The Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin on Monday launched the ‘One-Student-One- Tree’ initiative, which is a key component of the government’s flagship afforestation programme, the Green Ghana Project. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the ‘One-Student-One-Tree’ initiative, which aims to complement the government’s tree planting effort, is set out to incorporate … The post Green
The Police Ladies Association (POLAS) of the Ghana Police Service in the Ashanti Region, Training School chapter, is advocating for inclusive menstrual hygiene education for young girls across the country. Drawing from their experiences with girls who have either come into conflict with the law or have had interactions with the legal system, the group […] The post Police
On Thursday May 23 2024, I moderated a meeting to validate the findings of a Gender Transformative research on the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Basic Education Curriculum for Colleges of Education in Ghana. It was the second event I had the privilege to moderate in less than a week. The session assembled policymakers, Education […] The post Assertiveness deficit;
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has welcomed the move by the National Health Insurance Authority to subsidise dialysis treatment for vulnerable groups for the period of six months. But, the association is of the view that, the intervention could have been a comprehensive one to cover all chronic kidney diseases patients who need the … The post Renal
A Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly called Lil Win, has appeared before the Asokore Mampong District Court in connection with a recent car accident that killed a three-year-old boy. He has been granted a GH¢50,000 bail and two justified sureties. The actor looked pale and unwell when he stood in the dock. The 37-year-old has … The post Lil Win granted
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Ellembelle Concerned cocoa farmers in the Ellembelle district of Western Region have demonstrated against illegal mining activities at cocoa farms and river-bodies in the area. According to the group, their livelihood and dependents rely on the cocoa farms for survival – but currently all is not well. Grace Amihere, a cocoa […] The post
Commuters and residents along the Ashaiman-Afienya road are frustrated by the deteriorating condition of the road, which has led to severe vehicular traffic, affecting local businesses, drivers, and residents’ health and productivity. A journey that should take 25 minutes now takes over 3 hours, forcing some to leave home as early as 5 a.m. The […] The post Commuters,
He explained that under the policy which took effect yesterday, dialysis treatment for patients under 18 years and those above 60 years would be free. Dr Bawumia, who is also the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced the initiative during a meeting with the clergy in the Central Region as part of … The post Dialysis treatment: Govt to
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The Centre for Social Mobilization and Sustainable Development (CENSODEV), a non-governmental organisation based in Navrongo in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region, in collaboration with partners has conducted Town Hall Meetings in the Sissala East Municipality in the Upper West Region and Jema in the Kintampo South District in the Bono East Region. … The post CENSODEV
The Muslim Network, an Islamic-based non-governmental organisation, on Saturday organised a seminar for prospective Muslim pilgrims to sensitise them on how to perform the Hajj rituals, and what is required of them in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The prospective pilgrims, some of whom are undertaking the … The post Muslim Network sensitises
It is being organised by Savannah Golden Tree Limited and supported by a coalition of stakeholders and on the theme ‘Nurturing Growth, Empowering Communities.’ The Expo, which isaimed to raise awareness about the lucrative international market for shea, is to bolster foreign exchange earnings, generate employment, and foster prosperity, especially for the women at the … The post 2nd Lady opens
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will not deploy agents to monitor the ongoing vote transfer exercise. This decision follows the Electoral Commission’s (EC) directive to its district officers to deny party agents access to centres for the exercise after violence was recorded at some places. Despite this, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) insists […] The post Vote
A former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority, Professor Joseph Bediako Asare, has called on the government to replace the COVID-19 levy with a Mental Health Levy. He explained that it would help address pressing mental health issues confronting the country, which he said required urgent attention and adequate funding. Prof. Asare, … The post Initiate Mental Health Levy –
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