The European Union’s patience is being severely tested by Brexit, Germany’s EU affairs minister warned on Tuesday, calling on London to finally spell out the way forward. “The clock is ticking and time is running out and we are really exhausted by these negotiations,” Michael Roth told journalists ahead of talks with his EU counterparts to prepare … The post German
Morocco is on a mission to embrace its African image by working to shed the image of North African countries as Arab nations and to be known as African countries, and it is doing so by increasing its investment in the south. “It is high time we changed the Arab image of North African countries,” … The post Morocco aims at changing
Madam Rofina Asuru, the Upper East Regional Deputy Director of Nursing Services (DDNS) in charge of Public Health activities says the region has exceeded the national target of 12 per cent teenage pregnancy cases. “We are doing higher than the national target of 12 percent. For the year 2018, we recorded a percentage of 15.8 … The post Teenage Pregnancy
Danger is looming at Asukawkaw in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region following the gradual collapse of the Asukawkaw steel bridge. Bolts and nuts of the over 30 year old bridge are weak, making the structure shaky with its metal plate top slippery and posing threat to motorists and other users. Mr. Hope … The post Asukawkaw bridge is a death trap – Assembly
Mr. John K. Yibile, Sissala East Municipal Director, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called for the need to depoliticize crime and corruption in order to arrest the canker in the Ghanaian society. He pointed out that no political party would survive if Ghanaians perish under the dissolvent action of partisan fanatism. Mr Yibile … The post Depoliticize crime
The Ho West District Assembly has scored 66 per cent in the Citizens’ Assessment of Assemblies Project for 2018, dropping from 88 per cent in 2017. This is contained in a document put together by Ghana’s Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) at a Town Hall Meeting in the Assembly to bring to the fore some projects … The post Ho West Assembly
Dr Winfred Ofosu, the Upper East Regional Director of Health Services, has called on health facilities, especially District hospitals to effectively collaborate with various District Health Directorates to improve on health care delivery in the Region. He observed that proper collaboration between management of the Bongo District hospital and its District Health Directorate accounted for … The post Director
Mr Ebenezer Philip Azidoku, the Kwahu Afram Plains North Agriculture Director has expressed worry at the deplorable nature of roads leading to communities where beneficiary farmers of the government’s ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ programme reside. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Donkorkrom in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District, … The post Poor
Mr Emmanuel Nii Klemesu Ashong, former Director of the Department of Feeder Roads (DFR), has said the Department is playing a critical role in harnessing our potentials to attain the Ghana beyond Aid goal. He said their efforts could contribute directly and indirectly to the improvement in education, tourism, health and human livelihood which are … The post Department
Psychiatric units in the Upper East Region are in dire need of psychotropic drugs to improve on the health care needs of psychiatric patients, Mr Edem Quarshie Ameglah, the Upper East Regional Mental Health Coordinator has said. He said for the past five years, the free supply of psychotropic medicines (mental health drugs) by government … The post Upper East
The Government has reached final agreements with the India Export-Import (EXIM) Bank for the financing arrangements towards improvement of agricultural mechanization services in farming communities across the country. The agreement is also intended to provide water for the inhabitants of Yendi and its surrounding communities. This was made known after a meeting between officials of … The post Government
The Wife of the Vice President, Samira Bawumia, through her not-for-profit organisation; the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), has secured scholarships and free healthcare services for Ghanaians. A number of qualified Ghanaian students are set to enjoy partial and full scholarships in two Indian universities. Health professionals are also set to receive training to … The post Second
In fulfillment of a request to enhance the enforcement of bitumen regulation in the country, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has presented a Bitumen Viscometer to the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA). The equipment, worth about £8, 500, would reduce the testing time of bitumen samples from the Western Region and to ensure that substandard product … The post NPA presents
The United States Embassy, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to facilitating Sustainable Development in the Northern Region, through the numerous programmes it is embarking on with its partners. Through its various implementing partners, it is promoting health, education, and economic opportunities for citizens in the region. It is also certain that its goal of strengthening … The post US
Mr Yaw Afful, Deputy Minister designate for Aviation on Monday promised to team up with the Minister to ensure that there are modern airplanes, and enough professional pilots and crew staff for safety and security of air passengers. He said he had some information that the aircraft involved in the recent Ethiopia air disaster was … The post Flight
The people of Atuntumerem in the Birim South District of the Eastern Region, have appealed to the assembly to provide more social facilities for the community to help enhance the standard of living of the people. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at his palace, Nana Amprofi Appiah-Kubi, V, Krontihene of Atuntumere in the … The post Atuntumerem community appeals
Mr. Dangana Mahama, Babile Agricultural Station Manager, has advised seed producers to produce quality, high yielding and certified seeds for framers to boost crop yield and ensure food security. They should maintain the quality of seeds through proper agronomic practices and storage at the appropriate temperature. He reminded them that “seed quality depends upon the … The post Upper
The African Union Commission (AUC) has reiterated its commitment to engage with multiple stakeholders with the view of supporting African nations in setting up action plans to build climate change resilience in agriculture and food systems. Ms Olushola Olayide, a Senior Policy Officer of the Commission, gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the … The post AU
The management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has announced plans to partner the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and other key stakeholders, to improve the management of fatal pregnancy-related problems in the districts and other smaller health facilities in the country. This is one of the most efficient and interim short term contingency measures … The post KATH
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Education, has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to learn to speak the French Language so as to facilitate integration into the francophone community for mutual interest. He said the mutual interest include building bridges over the cultural and linguistic diversity of citizens, pursuing values that are cherished by … The post Minister
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