Mr Siapha Kamara, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SEND GHANA, a subsidiary of SEND Foundation of West Africa, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to create safe environment for journalists to practice without intimidation. He said the President must honour his pledge to “defend the right of the media to free expression and … The post SEND
A Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr George Mireku Duker, has dismissed fears of members of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) that the government has banned small-scale mining. He has, therefore, asked members of the association to return to work and mine responsibly. Speaking at a meeting with the Association … The post No
Police have commenced investigation into the murder of Stephen Akowuah, a 34-year-old man, who was shot dead at Tantra Hill in Accra on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Mrs Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit of the Accra Regional Police Command, said the deceased, believed to be a physical instructor, … The post Police
Nana Otuo Siriboe II, the Omanhene of New Juaben and Chairman of the Council of State, has stressed the need to engage the various Regions to better appreciate their development aspirations, concerns and challenges. This is to enable the Council to be in a better position to advise the government on real-time concerns on social, … The post Council of State
Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew is set to complete a shocking move to Qatar’s giants, Al Sadd SC on Thursday, July 22 in Dubai. The former Swansea City’s influential player is expected to complete append his signature to the deal and follow by medicals and an official announcement will be made, according to the … The post Dede Ayew joins Al Saad SC in Qatar appeared
The Appointments Committee of Parliament Thursday unanimously recommended the Special Prosecutor (SP) Nominee, Kissi Agyebeng, vetted earlier in the day, to be approved by the House to take up the position. “The committee unanimously agreed to recommend him to the House for approval,” Mr Osei-Owusu, the Chairman of the Committee, said, adding that the members … The post Parliament
The Appointments Committee of Parliament Thursday unanimously recommended the Special Prosecutor (SP) Nominee, Kissi Agyebeng, vetted earlier in the day, to be approved by the House to take up the position. “The committee unanimously agreed to recommend him to the House for approval,” Mr Osei-Owusu, the Chairman of the Committee, said, adding that the members … The post Appointments
Ghana needs to pace up its efforts to join the world towards phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Mr Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary at the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC), has said. He noted that Ghana and many other African countries were moving at a slow pace, saying, “If we do not act fast, … The post Ghana urged to
Mr Bernard Asamoah, an accused person among the 14 alleged murders of Major Maxwell Mahama, has opened his defence in a mini trial. He told the Court in his evidence that the investigator, one Samuel Agyarkwa, never introduced Madam Vida Danquah, the supposed independent witness to him before his statement was written. Mr Asamoah said … The post Maj.
Life expectancy declined 1.5 years in the United States in 2020 and by twice that much for black and Hispanic people, largely due to the surge in deaths from COVID-19, federal health officials said on Wednesday. The one-year drop was the largest since 1943, amid the rising casualties of World War II, according to the … The post Life expectancy fell
The coronavirus pandemic will likely have long-term effects on mental health worldwide, the European offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) warn in a new report released early on Thursday. The psychic scars left by the pandemic stem both from infections and fear of infection, but also the psychological fallout of the lockdowns and self-isolation … The post Coronavirus
China has strongly rejected plans by the World Health Organization (WHO) to take a closer look at a laboratory in the central Chinese metropolis of Wuhan in the search for the origin of the coronavirus. Zeng Yixin, vice minister of China’s National Health Commission, said the country cannot accept such a plan and that he … The post China rejects WHO plans
Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta says the National Security Minister is the best-placed person to furnish the House with the details of the cost of President Nana Akufo Addo’s foreign travels. He said the President’s domestic and international travels were matters of National Security. Mr Ofori-Atta made the observation when he appeared before the House … The post Security
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has identified over 14 million people, who are qualified to pay tax after the successful integration of the Ghana Card and Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN). The GRA and the Registrar-General’s Department in collaboration with the National Identification Authority started the exercise effective April 1, 2021, where the Ghana card Personal … The post GRA
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Energy Service Centre has organised a training session for 14 industrial and commercial companies in Eastern Region on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The two-day training programme aimed to equip the players in business establishments with project development, tendering and procurement of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Participants went … The post AGI
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has identified 50 communities in the Lower Volta Area to be mobilised and provided with tools to manually remove aquatic weeds in the Volta River. Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh in an answer to Parliament by his Deputy, Mr William Owuraku Aidoo, said the exercise would be undertaken by the … The post VRA to mobilise
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned that the country is at risk of experiencing a third wave of COVID-19 infections if the current surge and community spread continue. The GHS said currently, “15 out of the 16 regions have active cases of COVID-19, with 3,608 active cases as at July 18,2021.” There has been … The post Ghana Health
Mr Joseph Korto, National Dean of Presiding Members on Thursday appealed to Assemblies to confirm the yet-to be released names of nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s for positions as Metropolitan, Municipal and District chief Executives. That, he said would facilitate socio- economic development and growth and enhance unity among members. Mr Korto, who … The post National
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