A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. […] The post 60% Ga Mashie residents
Stakeholders from all sectors of the local economy are calling for a review of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy). They argue that instead of burdening consumers unnecessarily, efforts should focus on effective revenue production and equitable distribution within the larger tax framework. This came to light during a tax forum organized by the International Centre […] The post Participants
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, along with the Ghana Tourism Authority, has inaugurated the 2024 edition of the annual Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at the Kwahu Abene Palace. The festival, scheduled from March 29th (Easter Friday) to April 1st (Easter Monday), is expected to attract thousands of tourists to Ghana. This year’s celebration […] The post Tourism
Some Ga Kenkey vendors in Accra are now considering charging customers for the previously complimentary pepper as economic challenges in Ghana worsen, contributing to a broader increase in the cost of living. The latest economic data indicates a marginal rise in the year-on-year inflation rate for January 2024, with the current inflation rate reaching 23.5%. […] The post No more free
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project recently held a significant ceremony in Wa, capital of the Upper West Regional, where conservation agriculture (CA) tools worth over GH¢650,000 were handed over to key partners. The event marked a crucial step in advancing sustainable agriculture practices in the region. The specialized CA tools, including no-till planters, […] The post
Mustapha Ussif, Sports Minister It has emerged that contrary to public perception of Ghana Football Association (GFA) handling monies meant for tournaments, it is rather the Youth and Sports Read More... The post ‘GFA Does Not Handle Pre Tournament Monies’
Kurt Okraku The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has made a significant investment in colts (juvenile) football, in the country. And per the initiative, a total of 1,721 clubs across Read More... The post GFA Committed To Colts Football Development –
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has hinted that Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah will face legal consequences for his continued stay in office without a contract extension from the Ministry of Finance. Rev Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who is more than 60 years old and is […] The post We’ll
Christian Sottie, SML Boss Despite negative media campaigns, the contract established between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has demonstrated remarkable benefits for the Read More... The post GRA–SML Deal Generates Over
Gifty Oware-Mensah The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been the subject of wide public backlash after her comments about the Black Queens in an Read More... The post GFA EXCO Member Clarifies Black Queens Comments
The Jakpa Palace and Gonjaland are preparing to give the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, a massive welcome on Sunday, February 25th, as he pays a working visit to Damongo. This will be the first time the former president will be visiting the Jakpa Palace after he attended […] The post Jakpa Palace prepares to host
Mavis Hawa Koomson The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced the revocation of the media blackout it imposed on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Read More... The post GJA Revokes Hawa Koomson ‘Black Out’ appeared first on
DSL, last year’s winner Charter House, the organisers of the annual Ghana Music Awards (GMA), has officially opened nominations for underground artistes to submit their entries for the prestigious Read More... The post 25th GMA Unsung Category Opens appeared first on
Magic Rocker, a well-known Ghanaian musician based in Chicago (USA), has returned to the music scene with his two singles of the year titled ‘Talk Dirty’ and ‘Chillaxing’. The Read More... The post Magic Rocker Releases Two Singles appeared first on DailyGuide
Mavis Hawa koomson The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has lifted the media blackout on Member of Parliament (MP) for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, following a meeting held Read More... The post GJA Frees
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has acknowledged that Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu-Senya, has demonstrated good faith in her cooperation on the assault case involving David Kobenna, the morning show host of Cape FM. Following consultation with its media partners, the Association has lifted the media blackout previously imposed on the […] The post Assault
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced plans to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, over the assault on Citi TV/FM’s Northern Regional correspondent Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira by Farouk Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Yendi. Albert Dwumfour, the President of GJA, stated that they are in the process of arranging a meeting […] The post GJA
Fatimatu Abubakar The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed the appointment of Fatimatu Abubakar as the new Minister designate for Information. The GJA congratulated her on the elevation from Deputy Read More... The post GJA Congratulates Fatimatu Abubakar appeared
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has welcomed and congratulated Fatimatu Abubakar following her nomination as the Minister for Information. President Akufo-Addo has nominated the former Deputy Information Minister to succeed Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in the role of Information Minister, pending approval by Parliament. In a statement released on February 15, 2024, the GJA expressed its […] The post GJA
Ghanaman Soccer Centre The Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) at Prampram is set to undergo a major upgrading, with the construction of a 40-bed accommodation facility, gymnasium, swimming Read More... The post GFA Set To Upgrade Ghanaman Soccer Centre appeared
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