The 2017 edition of the “Melcom Made in Ghana Festival” has opened in Accra with a call on the public to patronise and promote made-in-Ghana goods. An annual event, organised by the Melcom Group of Companies, it is designed to support the national campaign for made-in-Ghana goods aimed at reducing importation to boost the local economy.
Civil society and non-governmental organisations, including some governmental organisations, have gathered to discuss how to get the Affirmative Action Bill passed into law.
Joshua King scored a hat-trick as Bournemouth boosted their Premier League survival hopes by beating West Ham to secure a first win in 2017. King had missed an early penalty for the Cherries when he fired wide of the post, and 48 seconds later West Ham took the lead when Michail Antonio swept a low shot into the bottom corner.
Two leading members of the Jomoro Constituency National Democratic Congress are in Police Custody for allegedly defrauding fishermen in the area. They are Mr Gideon Konibah, Constituency Chairman and Mr Augustine Ofori Andoh, Deputy Constituency Secretary.
A 30-year-old driver, James Ayiem, at Half-Assini in Western Region has allegedly committed suicide. He was found hanging on a mango tree with a twine near the Presbyterian Church at Peace Town, Half-Assini around 0600 hours on Saturday.
Ghanaian basketball star Ben Bentil will return to the NBA Development League (D-League) following the expiration of his 10-day NBA contract with the Dallas Mavericks last Wednesday. Bentil will rejoin the 2014 NBA D-League Champions the Fort Wayne Mad Ants after he appeared sparingly in three games for the Mavericks, without scoring a point in 10 minutes of action.
The police have said they suspect a man whose body was found hanging on a tree at Achimota, in Accra was murdered and that he did not commit suicide as had earlier been reported by some media houses.
The Minister of Aviation, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, says the ministry has started receiving proposals from interested investors who want to partner the government to establish a national airline.
The Ghana Economic Outlook and Business Strategy (EOBS) conference is scheduled to take place on March 22 this year. The annual event will be held on the theme: “Unlocking Ghana's Economic Potential with Mobile Money and Payment System,” by the Africa Business Media (ABM) and supported by dozens of corporate institutions.
Minister of Employment and Labour Relations Ignatius Baffour Awuah has expressed the resolve of the government to expedite action on the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) draft policy bill.
Stakeholders in the health sector have expressed worry about the proliferation of unqualified health personnel in health facilities, saying the situation is a major setback to the quality of healthcare delivery.
The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has accepted the role of Cancer Ambassador from Cancer Voices Ghana, a registered charity raising awareness of cancers in the country.
Ghanaian NFL star Ezekiel Nana "Ziggy" Ansah is in line for a $12 million guaranteed base salary at the Detroit Lions ahead of the new season. The Detroit Lions will make some new players very rich men during the next 24-to-72 hours.
The lawyer for Bishop Daniel Obinim has accused the complainant in the case in which the bishop has been charged for abusing two teenagers of being an opportunist.
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana has painted a bright prospect for the country, saying the 2017 budget will bring hope to the private and monetary sectors of the economy.
Ghana has been asked to clearly state whether or not it will remain a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following threats by the African Union (AU) to withdraw from that court.
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mr Ken Yeboah, has stated that though he is new to the region, he and his men are ready to face robbers to ensure security for the people.
The three-man Electoral Commission of the GOC has approved the candidature of Jerry Ahmed Shaib, a member of the Ghana Special Olympics Association, bringing to 35 the number of candidates for the March 15 electoral congress slated for the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Mr Shaib who is contesting the position of Three Other Members, initially saw his nomination placed on hold following the
A junior high school student of the Child of Hope Preparatory School at Akyem Osiem in the Eastern Region has committed suicide. The 15 -year-old girl, Mary Asante, was found hanging from a rope in the kitchen of her family’s residence at Akyem Osiem last Tuesday.
The Minister of Information, Mr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has said the projection of Ghana to the world as the best destination for investment and business cannot be achieved through ceremonial praise-singing.
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