The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 for allegedly causing an accident involving a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line on Thursday 18th April 2024. This is contained in a press release issued by the Ghana Police Service. “Police […] The post Police arrest
Reconstruction works have begun on the 23-kilometer Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta dual carriageway in the Western Region. The project, which is part of the National Highway (N1H1), involves the construction of four major bridges including the Ewusiejoe and the Apremdo bridges, and also a number of culverts. Dr Amoh in helmet on inspection with experts at the … The post Work begins
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday filed fresh charges against the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr Adjenim Boateng Adjei. He faces eight charges related to the misuse of public office for personal gain and manipulation of the procurement process to gain an unfair advantage in … The post OSP files fresh charges against
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO Disturbing data from a World Economic Forum study reveals that nearly 23.8 million tonnes (MT) (23,813,445), representing 14.8 percent of seafood produced in 2021, were wasted amid global concerns over food security issues. By 2030, it is estimated that a total of 181 million metric tonnes (MT) of aquatic foods will […] The post Nearly
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 death srecorded last year, within the same period. Similarly, 3,823 others suffered various injuries asagainst 3,747 last year, within the same period. The accidents were 3,405 within the first quarter this year, as against 3,367 the … The post 609 die in road crashes 1st quarter 2024
Google has fired 28 employees following a sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract to provide cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to the Israeli government The terminations come after the group No Tech for Apartheid on Tuesday occupied Google offices in California and New York to protest the $1.2bn contract known as Project Nimbus. […] The post Google
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his dedication to building a robust cocoa industry that prioritizes the well-being of cocoa farmers.
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be conducted before a High Court in Ghana, and not London, United Kingdom. Cassius Mining wanted the arbitration proceedings conducted in London, but the international arbitration tribunal ruled otherwise. The court gave … The post Ghana
Kenya’s military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, has died after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country, the president said. Ogolla – Kenya’s highest ranking military officer – was in the helicopter alongside 11 other military personnel. Only two people survived. In a news conference, President William Ruto said it was a […] The post Kenya helicopter crash kills country’s
The Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has stated that his office is currently investigating to determine the validity of the marriage ceremony between Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. This follows the release of the minor to her parents on Thursday, April 18, after being in the custody of the Department of Social Welfare under the […] The post We’re probing
The government has announced plans to collaborate with the National House of Chiefs to revise some customs and traditions in the country. This follows the alleged marriage that took place between the 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo and a 16-year-old girl, Naa Okromo. Speaking to the press, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious […] The post Underage
Organised Labour has warned of a potential strike on May 2, 2024, if the government fails to fulfil its obligation to pay the tier-2 pensions of its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its associated unions assert that despite numerous appeals, the government has disregarded their demands. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the […] The post Organised
In demonstrating bilateral collaboration and commitment to strengthening the UK-Ghana defence and security partnership, the British High Commission in Accra has made the donation of £260,000 worth of Military Protective Equipment (MPE) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 150 set of MPE, which includes essential protective equipment such as […] The post British
By Dr. Christoph KAPP Anansi Green Energy The Swiss renewable energy company NEK Umwelttechnik AG (NEK) has been developing in the past years six large-scale onshore wind farms in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, which are ready for implementation. The total capacity to be installed is approximately 1,300 MW through the six projects. These […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has said some of its best-trained personnel are being lured away by competing state entities while others repatriate abroad upon completion of higher studies sponsored by the authority despite still under bond. According to Director-General of GSA Prof. Alex Dodoo, for instance, one of the personnel currently […] The post GSA
A United States-based Economist, Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu, is questioning the developmental projects listed in NPP’s recently launched performance tracker. In a press release issued on Thursday, April 18, Dr. Iddrisu “Despite borrowing over GHc600 billion in the last eight (8) years, the NPP government seems to only boast about the number of completed toilet projects […] The post NPP
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck in connection with Thursday’s accident involving a newly acquired train from Poland on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. According to a statement released by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, whose truck bore the registration number GS 9018-20, allegedly left the […]
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