The waters of Ghana have become susceptible to encroachment and abuse by trawlers who use illegal means to exploit the country’s fish resources. The few who have been apprehended, charged to court, found guilty and fined are refusing to pay the fines. An NGO, the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is therefore urging the Fisheries Commission … The post NGO

Students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have called on Government to expedite processes towards meeting leadership of Technical Universities Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) to resolve their impasse. The call follows fear expressed by a cross-section of the students that another strike action could erupt, if the impasse was not tackled immediately and lasting solutions … The post University

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu has asked Government to revoke the appointment of Dr. Alexander Adusei Junior, as Director for Keta Port. He said the Keta Port was “non-existing” and that it was unacceptable to create a picture as if the Port was operational. Mr Ablakwa said monies … The post Revoke

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Monday ordered the arrest of two officers of the Sefwi Akontombra District Assembly for not being forthright on the absence of 62 payment vouchers totaling GH¢126, 000. PAC Chairman James Klutse Avedzi directed the Police to arrest Isaac Akowuah, a former District Finance Officer of the Assembly; … The post PAC arrests

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected mobile money robbers at Santoe in Accra. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Frederick Adu Anim, the Regional Police Commander gave their names as Jeremiah Osei, Mason, Bismarck Wiafe, trotro driver, and Francis Norvor alias Mugabe, unemployed. He made this known at a media briefing in Accra … The post Police arrests MoMo

The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced an investment support package to back African transformation ahead of the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The investment will be through the UK government’s support to the City of London to mobilse funds to African countries under initiatives to generate billions of pounds for private sector investment. The announcement comes … The post UK

Africa Public and Civil Service Union Network (APACSUN) has expressed indignation that large proportion of workers on the continent are not covered under the social security systems, especially for the informal sector. APACSUN has, therefore, resolved to support member unions to study and adopt best practices that enable the improvement of pension administration and benefits … The post African

The Ghana Civil Society Organisations Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals on Monday urged government to enact policies to curb inequalities in all spheres and ensure more inclusive labour markets. The Platform said the policies must aim at curbing all forms of discrimination and also publicise any incidents of rape and sexual harassment in the … The post Ghana

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been asked to do more to fight crimes on the borders of member states to help promote trade and regional cohesion. Stakeholders at a national consultation workshop on ECOWAS Vision 2020, who made the call, said this was critical to the regional integration process, which the … The post ECOWAS urged

Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor has indicated his strong ties with Dagbon and its people, saying the great ancient Kingdom deserves the support of all in Ghana to restore the area back to its former glory. Eulogising the chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom at his residence in Accra during a courtesy call on … The post I am spiritually bonded with Dagbon –

The Oncology Directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, is partnering the Mayo Clinic of Rochester Minnesota in the United States of America (USA), to strengthen cancer treatment and management in the West Africa sub-region. The objective of the partnership is to provide training on cancer management in West Africa, for caregivers … The post KATH

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has started distributing food items to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) across the country. The items include; Ghana Rice (50kg), Cooking Oil (25 litres), Tin Tomatoes and Texturized Soy Protein (TSP), which are all sourced from local farmers and processed by local companies. … The post Government

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region has distanced itself from activities of secessionist group, Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF). Members of HSGF, with 85-year old Kormi Kudzordzi also known as Papavi Hogbedetor, as leader have been advocating the independence of “Western Togoland territory” made up of parts of Volta Region, Oti Region … The post Ghana