The global betting market has been evolving in the last few years: rapid technology development, broader accessibility of this entertainment, and numerous promotional campaigns from online bookmakers are only some factors influencing increased user demand. Many countries worldwide have already legalised the industry, providing risk seekers with numerous opportunities. Punters in 2024 can enjoy a … The post Betting
As part of the measures to curtail the flooding situation in the Greater Accra Region, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), has handed over waste management equipment worth US$ 7.1 million to Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies. The items included 205 small Power Tricycles, 50 Skips communal containers and 25 skips Loaders. The donation … The post MSWR
The Chief Executive Officer of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Mrs Delese Mimi Darko, has urged individuals to stop smoking of Shisha, saying that “just one hour of shisha use is equivalent to smoking about 200 cigarettes.” She stated that, eight million people die worldwide as a result of the use of tobacco products which … The post 1hr Shisha use equivalent to smoking 200 cigarettes
The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, has held an International symposium as part of its 2024 International Week Celebrations (iWeek) in Accra, to discuss and explore innovative strategies for promoting greater equity and inclusivity in international education initiatives. Organised by International Programme Office of the university, the event was on the theme; “Rethinking Internationalisation in … The post UG
The ECOWAS Brown Card Ghana National Bureau has donated about 1000 pieces of safety vests and 150 flash lights estimated at GHc85,000 to the Tesano Police. The safety materials are to support the Police personnel to carry out roads safety and education and enforcement duties. As party of the donation, the ECOWAS Brown Card Ghana … The post ECOWAS Brown Card
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has ended a two-day inspection visit in the Greater Accra Region to assess and accelerate the development of road infrastructure in the region. The visit, which forms part of a nationwide tour, is to identify areas requiring intervention and expedite ongoing projects to enhance the living conditions … The post Roads Minister ends
In the hearts of Ghana’s Correctional facilities lies a beacon of hope and transformation: the vocational and technical skill development programs for inmates in the forty five (45) prison establishments nationwide. Whereas incarceration serves as a form of punishment, these skill development initiatives offer a pathway to rehabilitation, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives and … The post UNLOCKING
The Country Director of Plan International Ghana, Mr Constant Tchona, has appealed to the government to enact laws and enforce policies that would prioritise menstrual health and hygiene among women and young girls, to remove stigma and other challenges confronting girls during their menstrual periods. Mr Tchona said the successful enactment of laws would enable … The post Enact
Vivo Energy Ghana in partnership with United Way Ghana and Academic City University College has launched the Green4Clean School’s Renewable Energy Project in two schools in Accra. The beneficiary schools included, La Enobal Basic School, La Presbyterian Primary A and B. The project is to empower the younger generation to cultivate the culture of environmental … The post Vivo
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Joseph Dadzie, says the operational headquarters in Takoradi, in the Western Region, will enhance Ghana’ s fortunes in the hydrocarbon industry. “I hope that when the office is fully operationalised, our staff would be motivated to improve productivity in Takoradi and … The post GNPC’s
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched its 50th anniversary celebrations with a call on Ghanaians to take environmental issues seriously, and play their part in sustaining the agency’s efforts to safeguard the country’s environment. Established in 1974, the EPA was created to recognise the intrinsic link between environmental stewardship and national development. The Agency … The post EPA
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel A. Jinapor, has inaugurated an ultra-modern office complex for the Minerals Commission to aid its monitoring and regulatory duties in the Eastern Region. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony here in Akim Oda, the Minister disclosed that constructing a well-equipped office was part of the government’s agenda … The post Lands
Ghana has secured a major financial boost for its development aspirations, sealing a deal of $2 billion framework arrangement with South Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF). The deal, signed at the 2024 South Korea-Africa Summit, will bolster the implementation of Ghana’s key priority programmes spanning infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, energy, roads and transport as … The post Outcome
The first phase of the Poultry Intensification Scheme under the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP) driven by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) to revamp the broiler industry, has taken off. Selected commercial anchor poultry farmers in the Ashanti Region are taking delivery of 40,000 day-old chicks each, which constitutes their first … The post 22
Troubled Accra Great Olympics yesterday shared the spoils with Dreams FC in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) outstanding match played at the Accra Sports Stadium. The result moved Olympics above another relegation threatened side, Karela United, with the same points haul but with a superior goal aggregate. It leaves them with the harsh reality of … The post Olympics, Dreams FC share spoils appeared first
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the December 2024 polls, John Dramani Mahama, has cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC)’s leadership “to live up to its expected mandate and stop working in the interest of the ruling party”. In a Facebook post on Monday, the former president said the earlier decision by the … The post Mahama
The Vice President, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, has stated his resolve to help tackle corruption at all levels with the adoption of innovative ideas and also make the practice unattractive for people to engage in. He said the work done through digitisation had resulted in the elimination of ghost names from the payroll system as well … The post I’m very committed to the fight against
The Wa East District in the Upper West Region has recorded a total of 147 teenage pregnancies in the first quarter of the year. The figure represents 16 per cent increase of last year’s figure of 13.2 per cent for the same period, and more than the 13.2 per cent recorded in 2022 and 15.9 … The post Wa East District records 147 teenage pregnancies 1st qtr appeared first on
The Lister Educational Institute in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority on Tuesday launched the “National Heritage Quiz” competition. The initiative, aimed at promoting and preserving Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, is expected to begin in August 2024 with support from the National Commission on Culture, National Folklore Board, and selected traditional rulers across Ghana. It … The post Lister
Ghana yesterday commemorated World Environment Day to press home the need to adopt sustainable land management practices to protect the planet for greener, safer and better future for all. The day is celebrated every year on June 5, and aims at raising awareness and celebrating environmental action, with a focus this year on “land restoration, … The post WED:
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