The President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo has called on the people of Ada to continue support­ing the salt development project in the area spearheaded by Elec­trochem Ghana Limited. • Nene Abram Kabu Akuaku III (middle) with some traditional leaders arriving at the durbar Speaking at the grand durbar of the 86th Ada Asafotufiami festival on … The post President

The Ministry of Gen­der Children and Social Protection (MoGCPS) last Thursday conducted the final national consultation on the Children’s Bill and the Child Jus­tice Administration Bill to enable stakeholders to make ultimate critical inputs into the bills. The two bills when passed would ensure that children are protected and cared for in a more dignified … The post MoGCPS

The National Petroleum Au­thority (NPA) is set to roll out the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) Policy in Sep­tember this year, Deputy Chief Executive, NPA, Perry Okudze­to, has stated. To be implemented in Accra and other selected parts of the country residents do not have to own a cylinder to use gas. Gas users only have … The post NPA

Omega has partnered with Paris 2024 to create the official luxury watch of the Olympic Games, which is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 next year. The Swiss watchmaking com­pany has unveiled the Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 which measures at 42 millimetres in width and 13.7mm thick. It is intended … The post Omega releases limited edition watch for Paris

Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol has joined Pre­mier League champions Manchester City from Bunde­sliga club RB Leipzig on a five-year deal, the treble winners announced on Saturday. Gvardiol was signed for 90 million euros, making the 21-year-old the second most expensive defender in history behind Harry Maguire, who was signed for 80 million pounds ($101.98 million), … The post Man City

There have been calls in Somalia for officials to be sacked, after fielding a novice 100m sprinter in the World University Games in China. The country’s sports minister has apologised for selecting Nasra Abubakar Ali, who took almost twice as long as the win­ner to complete the race. She reportedly had no previous experience in … The post Somalia sorry for fielding record

Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield yesterday and strike the first blow in this season’s rivalry between the two clubs. While City had the bulk of the possession in the first half, Arsenal had the better chances, with big close-season signing Kai Havertz twice spurning oppor­tunities to … The post Arsenal beat Man City to win Community

As part of its unwavering commitment to providing top-notch Fixed Broad­Band (FBB) internet services to customers, Vodafone Ghana has launched an exciting new offer for new broadband customers. The offer empowers new customers to harness the power of ultra-fast and reliable inter­net with more data, exceptional savings, and a seamless online experience. Albert Achiaw, the … The post Vodafone

The Head of Public Relations at the Con­troller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), Cephas Dodoo, has stated that the Department did not make payments to 59 deceased pensioners as suggested by the Auditor-General’s Report. According to Mr Dodoo, the pensions for the deceased pensioners had already been halted upon notification of their passing, even before … The post CAGD

GCB Bank has launched its 70th anniversa­ry celebration with a pledge to prioritise Envi­ronmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) to promote the growth of the bank. “As we stand at the thresh­old of a new banking era under the Bank of Ghana’s guidance on sustainable banking, GCB Bank embraces the boundless opportunities that lie ahead. … The post GCB Bank

An Accra Circuit Court has admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢70,000 with two sureties, Florent Nii Otu Quarshie accused of stealing 12 laptop com­puters valued at GH¢69,586.00 from Ghana Reinsurance in Accra. As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties should be a public/civil servant earning not less than GH¢1,500 a … The post Man before court for stealing 12 laptops

The Electricity Company of Ghana, Volta Region has begun a clampdown on users of fake and illegal electricity meters within some communi­ties in the Denu District of the company. The exercise which forms part of the company’s ‘Operation Zero’ exercise saw the exercise place at Agbogbome, Aveshive, Wudoa­ba, Kologa, Dzodze, Gakli and Soshime. It started … The post ECG

 An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, says the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) should be commending and not charging him if it had done its work well. He said he had been accused of sponsoring alleged plot to over­throw the government whereas the money he donated to support Take Action Ghana (TAG) … The post Treason trial:

At least two people have died and more than 30 are missing after two ships carrying migrants sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, the UN’s migration agency said on Sunday. The two boats had set off from the port of Sfax in Tunisia carry­ing 48 and 42 people respectively. Italian coastguards recovered the bodies … The post Two migrants die in shipwrecks off Italian

At least 30 people have been killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in south­ern Pakistan, a police spokesman has confirmed. Several carriages of the Hazara Express overturned near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, about 275km (171 miles) from the largest city Karachi. Wounded passengers were moved to nearby hospitals. Rescue teams are trying … The post Pakistan passenger

Niger’s military junta has just hours to restore oust­ed President Mohamed Bazoum to power or face the possibility of military action from the regional bloc Ecowas. Last Sunday, West African lead­ers gave the coup leaders a week to comply with its demands or it would “take all measures… [which] may include the use of force”. … The post Niger deadline sparks

A total of 31 journalists and media executives from 13 countries across the world have completed a two-week seminar on China’s media conver­gence, communication strategies, and culture in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Organised by the Zhejiang Normal University and sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Com­merce from July 18 to 31, 2023, the seminar aimed at … The post 31

 The Ghana Premier League (GPL) Referees and Assis­tant Referees have under­gone on a mandatory medical tests ahead of the 2023/24 betPawa Premier League season. The medical test is one of the series of tests and training pro­grammes for the referees before the start of every League season. The referees are expected to have physical and … The post GPL refs, assistants

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Mustapha Ussif, has indicated Ghana’s read­iness to host the maiden African Paralympic Games. Speaking at a virtual Ministers’ Conference on Thursday to give final updates on the upcoming Games, Mr Ussif said all the necessary resources had been provided by the government and other stakeholders to organise a … The post Ghana

Hammer thrower, Gwendolyn Berry, has been banned for 16 months by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for testing positive for a banned substance. The suspension means the 34-year-old American will miss this month’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Berry’s violation resulted from her use of a topical medication – a cream used to treat pain … The post US