A regional workshop on the implementation and ratification of the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) to promote safety in the fishing industry is underway in Accra. The agreement which has been adopted by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) outlines regulations designed to protect the safety of crews, and observers. It is also to provide a … The post ?Workshop

The Kum y3n pr3ko demonstration being organised by the Coalition for Social Justice is currently underway in Accra.

The Vehicle and Asset Dealers Association of Ghana (VADAG), has called off the planned demonstration for the abolishment of the luxurious levy today following an engagement with the government. This was after a meeting between members of VADAG and the government last Friday with an assurance that they would have a second look at the … The post VADAG call off demo appeared first on Ghanaian

Power Distribution Service (PDS) has denied claims it has failed to pay to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for power supplied since taking over the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on March 1 this year. William Boateng, Director of Communications, PDS, said the PDS neither owes nor have a contract with the IPPs. “The IPPs got it … The post Government to engage IPPs

Organizers of the planned DropThatChamber demonstration have suspended the protest. This follows Parliament’s written statement to announce the shelving of the proposed construction of an estimated $200 million parliamentary complex. The group’s demonstration was to impress upon parliament to back down on the plan which they said was not a priority. The convener of the […] The post DropThatChamber

The convener of the group pushing for the termination of plans to construct a new chamber complex for Parliament, Rasheeda Adams, has said the group’s planned demonstration on July 13 will be held despite the decision to put the project on hold. The group, Economic Fighters League, pushing the #DropThatChamber campaign, says it wants the […] The post DropThatChamber

Ghanaians are susceptible to security attacks because they are very predictable in everything they do, a senior police officer, Commissioner of Police (COP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has stated.

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Ethiopia on Monday lifted measures rationing electricity for homes and companies after a rise in water levels at hydroelectric dams, state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting said.

Gushing floodwaters submerged acreages of farms destroying crops worth hundreds of cedis in three communities in the Akatsi South District of the Volta Region. Mr Ocloo Mawuli Egos, the District Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), told the Ghana News Agency that vegetable, cereal and cassava farms were under water in three communities … The post Floods

Girls Excellence Movement (GEM), a local non-governmental organization with focus on inspiring girls, has presented 44 boxes of sanitary pads to girls of the Tsito Senior High Technical School in Ho West District of the Volta region. The pads is estimated at GHC4,312.00 and would help some of the girls to desist from using rags … The post GEM donates sanitary pads to Tsito SHTS

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has asked the team to quickly shift their focus to the future despite the disappointment of leaving the Nations Cup at the round of 16 stage. The four times African champions were beaten 5-4 on penalties by Tunisia as the wait for the Nations Cup trophy continues for another two years.An own goal from substitute Rami Bedoui cancelled out Taha Khenissi's second-half strike as the game went into the extra time and subsequently into the shootout.Trabzonspor

THE Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, has said that the ongoing national identity card registration exercise would provide a strong data base to facilitate national development planning programmes. He, therefore, entreated members of the public to eschew apathy towards the exercise, and come to out in their numbers to register for their cards. … The post Register for Ghana Card

A think-tank group, Centre for Defence and Security (CDS), has reiterated its call on the government to establish strong institution and regulatory framework to oversee the small arms industry in Ghana in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16. According to the group, the current mandate of the Small Arms Commission, which was only … The post ‘Strengthen

The 2009 National Best Farmer Davies Narh Korboe, has called for institutional reforms to make the agricultural sector the game changer in the country’s quest for economic growth. According to him, the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda and its laudable policies would not meet its intended target if policies were not put in place to address … The post 2009 National Best Farmer

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has thanked his players for the effort showed at the Nations Cup despite suffering elimination at the round of 16.Appiah feels his team were undone by luck, after dominating the game against Tunisia only to lose 5-4 on penalties to the Carthage Eagles.The defeat means Ghana's AFCON trophy drought continues for another two year after waiting for 37 years."I thank the players for the effort, which they showed during the events, but this is football,

An independent non-profit international research and advocacy organization, Third World Network Africa has charged government to focus on building a strong negotiation position, in order to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This comes a few days after Ghana was selected as the host country for the secretariat of the world’s largest […] The post Don’t

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has expressed disappointment in his side's elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars were booted out of the tournament after losing 5-4 on penalties to Tunisia on Monday evening.An own goal from substitute Rami Bedoui cancelled out Taha Khenissi's second-half strike as the game went into the extra time and subsequently into the shootout.Trabzonspor attacker Caleb Ekuban missed from the spot as the West African giants bowed out

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ALGERIA coach Djamel Belmadi believes his team can win the Africa Cup of Nations title, even if nobody else does. While many coaches shy away from declaring their team to be favourites, preferring the old cliche that they will take each match as it comes, Belmadi has boldly declared that his side has set their … The post We can win Nations Cup – Algeria coach appeared first on

TEN-MAN Brazil held on to win the Copa America on home soil despite Gabriel Jesus’s dismissal with a 3-1 victory over Peru on Sunday. Jesus scored the decisive goal after a penalty from Peru captain Paolo Guerrero canceled out Everton’s opener for hosts Brazil at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium. A last minute penalty from … The post Hosts Brazil lift Copa title in style