AngloGold Ashanti Ghana, (AGAG) Obuasi Mine, has expressed its commitment to plant 1,000 seedlings in schools and communities within its operational footprint every year in support of the Government’s Green Ghana initiative.According to the mining company, the plan is not just to plant but also, to monitor the growth of the seedlings into matured trees, as … The post AngloGold

The government owes Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) GH?5 million for the treatment of persons with COVID-19, ranking member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akando, has disclosed. “After Government had announced that treatment of COVID-19 was free and people had gone through the process, government still owes KBTH GH?5 million. … The post Help

A five-day conference to determine the direction and state of the budgetary and administrative responsibilities of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is underway in Accra. Being organised by the Administration and Finance Committee of ECOWAS, the meeting, which is the 31st edition, would ensure the effective and efficient realisation of the collective … The post ECOWAS

A signing ceremony to finance the establishment of a tractor and a backhoe loader in Ghana was yesterday signed between the Ministry of Finance and the Export and Import Bank of India. The project which also involved the construction of an assembly plant to fabricate agriculture implements would be executed by Action Construction Equipment (ACE) … The post Govt secures $24.9m

Renowned pollster Ben Ephson says some of the aspirants in the upcoming national executive elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are not in the contest to win. He maintains that some are in the contest to shore up their CVs for future positions. He said this is not only peculiar to the ruling party […]

Four new envoys accredited by their respective countries to serve in Ghana presented their credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra yesterday. They are Ms Virginia Evelyn Palmer, new Ambassador from the United States of America to Ghana, KhameesBarkahAbraheem Hassam, the Ambassador of Libya to Ghana, Farhat Ayesha, Pakistan High … The post President

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Northern Region says, it will not reconnect water supply to the Bimbilla Government Hospital until the facility shows commitment in paying the over GH¢230,000 bill it owes. Water supply to the Hospital was halted over two weeks ago over non-payment of water bills for more […] The post No

Management of Community Water & Sanitation Agency, in the Northern Region says, it will not reconnect water supply to the Bimbilla Government Hospital until the facility shows commitment in paying the over GH¢230,000 bill it owes. Water supply to the Hospital was halted over two weeks ago over non-payment of water bills for more than 16 […] The post No

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is to roll out an electronic payment scheme which will allow people pay their contributions, using mobile money or bank applications without any electronic levy charges. The scheme would also implement policies to make registration easier for individuals interested in being added to it. This was revealed … The post SSNIT

The Ghana  Armed  Forces has begun a  rescue programme  to save persons affected by the recent floods in Accra. The programme dubbed “Operation Boafo” is also aimed at assisting the efforts of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) during Wednesday’s downpour in some parts of the Greater Accra and Central Regions. The areas included Adabraka, … The post GAF begins ‘Operation

The Ga West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Clemence Wilkinson, has toured communities in the municipality to assess the development challenges facing them. The visit was also to assess illegal structures constructed on waterways and seek ways to come out with measures to prevent flooding. This was in response to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s … The post Ga

A mass funeral service is to take place in south-western Nigeria later for victims of the shooting earlier this month at a Catholic church in the district of Owo. At least 40 worshippers were killed and dozens of others wounded when gunmen opened fire at the church. Most of the dead were the bread winners […]

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the Upper West Region has expressed concern about the activities of illegal small-scale miners, known as “galamsey”, in some parts of the region. It said those activities were a threat to quality water production and supply from the Jumbussie water treatment plant at the Wa West District due … The post GWCL alarmed over the

Ghana’s COVID-19 cases have been recording astronomical rises within the last few weeks, crossing the 1000 mark this week. The active Coronavirus cases was less than 400 at the beginning of June 2022. As of June 2, 2022, the active case count was 370. It increased to 401 on June 5 and jumped to 837 […] The post No Covid deaths recorded in

The National Service person involved in the issuance of fake Ghana Education Service (GES) appointments and posting letters in the Northern Region has been remanded into prison custody by a Tamale circuit court. The suspect, Ziblim Abdul Latif, who is undergoing his mandatory national service at the Yendi Senior High School, pleaded not guilty and […] The post NSS

The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) will next month launch a scope of practice to guide Physician Assistants (PAs) in the country following years of tango with the professional body. The guidelines were expected to ensure that PAs practise within the competency level conferred on them by their training to advance healthcare delivery across the … The post 538 Physician Assistants,

The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has expressed the urgent need for a fundamental change in the country’s approach in addressing hydrological challenges in the country. The establishment of the Ghana Hydrological Authority, the sector Minister said, would go a long way to enhance existing hydrology, and provide the essential technical leadership required … The post Establishment

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it will enforce its mandate of ensuring a balance between the sustainability of Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) while making sure consumers are not ripped off following the persistent increases in fuel prices. The cost of fuel at the pumps has seen yet another increase, pushing a litre of diesel […] The post Increasing

A group of Concerned Assembly Members in the Bosome Freho District of the Ashanti Region, is contesting a move by some members of the assembly to pass a vote of no confidence in their District Chief Executive, Yaw Danso. It insisted that the accusations levelled against him by their colleagues which included causing divisions within … The post Bosome Freho Assembly

The National Women Organiser’s contest of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is becoming an uphill task for the incumbent, Kate Gyamfua, following the filing of nomination by one of the most vociferous and vibrant National Communications team members, Ellen Ama Daaku. Ellen Ama Daaku officially filed her nomination at the party’s headquarters in Accra […]