 500 pillows
100 cartons of fortified porridge (Gari mix)
50,000 pieces of T-shirts
20 containers of assorted chocolate and cocoa products
20 water storage tanks (500 liters each)
20 hand wash stations
10 portable toilets
Assorted clothing
According to President Mahama, 50% of the supplies will be sent to Jamaica, 30% to Cuba, and 20% will be delivered through the International Red Cross to displaced communities in Sudan.
Spotlight on Sudan’s “Forgotten War”
The President also drew attention to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which he described as “a forgotten war” overshadowed by global attention on Ukraine and Gaza.
“Sudan is virtually becoming the forgotten war,” he said. “The atrocities, genocide, and humanitarian suffering there should not be happening in the 21st century.”
While acknowledging that Ghana’s contribution alone cannot solve the crisis, President Mahama urged collective international action.
“Even though our contribution may seem modest, if every country contributes its quota, we can help alleviate the suffering in these places.”
Private Sector Partnership
The President commended the Ghanaian private sector for its strong response and contributions to the initiative.
“We appealed to business people, and they really came up. These products have been donated by Ghanaian and foreign businesses. On behalf of government, I say a big thank you to them for this humanitarian gesture.”
Diplomatic Appreciation
The event also included a farewell acknowledgment for the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, who is set to depart after seven years of service in Ghana, strengthening Ghana-Lebanon relations.
Receiving the donation, the Jamaican High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Lincoln George Downer, who spoke on behalf of the Governments of Cuba and Sudan, expressed profound gratitude to the Government and people of Ghana for their timely support and show of brotherhood.
“This gesture from Ghana reflects the spirit of unity and friendship that binds our nations together. On behalf of Jamaica, Cuba, and Sudan, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for this generous humanitarian assistance,” H.E. Downer stated.
The three beneficiary countries have been grappling with widespread destruction of infrastructure, displacement of citizens, and loss of livelihoods as a result of the recent hurricanes. Ghana’s donation is expected to bolster ongoing recovery and relief operations in the affected regions.
Government officials emphasized that Ghana remains committed to playing an active role in supporting global humanitarian efforts and fostering international cooperation in times of crisis.
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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.
Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.
According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.
Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.
Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.
He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.
“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”
The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.
He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.
Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.
“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.
He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.
“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.
When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.
He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft
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