Passion for Needy, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has presented a cheque for GH?25,000 to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to settle medical bills for 26 treated patients. Government is expected to pay the remaining amount, representing 50 per cent, so that the recovered patients could be discharged. Mrs Janet Togbor El-Aschkar, Chairperson of the NGO, … The post NGO
The Chief Executive of the Ga South Municipality, Joseph Stephen Nyarni, has called on assembly members to work hard to ensure the realisation of annual revenue target. He said the Assembly in 2021 projected a total of GH¢4.2 million from revenue sources, but as at November 2021, a little over GH¢3.1million, representing 74.63 percent, was … The post Ga South Assembly moves
Devoted Skies, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Friday donated assorted drugs and medical items to the Gomoa Buduatta Health Centre, in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. The donation including syringes, medical test kits, varieties of drugs and plasters, procured at a cost of GHC70,000 to improve health care delivery at facility. In … The post NGO
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Secretariat has approved a proposal for $442,968 to sharpen the skills of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ghana to support the country’s efforts in addressing global heating. The GCF is the world’s largest climate fund mandated to support developing countries to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ambitions towards low-emissions … The post Green
The Acting Director, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Soil Research Institute, Kumasi, Dr Edward Yeboah, has called on scientists to take steps and stop soil salinisation to boost soil fertility in Ghana. He explained that soil salinisation is the overuse of fertilisers, accumulation of salts due to poor drainage, movement of salt by capillary … The post Scientists
A philanthropist, Mr Martin Atia Aduko has constructed a temporary dining hall at the cost of about GHC 20,000.00 for the Tongo Senior High Technical School (SHST) in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. This followed an appeal by management of the school led by the Headmaster, Mr Thomas Apana to the general … The post Tongo SHTS gets temporary dining hall appeared
Parliament has approved a €111.4 million performance sales and purchase agreement for the supply of six L-39 Next Generation (L-39NG) aircrafts for the Ghana Air Force (GAF).The facility would also include the provision of support products, services, and ground based training system associated with the aircraft operation for the armed forces.The execution of the agreement … The post Parliament
Partnerships with chiefs in the Western Region is key to sustain and safeguard the environment for effective petroleum industry in Ghana, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO)of Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille, Jnr, has stated. Such partnership, he argued, would create a platform for the House to share with the Commission your concerns and also provide advice as … The post Role
About 1,352 farmers comprising 992 males and 360 females have been registered under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) policy, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Pru West, David Manu, has disclosed. In order to reduce the financial burden of farmers, Mr Manu noted that the government under the PFJ, has provided farmers in … The post 1,352 farmers register under PFJ policy
Ghana yesterday placed travel ban on travellers coming into the country from Israel, Malta and South Korea due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the world. The restriction on Israel and South Korea is for 14 days while that of Malta is indefinite. In the case of Malta, the ban affects travellers going to … The post COVID-19
The Ho Technical University (HTU) has set aside GH?500,000 as seed money to support faculty research as part of their strategic objectives. Launching the Research Fund officially in Ho yesterday, Professor Ben Hoenyenuga, Vice Chancellor of HTU, explained that the establishment and launch of the fund was one of their key objectives enshrined in the … The post HTU
Members of the general public have been cautioned to be on high alert for COVID-19 should they experience flu-like symptoms as the harmattan season sets in. Member of the COVID-19 Management Team at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH-Ridge), Dr Emmanuel Addipa-Adapoe, urged that rather than resorting to home remedies, people should be quick to … The post COVID-19
Ghana has recorded 71 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. The country’s active cases are now 973, this, according to the Service has brought the country’s total confirmed cases to 131,911 as of December 12, 2021. The Service has also indicated that there are no persons in … The post GHS records
The Adentan Municipal Assembly has resolved to redesign and renovate broken wooden windows as well as tile the corridors of all schools in the area. It has also resolved to raise the fence wall of the Sowa Din Basic School and expand other existing school buildings to increase enrolment. The members of the Assembly made … The post Adentan Municipal Assembly adopts 2022-2025
The Senior Industrial Relations Officer at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Upper West Region, Alhaji Nuhu Mahama, has called for more education for commercial drivers in the region on the safe use of roads. He noted that some of the blunders committed by commercial drivers were as a result of ignorance … The post Commercial drivers need
A public lecture to identify workable solutions to complement efforts at enriching Ghana’s governance system to accelerate development has been held in Accra. It was held on the theme “Good Governance as a catalyst tool in the development of our country, Ghana,” and organised by the SOLIDARE Governance Forum. It brought together experts to deliberate … The post Experts
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo in the Savannah Region, Abu Jinapor, has cautioned that it is premature for the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) to be obsessed with thoughts of winning the 2024 elections. “Members, supporters and the leadership of the party must work towards better governance and rule of law by executing … The post Premature
Assembly members have been advised to maintain close contact with their Electoral Areas to understand challenges of communities. They have also been asked to consult them to prioritise growth and development projects to alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods. Wilson Agbanyo, the Kadjebi District Chief Executive, gave the admonition when he handed over motorbikes to 52 … The post Maintain
Konkomba chiefs along the eastern corridor highway have urged the government to consider carving new districts for the areas and to treat it as a major concern affecting the people to improve political representation and local governance. They said various petitions to government had not yielded any results and encouraged the government to treat the … The post Consider
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Ms Sherifa Sekyere-Tijani, as Deputy Managing Director (MD) of the State Housing Company (SHC). Oti Women for New Patriotic Party (NPP)of which the appointee is a member, noted that the President’s gesture, indicated his continuous trust and confidence in the capabilities of Ghanaian women. A statement signed by … The post Pres
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