Accra, Dec 18, GNA - Ghana has acquired its first racing chair for a female athlete for specialised sporting disciplines.The GCB Bank Limited, following an appeal from the Go-Get-Them Racing Club, donated funds for the acquisition of the specialised equipment.

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - Ms Otiko Afisa Djaba, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection has said that a modern system of social protection can have a significant impact on incomes, equitable development and increased access to social services for the extreme poor and vulnerable.She said there are opportunities for more respons

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - Parliament on Monday suspended the approval of the 2018 budget estimates for the services of the Office of the Senior Minister, after an application by the Minority Leader that the office had to be backed by legislation.During the consideration of a report to approve the estimate, the Minority Leader, Haruna Idd

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA – The Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), a non-governmental organisation has commended the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for the ban on alcohol advertisement, effective January 2018.It described the move by the FDA as bold and courageous, and said even though it was long overdue it would help reduce the

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service and stakeholders held a day’s validation workshop on Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Case Protocol and Codified Handbook on Laws use by DOVVSU for Standardised Case Management.The Codified Handbook highlights, the legitimat

He said: “in unity lies strength” and without that nothing meaningful could be achieved to improve the lives of the people of Osu.Mr Oquaye gave the advice during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Nii Kinka Dowuona’s ascension to the throne on May 4, 2007.

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Monday announced award winners of its 22nd Awards to recognise the hard work of Journalists across the country, with special awards for those at the forefront of the fight against galamsey.Announcing the awardees, Dr Doris Yaa, Dartey, the Chairperson of the Awards Committ

This was contained in a statement, signed by Mr Ambrose Dery, the sector Minister, and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.   Christians throughout the world mark the birth of the founder of their faith, Jesus Christ, on December 25, while the following day is used as a ceremonial

Sagnarigu (N/R), Dec 18, GNA – A Youth Parliament has been launched at the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region to enable the youth to influence decisions and local level policies through dialogue.The Youth Parliament, which is modelled on the country’s Parliamentary system, would also serve as a platform for youth of differ

Takoradi, Dec. 18, GNA – The Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis is yet to be hit by the approaching Christmas vehemence with barely nine days to the festive occasion.A visit to the central business district by the GNA on Saturday morning did not show much of brisk window or real shopping by the public ahead of the Christmas celebration.

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - Mr Kwasi Boateng Adjei, Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, said government has drafted a Rural Development Policy intended to provide a vehicle to facilitate rural-urban linkages for sustainable development within the country.He said this policy was formulated with the commitment to effec

Wa, Dec. 18, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has appealed to citizens to honour their tax obligations to enable government raise enough revenue to carry out developmental projects.Madam Akua Zakaria, the Wa Municipal Director of NCCE made the appeal during a tax education programme with members of the Ghana

Dubbed the ‘JOB STATION’ it would provide opportunity to train and groom the next generation of Ghanaian-International businesses for both local and foreign investment.Speaking at the launch of the first station being hosted at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Mr Awal said admission to the JOB STATION would

Ho, Dec. 18, GNA - Mr James Gunu, former Akatsi North District Chief Executive has called for the reorganization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with “Partnerships for the Goals”, prioritized as the first.He said that was because, the United Nations (UN) could only achieve other SDGs after “seeking partnership at th

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA - “Ghana’s waters have become a safe waiting area for ships calling in ports in neighbouring countries,” Rear Admiral Moses Kwadwo Beick-Baffour, the Chief of staff at the General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces, has said.    He said the Ghana Navy

Accra, Dec. 18, GNA – The Lepers Aid Committee, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has organised a Night of Music and Carol festival to raise funds in aid of the Cured Lepers Project at the Christ The King Church in Accra.The Music was performed by the Angelic Orchestra and Choir, from the Western Region and the Winneba Youth Ch

He further warned them not to be influenced by greed to overload their vehicles or speed to reach their destinations at limited time as such situations could cause accidents.Nii Ankrah gave the warning in a Christmas message to the GPRTU members and said it was important to remind drivers of some behaviour that usually caused acciden

Accra, Dec 18, GNA - The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) would on Wednesday, December 20th, hold a demonstration in Accra, to condemn the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by President Donald Trump.The event, which is scheduled to start at the Kwame Nkrumah overpass at 8.00am, would end at the open space near the Art

Kumasi, Dec 18, GNA – Kumasi Academy Senior High School (SHS) has taken delivery of large quantity of sanitizers and antiseptics to help give protection to the students and their teachers from bacterial infections.This was a donation from PZ Cussons Ghana Limited, manufacturers of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, an