The use of mercury in mining communities causes permanent brain damage, seizures, vision and hearing impairments, still birth, deformity among babies and delayed childhood development, the Executive Director of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mr John Kingsley Krugu, has cautioned. He has, therefore, urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury … The post EPA
Renowned Highlife musician Nana Acheampong has urged the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to pay tribute to veteran Highlife artists by naming significant landmarks after them.
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In his continuing campaign tour in the Bono Region, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of the Republic and the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, has been met with great Read More... The post Dormaahene Showers Praises On Bawumia’s Character appeared
The running mate to the flag-bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Mahama, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the ongoing nationwide limited voters registration, to make up for the time lost at the start of the exercise. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang said this would be the surest way … The post Extend limited voters registration
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted simulation exercises in readiness for recusing victims of potential flooding, as the rains set in. The exercise was done with the involvement of the GNFS’ external stakeholders, head of Public Relations of the GNF, Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Grade One, Timothy Osafo-Afum, disclosed in an interview … The post GNFS ready to rescue flood
Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider extending the days for the limited voter registration exercise after some disruptions and challenges were recorded on day one of the exercise. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, who toured some registration centres in Accra, […] The post Limited
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has refuted claims that COVID-19 was declared over. According to the service, there have been 31 new cases of COVID-19 recorded as of last week. The Programmes Manager at the Expanded Programme on Immunization at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, underscored the importance of the public utilizing vaccination […] The post COVID-19 has
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has acknowledged that the recent withdrawal of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is primarily driven by commercial considerations.
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has provided an update on the implementation of the Electronic Value Added Tax (E-VAT) system, stating that the rollout is progressing according to schedule. In response to a recent publication questioning the status of the E-VAT initiative, the GRA has affirmed its commitment to the comprehensive […] The post E-VAT
The Electoral Commission (E.C) has clarified that the error identified on a registration slip circulating on social media, does not reflect on the Voter Identification card of the applicant. In the said photo, the registration slip shows that the bearer registered in Kasoa in the Central Region but had the district as Ayawaso North in […] The post Electoral
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Golden Exotic Limited (GEL), a leading exporter of fresh bananas to the European Union (EU) market, has disclosed that damages to its farms caused by the Akosombo Dam spillage-induced flood exceed €1.825million. Recalling its losses at sites near the Volta River basin since October 2023 when the floods began, the company […] The post Golden
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced a new fee structure for service providers in the pension industry, including licensed trustees, pension fund managers, and pension fund custodians. The new charges are aimed at ensuring adequate funding for the regulation and oversight of pension funds in the country. According to a public notice posted […] The post NPRA
Patients at the Dialysis unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital have expressed concerns over delays in accessing treatment due to the limited number of functional Dialysis machines at the facility. The shortage of equipment has led to some patients scheduled for two sessions a week going weeks without a single Dialysis service being rendered to […] The post TTH
Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) have experienced a significant increase in value, reaching $3.9 billion in 2023 compared to the $3.5 billion recorded in 2022, according to the latest statistics from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). This growth has been attributed to a combination of structural changes within Ghana’s NTE ecosystem and the effective implementation […] The post Non-traditional
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU [email protected] Consumer inflation rate slowed to 25 percent in April 2024, down from 25.8 percent the previous month, according to new data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). However, analysts warn that prevailing upside risks could moderate the pace of disinflation in the coming months. “We expect disinflation to resume […] The post
By Kizito CUDJOE The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are facing a significant threat, as less than 20 percent of targets are on track beyond the midpoint to 2030, according to Charles Abani, the UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana. Addressing the concerning state of the SDGs, Mr. Abani highlighted that close to half of […] The post SDGs under
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