AMA 125th Anniversary Quiz Competition: 3 teams to compete in grand finale
Nine pupils have secured a position to represent their Sub-Metropolitan Councils in the grand finale of the AMA 125th Anniversary Quiz Competition after a gruelling seven Inter Schools and Circuits contest which ended in Accra last Friday 31st October 2023. They are Josephine Ameyaw of the Mamprobi Socco H /H Basic, Rhema Allotey (Martyrs of […]
My first day at school: AMA donates learning materials to schools in Accra
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has donated learning materials to some selected schools in the Ashiedu Keteke, Okaikoi South and Ablekuma South Sub Metropolitan Districts to mark “My First Day at School” in the metropolis. The team visited a total of eight (8) schools comprising, St. Mary’s Anglican Primary, John Wesley Methodist, Aayalolo ‘3’ Primary, […]
AMA organises climate action stakeholders workshop in Accra
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with C40 Cities, a climate leadership group has organised a two-day Climate Action Implementation (CAI) workshop for its internal and external stakeholders in the metropolis. The workshop was to deliberate and discuss pertinent issues on renewable energy, energy usage, emission reduction and capacity building to efficiently manage and […]
Food vendor arrested for selling unwholesome food
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested a food vendor, Faustina Naana Eshien at the OA Bus Terminal in Accra for selling contaminated food. The AMA in a statement said the arrest, conducted by the Public Health Department on Tuesday, followed a Facebook post by a user named Obaa Yaa Bediide on the ‘Trotro Diaries’ […]
AMA, KMA, STMA laud CWIS Initiative project
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and Sekondi – Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) have lauded the African Water and Sanitation Association’s (AfWASA) Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Initiative. AMA. KMA and STMA are the only beneficiaries of the AfWASA’s CWIS Initiative out of the six Metropolitan Assemblies in Ghana. Speaking […]
AMA to roll out digital revenue collection system in March 2023
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to introduce a new digitise revenue collection system in March this year to improve on and to rake in more revenue for the Assembly. The new platform which is expected to make payments more convenient is also aimed at checking revenue leakages and reducing alleged corruption while […]
AMA launches ‘Street Sweepers’ initiative to facilitate waste management
SOURCE: GNA The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched the Street Sweepers Initiative to help in managing waste in the city to complement the “Clean Your Frontage Project.” The launch was in collaboration with betPawa, a gaming company, and the headline sponsor of the Ghana Premier League. The Street Sweepers initiative is a special sanitation […]
AMA to embark on clean-up exercise on Saturday, September 3
By: Henrietta Afful The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will embark on a massive clean-up exercise on Saturday, September 3, 2022 to rid the city of filth. This forms part of the continuing efforts to keep the city clean. In a statement issued by the AMA, it indicated that the exercise will be undertaken in the […]
AMA commissions 665 capacity market shed at Makola
The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey has commissioned a refurbished shed at the 31st Makola market. The rehabilitation of the dilapidated structure which began two years ago is expected to accommodate some 665 traders and ease congestion in the Central Business District (CBD). Speaking at the ceremony on Friday, 29 July 22, Chief Executive of […]
2 jailed 9 months for flouting AMA Sanitation, Food Handlers Bye-laws
A Magistrate Court in Accra has sentenced two persons to a fine of GHC 10,000 or in default spend three months’ imprisonment with hard labour. The two Ebenezer Lamptey and Mawuli Wudaa who pleaded guilty were convicted on Monday July, 25, 2022 by the court for flouting provisions in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Bye-laws […]
