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Health needs to be front and centre of national plans to fight climate change

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), WHO has published its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies” highlighting the actions...

Government must withdraw L.I. seeking to restrict import of strategic products -Minority

The Minority in Parliament has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately cause the withdrawal of a regulation seeking to restrict the importation of rice,...

30% of Ghana’s crude oil consumption purchased through Gold for oil programme – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has lauded President Akufo-Addo and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for introducing the Gold...

Law to ban import of ‘yemuadie’, rice, others: Trade Minister sets records straight

Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond, has clarified that the government is not imposing a complete ban on the importation of essential goods...

Ghana to get 5G wireless data communication soon – NCA boss

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has said that plans are far underway for Ghana to hook on to...

UCC, IET sign MoU to pioneer sustainable engineering programmes

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has solidified a strategic partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), aiming to bridge the gap...

Dormaahene reacts to ‘ban’ from Berekumhene’s funeral [Watch]

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu II, has addressed the injunction preventing him from attending the final funeral rites of the late Paramount...

Converting Bono Regional Hospital into Teaching hospital deceitful – NDC to NPP

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the conversion of the Bono Regional Hospital into a teaching hospital as insincere and deceitful to...

Conflicts in Nkwanta: Peace Council seeks collaboration with IGP

The National Peace Council is counting on the Police and the various regional security councils to help expedite investigations and mediation on conflicts in...

More support coming for flood victims – Chief of Staff

Government is taking steps to make available adequate resources to support communities grappling with the aftermath of the recent spillage in the Volta region...

UGBS reacts to death of student

The management of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has expressed its deep sorrow regarding the passing of a Master's student at the...

Electricity tariffs slashed, water up

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has announced a downward review of electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024. The adjustment is in...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Hosts Lecture on Prize-Winning ‘Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk’ Developed by Indonesian Finance Ministry

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) hosted a lecture in which the representative of the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal...

Uganda: Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G77 summits to boost tourism

Uganda’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the two upcoming international summits scheduled for January 2024, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John...

Choir master cries out after pastor snatched his wife

The founder of Christ High Commission Church, Pastor Noah Abraham, has been accused of snatching and impregnating the wife of his choir master. The church...

High tension cable poses danger to Kwawu Praso residents

Residents of Kwawu Praso No.1 in the Eastern region are living in fear as a high tension electricity cable is posing danger to the...

Akufo-Addo congratulates Liberia’s President-elect, Joseph Boakai

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has extended warm congratulations to President-elect Joseph Boakai on behalf of the people of Ghana. The presidential candidate of...

Corruption is holding Ghana back – UK High Commissioner says

The UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has expressed concerns about significant levels of corruption in country stating that, it hinders development. She said...

IGP Dampare has not fallen for the ‘big man’ syndrome – Prof Kwesi Yankah

Former Education Minister, Professor Kwesi Yankah has waded into the social media conversation regarding the viral photo of the Inspector General of Police Dr...

Cancelling licensure exams doesn’t mean non-licensing – Edudzi Tamakloe

https://youtu.be/XYTBxBlKSMg A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, says the cancellation of the teachers’ licensure examination does not imply...

Journalists urged to critically examine govt’s 2nd phase of PFJ

Dr. Kojo Mprain, the Director of Research and Advocacy at the Media Foundation for West Africa, has urged media practitioners nationwide to critically examine...

I don’t need envelopes; I need development – Adansihene fires MPs

The Paramount chief of Adansi, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has descended on the Members of Parliament in the Adansi Traditional Area of Ashanti region. Speaking...

At COP28, more failure on climate change is not an option for vulnerable communities

Too little is being done to protect the most vulnerable people against the negative impacts of climate change, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). World...

Ho dualization project: One-way scheme implementation unveiled for streamlined traffic movement

The Department of Urban Roads (DUR), under the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has unveiled plans to implement a One-Way Scheme as part of...

Commercial drivers not overpricing fares – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has denied reports that its members are overcharging passengers. Media reports suggested that, commercial drivers were charging passengers...

Clerk-to-Parliament’s house was sold in 2015 – Abu Jinapor tells Parliament

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has told Parliament that the residence of the current Clerk-to-Parliament was sold to a...

FIFA media rights tenders commence for Sub-Saharan Africa

FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com) and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ tender processes now open for Sub-Saharan Africa; African nations excelled at last year’s FIFA...

Gomoa, Effufu chiefs kick against ‘sale’ of Ramsar site for galamsey

Paramount chiefs in Gomoa Akyempim, Effutu and Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Areas are opposing the release of the Winneba Ramsar site to Green Metals company...

‘Coup’ plotters face judgement in January

A High Court in Accra has set January 24, 2024, to deliver its judgement in the case of nine (9) persons accused of plotting...

Police apologise for causing traffic on Accra-Ofankor stretch on November 22

The Ghana Police Service has apologised to Ghanaians for the traffic disruption that occurred on the Accra-Ofankor stretch of the N6 Highway on November...

ECG begins digitalised payment of bills in Volta Region

The Volta Regional branch of the Elec­tricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has joined the compa­ny’s nationwide ex­ercise to capture the consumption of customers through...

Visit Bawku, other conflict zones to help bring peace – Nayiri urges Bawumia

The Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Abdulai Mahami Shariga has urged Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to...

Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Ghana to Connect to Angola Cables Network to Expand Digital Offering

The carrier-neutral, colocation Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Accra, Ghana, is joining the Angola Cables Global Data Centre Interconnect. This integration will enhance...

UGBS student dead after armed robbery attack on UPSA-UGBS stretch

A Master's student of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been reported dead after a robbery accident on Tuesday night. According to reports,...

ChaLoG supports Mahama’s 24-hour Economy

The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has endorsed the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy. ChaLOG has...

Arsène Wenger completes landmark visit to India to help unlock country’s potential

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development (https://www.FIFA.com) met Indian football leaders and visited the new academy in Odisha;Talent Development Scheme is a fundamental part of...

Royal Couture CEO, Irene Giacobbe donates uniforms, supplies to schools in Eastern region

In a heartwarming demonstration of benevolence, Irene Giacobbe, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Couture has donated to two schools in the Eastern Region. Accompanied...

Kintampo sitting on a time bomb – MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North, Joseph Kumah has expressed worry over the ongoing feud between two chiefs. In an official statement, the lawmaker...

East African Community and Federal Republic of Germany mark 25 years of cooperation

The East African Community (EAC) and the German Embassy Dar es Salaam, jointly celebrated 25 years of partnership between the EAC and the Federal...

Mother rescues son from baboon’s mouth

A Zimbabwean mother saved her son from the grips of a baboon’s mouth after the animal tried to snatch him away. Speaking to Voice of America (VOA), Petronella Moyo...