Canan, a name that evokes images of a promised land in the Bible. But for the people of Canan, a small island community in the Afram Plains, Eastern Region of Ghana, the reality is quite the opposite. Canan’s estimated population of 1,000 predominantly immigrant residents from Ningo Prampram is struggling with a lack of essential […] The post E/R:
The Independent candidate in the Ejisu by-election, Kwabene Owusu Aduomi has threatened a blood bath if any group of people attempts to undermine the integrity of the election through violence. Addressing a mini rally at Ejisu Zongo lorry station on Sunday, Mr. Aduomi questioned the idea behind the importing alleged vigilante groups affiliated to the […] The post Ejisu
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […] The post Power
Ghana’s Black Starlets gave a showdown, securing a 5-1 victory over Serbia at the VGAFK Stadium in Volgograd, Russia, during the ongoing UEFA U-16 International Development Tournament in the early hours on Friday, April 26, 2024. Ghana’s lineup against Serbia featured Abdulai Nortey initiating the first goal with a magnificent curler in the 16th minute, […] The post UEFA
Drivers at the Sparna Junction, Tema Motorway Branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) are urging the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to permit them to establish a dedicated transport station for passengers along the route in a bid to improve road safety and combat congestion. The proposed station aims to prevent drivers from parking […] The post GPRTU:
By Ama Kudom-Agyemang Obviously, the realisation of about three-quarters of the world’s population having access to safe water sources, is a major attainment by the international community. However, this achievement cannot be overly celebrated. This is because, as the world celebrated this year’s World Water Day (WWD) on Friday, 22nd March, a whooping 2.2 billion […] The post Reflections
The Bunso fire station of the Ghana National Fire Service has commenced investigations into the cause of fire that ravaged the 31st Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Palm Oil Factory at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The cause of the devastating fire which is not readily known according […] The post Fire Service probes cause
Residents of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region in Ghana, are demanding urgent action from the management of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to address the ongoing water rationing crisis that has persisted for four years. The residents are also requesting an increase in water production to meet the growing demand. Since 2020, GWCL […] The post Koforidua: Residents
The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
Action Chapel International will host its 2024 Easter Convention from Wednesday, March 27 to April 1, 2024, at the Prayer Cathedral on Spintex Road, Accra. The six-day event on the theme “Open Doors” has Bishop Michael Pitts from the USA, as the Special Guest, together with a powerful team from the Prayer Cathedral. The event, […] The post Action
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […] The post World Water Day:
Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, he warned that produce from these polluted […] The post Ghanaians
For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents rich and poor have never seen a shortage of this severity. While hot weather has shrunk reservoirs, crumbling infrastructure after […] The post South
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Central Region has cut its production by 30 percent at the Sekyerehemang Headworks as a result of galamsey activities along the banks of the River Pra. According to the water company, although some communities within the region will be affected by the move, it is ready to augment […] The post Central Region: GWL cuts water production
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to deliver the State of the Nation Address to Parliament today, February 27, 2024. The address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each […] The post Akufo-Addo to present State of the
President Akufo-Addo has urged Parliament to consider and approve all outstanding exemption applications as a matter of urgency, to send positive signals to the business community. Speaking in Parliament, Read More... The post ‘Approve All Outstanding Exemption
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will present the State of the Nation address to Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each session and before […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has intervened in the closure of four media outlets in Bawku, Upper East Region, asserting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) lacks the authority to enforce ethical and professional standards. MFWA argues that the NCA is not a suitable entity to impose sanctions on media content. The stations […] The post Bawku:
The Oti Secondary Technical School (SECTECH) is experiencing water crises, which have compelled hundreds of boarding students to roam nearby neighbourhoods in search of water. The Ghana News Agency spotted most students with yellow gallons roaming in search of water during class hours. Some students (names withheld), expressed their frustration to the GNA, saying “We […] The post Water
A devastating rainstorm has caused extensive damage to the Gomoa Okyereko Police Station in the Central Region. Officers of the station are left with no option but to receive cases under a tree. The entire roofing of the police station has been ripped off, causing damage to the building’s ceiling. Electrical installations have also been […] The post Rainstorm rips
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