A total of 152 persons have died in the First Quarter of 2021 through road accidents in the Eastern Region of Ghana increasing the death toll as compared to 80 deaths recorded during the same period last year. Overall, 529 road crashes were recorded involving 297 commercial vehicles, 181 private and 151 motorcycles/tricycles in the … The post Eastern
When on October 31, 2012, the Ghana Parliament on it’s last meeting day before it adjourned approved the deal for the Saglemi Housing Project initiated by the then government in response to the country’s huge housing deficit, then estimated to be more than 1.7 million, the cost of the units were put at $29,000 for … The post Ghana pays
A Ghanaian crude palm oil and palm kernel oil processing company, 8 Degrees North, has received an amount of $1.1 million to support smallholder farmers in West Africa (Ghana and Liberia) to access the growing market for organic palm oil in the United States. Together with Pacha Soap, a US-based natural soaps company committed to … The post Ghanaian
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Permpeh, has entreated Ghanaians to exercise patience as government is investing financial resources towards the upgrading of the power operating system in the country. That, he said, would ensure efficient and reliable power supply to both domestic and commercial power consumers to improve their businesses. Dr Opoku Prempeh … The post Power
A High Court Judge hearing the case of alleged killers of J.B. Danquah Adu, former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, says she would haul journalists for contempt if inaccurate reporting of the trial continues. Justice Mrs Lydia Osei Marfo, the trial judge, said she would be compelled to hear the MP’s murder case in … The post JB
Theodosia Antwiwaa Appiah, the second prosecution witness in the trial of Lawrence Nana Asiamah aka Bulldog mounted the witness box at an Accra Circuit Court. Testifying before an Accra Circuit Court, Theodosia, a complainant in the case, led in evidence by Chief Inspector Simon Apiorsornu said on January 9, this year, she and her friend … The post Second prosecution
The government is implementing integrated and environmentally sound management solutions to help improve the collection, transportation and safe disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in the country. The project, which is being implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the National Integrated E-Waste Management Scheme (NIEMS), will also explore the development and strengthening of value … The post Ghana
The government and stakeholders in the health sector are finalising incentives for health workers in underserved areas of the country. By close of this year, the stakeholders including Associations and allied bodies would finalise the financial and accommodation packages. Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, Presidential Advisor on Health, disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency on … The post Incentive
Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited (DALEX) on Tuesday diagnosed the Ghanaian economy and affirmed that the bane of the country is “the injustice of Ghana’s Financial Sector”. Mr Kenneth Kwamina Thompson Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at Tema stated that: “…there is an injustice in … The post Thompson
Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, in accordance with section 13(3) of Act 959, has nominated Mr Kissi Agyebeng, for appointment to the position of Special Prosecutor. The nomination is subjected to Parliamentary approval. Mr Dame in a letter dated April 16 2021, said Section 13(8) of the Office of the … The post Kissi Agyebeng nominated
Professor Richard Kwasi Amankwah, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), says the University has developed a technology capable of cleansing the polluted rivers in the country. He said the University had already tried the technology in a small river at Tarkwa and had worked perfectly and would need an entry … The post UMaT
Assault cases is leading the 2020 domestic violence chat with 144 out of a total of 384 reported cases according to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service report in the Upper West Region. Meanwhile, threat of death, failure to provide the basic needs of health and life, and … The post Assault cases lead 2020 domestic
Minerals Commission says no mining permit has been issued for mining in or near the Mole National Park in the Savannah Region. Mr Martin Ayisi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Commission, said this a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency. “The Commission as the repository of records of all Mineral Rights in Ghana, entreats … The post No
Four accused persons dragged to Court by the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly were on Monday sentenced to pay a total fine of GH¢7,200.00 or serve 30- days imprisonment each for contaminating a stream with waste water . They were Bawa Kwabena, Akosua Boahemaa, farmers, Ama Diana and Yaa Lamisi, traders and residents of Fiapre in … The post Court
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