The West Africa Regional Seminar on the Programming of the European Union (EU) Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – 2021-2027, is underway in Accra. The objective of the three-day meeting is to enable ECOWAS, the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and Member States to share information about their level of readiness … The post West

Mr Mumuni Fuseini, Northern Regional Coordinator for Mental Health at Ghana Health Service, has urged government to increase the 1.4 per cent of the national total budget allocated to mental health for effective delivery of services. He said the current allocation was inadequate and affected the effective delivery of mental health services in the country. … The post Ghana

Some Concerned Members of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA), have presented an unspecified amount which was given to them by the Mr. Ernest Arthur, President’s nominee for the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) position. According to them, they were honourable members with integrity, and as such, they could not be bought or lured with money … The post Concerned

Dr Richard Suu-ire, Chairman of Rabies In West Africa, Ghana (RIWA- GH) has revealed that 100 Ghanaians die annually of rabies with 80 per cent of the deaths being children. Globally, more than 75,000 lives are lost to rabies every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). He said 99 per cent of the … The post More children are dying from rabies

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office Dr George Akuffo Dampare as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). Dr Dampare, 51, becomes Ghana’s 23rd IGP, being the youngest Police Officer to attain that position. He was asked by the President, last July, to take over from Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, as Acting IGP, … The post Dr Dampare sworn in

Some traditional authorities in the Northern Region say the poor infrastructure in most schools is affecting smooth teaching and learning and students academic performance. They said this coupled with lack of furniture, lack of teaching and learning materials for the new curriculum was impeding smooth delivery of lessons, leading to poor students’ performance in national … The post Infrastructure

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in 2009, and as unaccustomed, I took a brisk walk to the Titanic Beach in Sakumono, Tema West, on my return from the hinterland, to watch the playful ocean breeze with its accompanying sweet salty essence and skin-caressing sunlight. A few meters across the main Tema Beach Road is … The post The Sakumo Ramsar Site birds’ habitat is

I have watched Maria Ressa when she worked as CNN correspondent for many years before she left to co-found Rappler in the Philippines. When Duterte became president, that was when Maria and to a large extent, Rapper’s persecution by the Duterte government started. Duterte started a so-called violent war against drugs. He unleashed gangs armed … The post Maria

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Announcing the shared award in Oslo on Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that the pair were “representatives … The post ‘Fighting

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stressed the need for access to markets across the country to be critically looked for the safety of lives and property. The President, who visited the Oda Market, which was gutted by fire some few weeks ago, said: “Access to markets all over the country needs a second look … The post Access to our markets needs

Mr Dan Botwe, the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, has said the creation of the Oti Region and the inauguration of the Guan District was in fulfilment of the desire and aspirations of the people. He noted that petitions were written and sent to previous governments as far back as 1954 and … The post Creation

Thirty-nine out of the 43 elected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Ashanti Region, have been sworn into office with a call on them to avoid corrupt practices. They should also demonstrate patriotism and a high sense of commitment in the discharge of their duties to help realize the vision and mission … The post MMDCEs cautioned against

The Electoral Commission on Friday said it has not created new constituencies and does not intend to embark on such exercise as being circulated on social media. Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chair-in charge of Corporate Services at the Commission, told the Ghana News Agency that no such decision to create 25 more constituencies … The post We have not created new constituencies

The Energy Commission has launched the Guidelines for the implementation of the Electrical Wiring Regulations; 2011(L.I 2008) and introduced a syllabus for the conduct of examinations and certification of practitioners. The Commission has also launched the USAID/West Africa Energy Programme (WAEP)-sponsored Electrical Wiring Certification Scholarship Scheme. Mr William Owuraku Aidoo, the Deputy Minister of Energy, … The post Energy

The Government of the United Kingdom (UK), says Ghana will be added to the list of countries and territories with approved proof of COVID-19 vaccination from 0400 hours on Monday, 11 October. A statement issued by the UK Government, which was made available to the Ghana News Agency, also announced that from 0400 hours, Monday, … The post UK

A businessman who absconded with Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Students Representative Council’s (SRC) GH¢45,000 six years ago, has been arrested by the police. Prince Elorm Dor, is said to have collected GH¢45,000 out of GH¢60,000 meant for the production and supply of 2014 dairies, keyholders and pens for the SRC. He … The post Police

Last week the Bank of Ghana Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) issued its report and announced the policy rate, which is always the highlight of the press conference following the MPC meeting. The report points to a ballooning of the country’s debt stock which has increased 76.4 per cent of GDP. Ghana has been described as … The post Expenditures

Mrs Deborah Muwusi Agyemfra, Deputy Director-General in charge of Legals at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has explained that institutions, whose funds were locked-up in the financial sector cleanup exercise would receive 50 per cent of their validated claims in Tier one. The institutions include financial institutions (FI), associations, welfare institutions, credit unions and … The post SEC

Madam Elizabeth Kwatseo Tawiah Sackey, the new Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly says her main agenda is to build a new Accra. “My vision is to build a new Accra; a model city whose inhabitants have a shared responsibility in making it modern,” she said. Madam Sackey said this after the Assembly … The post I will build a new Accra – new MCE

AirtelTigo Ghana has launched a consumer recharge and point-based promotion. The promotion dubbed: “To Gu Me So” which literally means “shower it on me” is aimed at rewarding AirtelTigo customers with over GH¢1 million in cash. In addition to that, thousands of customers will win Free data and call minutes. The AirtelTigo “To Gu Me … The post AirtelTigo