A total of 531 communities in the Upper West Region have been declared open defecation free (ODF) by the Regional Interagency Coordinating Council on Sanitation, RICCS, from 2012 to 2018, under the Rural Sanitation Model and Strategy, (RSMS). The RSMS in Ghana postulated that individuals in rural settlements were sensitised to own, use and maintain household latrines. Supported by development [...] The post 531

At least three people have died in a boat accident at Krachi East in the Volta region.

Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL), has rewarded 720 loyal customers who accrued the highest points in the first month of its ongoing “Efie Ne Fie” promotion. More than 20 customers who accumulated the highest points for the month received GH?1,000 worth of fuel on the Go Card, while 100 customers got GH?500, worth of fuel on the GO Card. Another [...] The post GOIL rewards 720 loyal customers

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has asked Ghanaians to take bold steps and fight against bribery and corruption. The Catholic Bishops said they recognised government’s efforts at addressing what it described as ‘the sin of bribery and corruption’ in Ghana, but, the general situation, “still remained undesirable and needs a more pragmatic approach to address this menace.” They made [...] The post Catholic

A view of mount Afadjato Ghana does not only offer gateways to historic forts and castles, beautiful coastline with vibrant multicultural cities, luxurious hotels , vast sand beaches but also many Read More... The post Mountains & Hills To Visit In Ghana appeared first on

Government has been urged to intensify its efforts at controlling malaria, particularly in the rural and farming communities in the country. According to the Private Sector Malaria Prevention (PSMP) report, malaria was prevalent in farming communities, especially around irrigated rice farms and dammed river bodies, hence the need to step-up control campaign against the disease. Consequently, mechanisation of agriculture by [...] The post Govt

A conference to explore ways of promoting gender equality, using agriculture service to measure impact of agricultural projects, was held on Thursday, in Accra. The event dubbed: ‘Gender equality through Agriculture in Ghana”, was organised by Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) and the Canadian Government. It sought to discuss findings from a gender-based study on the agriculture sector in Ghana, [...] The post Confab

Scores of Journalists led by the Eastern Regional Chairman of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Maxwell Kudekor on Friday stormed the Kade District Magistrate Court in solidarity with incarcerated Journalist Ebenezer Ofori Agyei (A.

Newly-elected National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants people comparing him to his opponent from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Awuku to put a stop to it.

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has implored the Black Queens to claim victory against Cameroon in today's (Friday) Africa Women's Cup of Nations tournament.The Queens are in a must win game with Cameroon if they are to progress to the next stage of the ongoing African Women's Championship.After playing two games and winning one and losing one it puts the Ghana team in a position where they have no other option but to win on Friday.Gyan, who was at the stadium to watch

The University of Professional Studies in Accra (UPSA) has struck a deal with the University of Virgin Islands (UVI) in USA allow the former to roll out the acclaimed Certified Public Manager (CPM) training programme in Ghana.

Aburi Gardens  THE Akuapem South District Assembly in the Eastern Region is putting measures in place to revive the ‘dying’ Aburi Botanical Gardens. The Aburi Botanical Gardens (about 45 minutes Read More... The post Aburi Gardens To Be Revived appeared first on Daily

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa (Reuters) - African countries are missing out on a boom in Asian tourism, mainly from China, and must ease visa and entry requirements to tap into a historic shift generating billions of dollars in revenue, government officials and industry leaders said.

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has warned former President John Mahama not to engage in the debate on the collapsed banks, for he can’t win when he tries.

Ambrose Derry, Interior Minister  ON MONDAY, November 19, 2018, a five-day workshop on disaster risk management began in Accra. The workshop, which is under the theme: ‘Building Disaster Resilience to Read More... The post Risk Workshop Begins appeared first on Daily

First Ladies from Ghana, Liberia, Niger and Sierra Leone will from Friday, November 23, 2018 meet in Accra to discuss and effectively map out new methods and approaches towards ending child marriages.

Eight men, including a septuagenarian and a radio presenter, have been arrested in connection with the shooting of security officers and two civilians at Nsuta in the Bosome Freho District Read More... The post 8 Arrested Over Asiwa Shooting appeared first on Daily

The Board Chairman cutting the ribbon to commission the tanks as the MD and others look on TEMA LUBE Oil Company Limited (TLOC) – the premier lubricant blending company – Read More... The post Tema Lube Oil Improves Capacity appeared first on Daily

Government has cautioned Ghanaians travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with their personal medication to seek clearance from the Ministry of Health and Prevention before their arrival in that country. The caution follows the UAE’s unveiling of a new law that required all tourists and residents entering the country to seek approval from their health ministry. Addressing the media [...] The post Travellers