Cabinet has approved the new Wildlife Resources Management Bill, 2021 during its 17th meeting. The Bill seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas, and bring the new legislation in conformity with existing policies in the sector. It will also ensure the implementation of international conventions on wildlife of which … The post Cabinet
World leaders attending COP26 underway in Glasgow, Scotland, are focusing their commitment towards real action to limit global rising temperatures. They are also supporting the Small Island Developing States and Africa to adapt to climate change. The countries committed to collaborate on green innovation, landmark deforestation commitments, and historic methane pledge on the agenda. A … The post World
Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI), with Emergent, a US non-profit organisation, under the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition, a move that will boost the country’s carbon emission reduction strategy. The LOI indicates the potential for Ghana to enter into a Purchase Agreement with LEAF Coalition Members for Reducing Emissions … The post COP26:
Mr. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and Sports (MOYS) has said, his ministry is planning to bid to host the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Ghana again. Speaking at the launch of the maiden edition of the “First Lady’s Cup” in Accra, Mr. Ussif said as part of the Ministry’s commitment to … The post Ghana plans to bid for Women’s AFCON
The Biden Administration has set new rules for travellers to the United States, effective Monday, November 8, 2021. The rules are expected to protect public health while providing consistent guidance around the world. A statement issued in Accra by the United States (US) Embassy, said with limited exceptions, travellers to the US must be fully … The post US
Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng a. k. a. Funny Face who allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife, girlfriend and commit suicide, on Instagram, has been admitted to a GH¢20,000 bail with two sureties. The Kaneshie District Court also ordered Benson to report to the Police twice a week. The matter has been adjourned to November … The post Funny Face granted GH¢20,000 bail
Serious human rights violations have been committed in the conflict for control of the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, according to a UN investigation. Most of them have been perpetrated by the armed forces of Ethiopia and Eritrea, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said in Geneva on Wednesday. Recently, however, there … The post UN
Asian stocks ended broadly lower on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement due later in the day. Amid soaring inflation across the globe due to rising demand and supply bottlenecks, the US central bank is expected to announce its stimulus tapering timeline. The Japanese stock … The post Asian
Mr Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, will on November 8 appear before court to answer charges over allegedly causing damage to public property and obstructing traffic on a highway. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Samuel Kwesi Ofori, the Directo- General of Police Public Affairs, told the media on Wednesday on the … The post Sosu summoned to court appeared
The Speaker of Parliament has reacted to the manner in which the police attempted to arrest Mr Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, MP of Madina Constituency as offending the Constitution of Ghana. He described the attempted arrest of the legislator last Sunday, October 31, 2021, in church as ”surreptitious”, offending both the letter, and spirit that underpins … The post Manner
Kayaye (Potters) in Accra have expressed anxiety over the numerous challenges they face at the various market centres they work and reside in Accra, with a call on government and non-governmental organisations to come to their aid. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Ms Rahinatu Sule, a Kayayo at Accra Tema station, said: … The post We wake up often
As world leaders head to Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Africa needs decisive collective action rather than more encouraging words. In particular, rich countries should support a four-part financial and trade package that can ensure a transformative shift of resources to the region. Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the unequal … The post The COP26 Africa
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