Ghanaian men have been advised to play an active role in the promotion of gender equality at their workplaces to ensure the creation of opportunities for all to thrive. According to Rosemond Asamoa-Frimpong, Manager in charge of Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSI) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the involvement of males in … The post Men advised to play

Stakeholders in the water sector have been urged to explore innovative and cutting-edge solutions to deliver improved and sustainable water services, especially in rural and peri-urban areas in the country. This, according to the Country Director of Safe Water Network, Charles Nimako, would require the urgent need to invest funding and other resources in scaling … The post Stakeholders

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana (MDCG) yesterday inducted 295 newly qualified Physician Assistants (PAs) into the council, with a charge on them to exhibit high standards of professionalism and conduct in their various fields. The inductees made up of Medical, Oral Health and Anaesthesia Assistants were drawn from 14 universities and other foreign … The post 295 Physician Assistants inducted

The Second Annual Northern Trade Industry and Investment Summit opened Friday in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital on the theme: “Enhancing Trade and Industries In Northern Ghana Through Capacity Development And Strategic Investment.” Orgnised by the Centre for Policy Development (CPD), it would create a robust platform to unite businesses to enhance their capabilities across … The post 2nd

The Embassy of Japan on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three institutions in Accra to construct Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) facility in some districts.  The total Grant contract signed for CHPS compound worth $ 210,031 is an initiative of the Japanese Government Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGHSP).  … The post Japan

The Network of Professional Women in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WiWASH) of the Ghana Water Limited has charged women to refrain from undue competition with men in the pursuit of gender equality. Such behaviours, it said brew unnecessary tension between men and women and render the equality agenda counterproductive. The Country Director for IRC Ghana … The post Don’t compete with Men – Women

A nine-member committee has been inaugurated to oversee the development and growth of the local manufacture of cement in the country. The committee is mandate to monitor and coordinate activities in the manufacture of cement in line with the stipulations of the manufacturer of cement regulations.  The members included, Chairman of the Committee, Professor Alex … The post Cement

The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the African Union (AU) has launched its 20th commemorative anniversary in Accra. The anniversary which will be commemorated across all member states of the union aims at reflecting the organisation’s journey of fostering Pan-African values and advancing socio-economic and cultural development amongst the people. It will also … The post ECOSOCC

A professor of governance at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Adebayo Olukoshi, has called on African leaders to develop innovative solutions to generate revenue in order to end the cycle of debt distress on the continent. According to him, such innovations could only be possible if the leaders build the political will to lift … The post Develop

Team CSR Ghana, a non-profit organisation as part of its second annual Easter Health fair last Saturday, organised a free medical screening for residents of the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The beneficiaries were screened for health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure,ear,nose and throat infections, malaria as well as eye … The post Nkwantanang

The Minister of Roads and Highways designate, Francis Asenso-Boakye has  cut sod for the construction of the 120 kilometre Sunyani-Sampa road in the Bono Region. The $ 125 million project solely funded solely by the government is expected to be completed in 24 months.  Addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of Jinijini at Berekum … The post Roads, Highways

OtumfuoOsei Tutu II, Asantehene, joined residents to tidy up the city by sweeping the streets, desilting gutters, and clearing weeds, at the weekend. The clean-up exercise formed part of activities lined-up to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Asantehene, since his ascension to the Golden Stool, in 1999. Traditional leaders in Greater Kumasi Metropolis led … The post Asantehene

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) of Ghana says it has suspended the charging of Verification Fee for nurses and midwives who apply to practice abroad. At its meeting held on March 26, 2024, “the 15th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council took a decision to halt the implementation of the newly approved … The post Nursing and Midwifery Council suspends Verification

Team CSR Ghana, a non-profit organisation as part of its second annual Easter Health fair last Saturday, organised a free medical screening for residents of the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The beneficiaries were screened for health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure,ear,nose and throat infections, malaria as well as eye … The post Nkwantanang

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Prof Peter Quartey,has cautioned the country against excessive spending this year to avoid putting the economy out of gear. The nation, according to him, during every election year spend beyond reasonable limit and then use the next to … The post Let’s guard against

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asen­so Boakye, has given the assurance that the Kenyasi-Acher­ensua road project in the Ahafo Region will be completed this year. The 8.9-kilometre road project, which was delayed due to funding, has now been provided with money worth of $ 4.5 million by the gov­ernment for the completion … The post 8.9km Kenyasi-Acherensua

The Minister-des­ignate for The Interior, Henry Quartey, has cau­tioned immigration personnel against the practice of escorting their families and associates through security check points at the Kotoka International Airport. He said certain personnel, sometimes off-duty or stationed outside Accra, assist their family and friends through immigration processes, thereby jeopardising the laid down travel procedures. Mr … The post Stop

 The escalation in fuel, fertiliser, and food pric­es is having a notable impact on food security in Ghana. Starting from 2020, the compounding factors of the COVID-19 pandemic, droughts impacting agricultural output, and the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine have caused substantial worldwide price fluc­tuations, particularly in essential inputs like fertiliser. Ghana, being a … The post Support

The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana. She was joined by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Charles Acheam­pong, and traditional leaders to swear-in the volunteers, after the new cohorts were taken through eleven weeks of language … The post Ghana

 The Minister of Finance Designate, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has appealed to chief directors and heads of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict compliance with their stated bud­gets for the year in order to curtail overruns. To achieve this, he said, it was imperative that they engaged their political heads and not … The post Don’t overrun