Government has been tasked to fulfill its promise of committing $400 million in the national budget to fund water and sanitation. At the second high-level meeting on Sanitation and Water for All in Washington DC held last April, three Ministers … Continue reading →

Business executives and government officials intending to enjoy private luxury air transport will now have the chance to do so with the arrival of VistaJet in Ghana. The introduction of VistaJet, the world’s leading business aviation company, coincides with the … Continue reading →

The biennial mining conference and exhibition of the Ghana Chamber of Mines takes place from 12-14 June, 2013 in Accra. Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, commenting on the summit, said it would help … Continue reading →

Leading cement manufacturer, GHACEM Limited, has held its 2012 Customers’ Appreciation Night in Accra to reward its valued customers and distributors. Over 55 customers made up of distributors, direct customers, end-users and transporters across the country received various awards at … Continue reading →

The Ministry of Health has started a new programme that is aimed at preventing cervical cancer among women of reproductive age. Cervical cancer is one of the main causes of death of women in Ghana. It affects the lower part … Continue reading →

Worries that taking extra folic acid might increase the risk of cancer have been played down by a major study. Following Canadian research linking the vitamin with a small rise in cancer, the study in the Lancet journal looked at … Continue reading →

THE CHAIRMAN of the Lepers Aid Committee, Reverend Father Andrew Campbell, has asked Ghanaians to stop discriminating against cured lepers in the country. Lepers face huge stigmatization in Ghana and Africa, but Rev Campbell said the disease, like any other, … Continue reading →

LILLY VALLEY Foundation, an Ashaiman-based Non Governmental Organization (NGO), has presented medical equipment worth GH¢520.00 to the Ashaiman Polyclinic to assist in its healthcare delivery. The items included surgical gloves, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, thermometers, hand sanitizers, gauze bandages and ceiling fans. … Continue reading →

Nominations for the maiden edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were revealed during a special edition of lifestyle programme ‘53 Extra’ on Monday evening. Held in association with MultiChoice and headline sponsor Amstel Malta, the AMVCAs recognizes and rewards excellence in … Continue reading →

A renowned Ghanaian costumier, Thomas Agyei, who has contributed towards the progress of the Ghanaian movie industry, yesterday declared that he will continue to work tirelessly to come out with well designed costumes for use in movies and in theatre. … Continue reading →

The date for the release of R2Bees’ upcoming album ‘Revolution II’, which was set for February 1, after an earlier postponement, has been pushed further again. The album will now be launched on March 29, the group has said. Preceding … Continue reading →

Each player of the Black Stars became $37,500 richer last Monday night after beating Niger 3-0 to qualify for the quarter finals in this year’s Nations Cup, a source close to the FA has confirmed. The team received the hard … Continue reading →

SCORES OF South Africans Monday evening openly expressed delight over their country’s clash with Mali instead of Ghana at the quarter final stage of the AFCON. Ghana topped Group B in Port Elizabeth whilst hosts South Africa finished tops in Group A, … Continue reading →

MEMBERS OF Parliament have unanimously applauded the senior national football team, the Black Stars, for advancing to the quarter-final stages of the AFCON 2013 tournament in South Africa. They urged the team and their handlers to eschew complacency and to remain focused … Continue reading →