New Peace Corps volunteers with officials U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has joined government officials, returning volunteers, and supporters to officially swear-in 20 new Peace Corps volunteers, who Read More... The post U.S. Peace Corps Welcomes Largest Cohort
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest tobacco producer, began its annual tobacco-selling season on Wednesday, with officials and farmers projecting a sharp decline in harvests and quality because of a drought blamed on climate change and worsened by the El Niño weather phenomenon. From a record harvest of 296 million kilograms (326,000 tons) last year, the country is […] The post Zimbabwe
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is proud of his achievements over the last seven years as leader of Ghana. Nana Akufo-Addo says he has performed well as President from 2017 to date. Addressing a gathering of the Diplomatic Corps in Peduase, Akufo-Addo highlighted his government’s achievements across various sectors. “Whether it is in […] The post I’ve
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears […] The post We’ll
In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
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