The Ministry of the Interior has renewed curfew hours imposed on four townships in two regions. They are; Kpatinga and its environs from 1200 midnight to 0400 hours and Bimbilla Township from 1800 hours to 0600 hours, both of the Northern Region, effective Friday, June 29, 2018. Others are; Alavanyo and Nkonya Townships in the … The post Curfew on four townships renewed appeared

The Creg Afful Foundation, an anti-narcotic organization has appealed to government to intensify the formulation and implementation of policies against the use of illegal drugs among the youth. The appeal forms part of the Foundation’s campaign against drug abuse among Ghanaians especially the youth. Mr Michael Cregg Afful, Executive Director of the Foundation, made the … The post Implement

The Ghana Aquaculture Association (GAA), an umbrella body of aquaculture industry, says tilapia produced in the country is safe for consumption. “We want to assure the fish eating public of this country that your locally produced Tilapia fish is healthy and absolutely safe to consume with no risk whatsoever to any body’s health.” Mr Peter … The post Ghana’s

Total Ghana Limited on Friday, commissioned its first solar-powered service station in the country with a 35 kilowatt capacity, at the Tema main harbour. The solar-powered station has a total of 225m2 solar panels comprising of 165m2 on the station’s shop and restaurant building, and 60 m2 on the pump island canopy. Mr Eric Fanchini, … The post Total commissions

Tributes have begun pouring in for former Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, who died in Accra, early Friday morning. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed shock and sadness and said “Ghana has lost a fine public servant”. “He has been a longstanding public servant, who discharged his duties with dignity. The news of his death is unfortunate, since … The post President

Hundreds of National Democratic Party (NDC) sympathisers have gathered at the premises of the party at Adabraka clothed in red and black mourning attires, following the death of former Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur. There was sadness and surprise on the faces of many as preparations were being made towards a press briefing later in the … The post NDC mourns

The Government is committed to promoting a more Inclusive Educational system to provide learning opportunities for all children, especially those with disabilities. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a Deputy Minister of Education, in-charge of Basic and Secondary Education, said Inclusive Education would provide the opportunity for every child, irrespective of the child’s circumstances or conditions, to … The post Government

Former Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur was born in Cape Coast, Central Region, in April 1951. He started his education at Cape Coast Methodist ‘B ‘Primary School and passed the Common Entrance examination from the Akim Oda Methodist School in 1964. He entered Ghana’s oldest Secondary School, Mfantsipim in Cape Coast later in 1964 and … The post Profile of Late Amissah-Arthur

The Management of Crime Check Foundation (CCF), a Prison NGO, has facilitated the release of two female inmates of the Kumasi Central Prison. The two; Ama Nima, a Sanitation worker and Madam Akosua Owusua, a Petty Trader, were jailed for different offences. Madam Ama, who is heavily pregnant, was convicted to a fine of GH¢1,200.00, … The post NGO

Former Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur is dead. Officials in his office have confirmed to the media that he died this morning June 29, 2018. Mr. Amissah-Arthur was pronounced dead at the 37 Military Hospital after he collapsed at the Air Force gym early this morning, they said. He was 67 years old. A statement from … The post Former Vice President Amissah-Arthur dies

A Molecular laboratory, which would rapidly detect pathogens such as; Ebola, Yellow Fever and Lassa Fever in the country has been commissioned at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra on Thursday. The state of the art laboratory which is expected to boost advanced medical research capability of the Ghana Armed Forces would also complement the work … The post 37 Military

Dr Eric Oduro Osae, Dean of Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies, has said citizens at the local level could demand proper accountability if Metropolitan Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) are elected. He said one aspect of the decision-making process which prevented the citizenry from fully participating in governance was … The post Accountability