Mr Francis Ebo Mensah has been re-elected as the Presiding Member (PM) of the KorleyKlotey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) in the Greater Accra Region. The election, which in its initial stage became tough as the 17 assembly members could not give the nominee the two-thirds majority vote requirement, had to go for recess and come back … The post Francis Ebo Mensah re-elected KoKMA PM appeared
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched the National Youth Volunteers Programme (NYVP) to ignite the spirit of selflessness and volunteerism among Ghanaians towards national development. In the next five years, the programme is expected to empower about 100,000 young Ghanaians to have the opportunity to volunteer in areas such as Agriculture, Education, Health, Afforestation, … The post Veep
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has said government has so far invested more than US$740 million in eight water supply projects which were at various stages of progression. These projects, she said, were the Yendi, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Damongo, Wenchi, Sunyani, Keta and Sekondi-Takoradi water supply projects. Ms Dapaah, who … The post Water
More than 300 residents of Korle Gonno, a community within the Ablekuma South Sub-Metropolitan have benefited from a health outreach programme organised by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) over the weekend. Organised under the theme “Reaching out to our communities, improving universal health coverage” the outreach sought to renew the relationship between the KBTH … The post KBTH
Panellists at a national forum to address the scourge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country have stressed the need for a multi-stakeholder approach to deal with the menace. They held that the NCD threat was multifaceted which calls for stepping up efforts in areas of sustainable funding, healthcare provision, religious beliefs and public sensitisation … The post Multi-stakeholders
The Social Security and National Insurance Scheme (SSNIT) has held a stakeholder consultation with participants drawn from the informal sector in the Central Region. The programme was part of measures put in place by management of the scheme to increase the coverage of self-employed and informal sector workers in the region. The Participants It also … The post SSNIT engages
Low acceptance of family planning methods in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality is a major challenge confronting the health directorate, Dr Esther Danquah, the Municipal Health Director, has said. She, has, therefore, called on pharmaceutical companies in the area to help collate data regarding family planning methods such as condom use, birth control pills and injection to … The post Kpone-Katamanso
Convener of Fixing the Country Movement, Ernest Owusu-Bempah, has urged the citizenry to disregard claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) the Akufo-Addo-led administration has plunged the economy in shambles. According to him, there was no truth in the claim, and such comments must be given no attention. Addressing a press conference in Accra on … The post Disregard
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the Suhum Constituency, Samuel Bruce Nyarko, has requested finance and logistical support and assistance to help establish a strong grassroots base ahead of the 2024 elections. He explained that replenishing the party’s political base was the cornerstone for lively politics and the need for individual and … The post ‘Let’s
The Public Affairs Directorate of the Akatsi South Youth Parliament, has urged Metropolitan Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDCEs) to liaise effectively with the National Commission for Civic Education for the sustainability of the Youth Parliament. It explained that the sustainability of the programme would strengthen democratic governance and inculcate in the youth to embrace the … The post ‘Sustainability
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has asked Members of Parliament (MPs) to renounce their seats if they cannot be consistently present in the House to be involved in parliamentary business. “Many MPs in recent times have disregarded the significance of their position as legislators and have treated the law-making job as part-time work … The post Renounce your seats if…
The Baptist Ministers Conference has recommended to the government to constitute a non-partisan independent body to monitor proceeds of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) to ensure prudent management of its use. “The government must initiate a separate fund allocated for the levy by setting up a non-partisan group to monitor revenue accruing from its implementation … The post E-Levy:
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) have assured the Ghanaian public that ongoing maintenance works in Accra will not lead to power outages, popularly referred to as “Dumsor.” This followed reports that Accra was about to experience power outages due to the commencement of the reconstruction of transmission lines … The post No dumsor! ECG,
The President of the Centre of Awareness Global Peace Mission, Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan, has called for an end of the war between Russia and Ukraine and all forms of conflicts in the world. He, therefore, called on world leaders to come together and push for an end towards all forms of conflicts on the … The post World leaders urged to end global conflicts appeared first on
The French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie (Akosua) Avè is supporting the country’s creative art industry by opening avenues to harness talents. This would help in reducing poverty and creating jobs to help in Ghana’s economic development. As part of the initiative, she hosted at her residence one of the foremost Photography Exhibition and Creative Show … The post France
The Greater Accra Regional (GAR) Nutrition Officer, Mrs Faustina Vimariba Tour has dispelled the wrong perceptions regarding the feeding of new born babies with colostrum. Colostrum is the yellowish sticky first form of breast milk that is released by the mammary glands after giving birth. It is nutrient-dense and high in antibodies and antioxidants to … The post Colostrum necessary
The government has launched an initiative, the National Youth Volunteers Programme (NYVP), to ignite the spirit of selflessness and volunteerism among young Ghanaian towards national development. The NYVP is said to be a flagship programme of the National Youth Authority (NYA). The NYA is to provide relevant and conducive environment for the implementation of effective frontline youth … The post Rekindle
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), with support from Ford Foundation, has initiated a project to track the usage of mineral revenue in mining districts in the country. Named the “Mining Districts Development Scorecard (MDDS) project,” the two-year project seeks to promote transparency, accountability and improve social and human development ‘outcomes.’ The project’s long-term … The post CDD-Ghana,
Three children have drowned in a pond created by sand winners at Akwasa Hills, near Tuba, in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.According to reports, the children, who were riding bicycles, fell into the dugout filled with water.They are 12-year-old Elisha Adu, his 9-year-old brother, Samuel Adjei Mensah, aka Tawiah, and, Isaac … The post 3 children drown in pond
A trotro driver and his mate are in police grips in Kumasi after allegedly stabbing a 50-year-old Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) city guard to death. Thomas AmakyeYankey, deceased, was said to have had misunderstanding with the suspects over parking right,at the weekend. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the KMA, Henrietta AfiaKonadu-Aboagye, confirmed the death … The post Driver,
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