The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) office in Ghana is set to launch the second phase of a trade capacity-building programme aimed at improving standards. The programme being implemented in conjunction with the Government of Ghana is funded by … Continue reading →

Illegal mining activities, popularly called “galamsey” in the Western Region pose a major security threat, members of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) have said. According to REGSEC, the operations of illegal miners in the region had considerable damaged the environment. … Continue reading →

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) last Thursday registered about 500 people under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Cape Coast, in the Central Region. The beneficiaries who could not afford to register under the scheme were drawn from Brofoyedur, … Continue reading →

Health Minister Sherry Ayitey last Friday inaugurated an ultra-modern building to house the Greater Accra Regional office of the National Health Insurance (NHIS). The two-storey facility built by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) brings to 10 the number of … Continue reading →

Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), in collaboration with Socio Computers Limited, has introduced a new technology called Fire Early Warning Console in its operational system which will help detect fire before it escalates. The device, which is by-directional and geo-location, … Continue reading →

The Coordinator of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese of the Catholic Church in charge of Strengthening HIV/AIDS Response Partnership Through Evidence Based Results (SHARPER), Kofi Anamboyine Ayamga on Friday disclosed that unprotected sex accounts for 80 per cent of HIV/AIDS transmission. He … Continue reading →

Sharpen your money-grabbing instincts, tutor yourself to be a smooth-talker, grab the Bible, get the appropriate garb and set off as the prophet who cajoles followers to part with their money, rapes vulnerable adherents and thinks only about his personal … Continue reading →

Annette Danso, one of Ghana’s young enterprising gospel musicians who declared her readiness to take Ghanaian gospel music to another level with her new soul-touching gospel songs, has denied rumours that her second hit single, ‘Wole Noko’ was a political … Continue reading →

GHANA’S MULTI award-winning conscious reggae superstar Blakk Rasta, last Saturday, May 11, staged a concert at the Nsawam Prisons to celebrate Bob Marley’s Day with the inmates. During the concert, dubbed ‘Jailhouse Rocking’, the reggae artiste/radio presenter on Hitz 103.7 … Continue reading →

Financial institution giants UT Bank yesterday presented a GH¢30,000 cheque to premiership debutants Amidaus Professionals at its Adabraka Head office in Accra. President of UT Group Prince Kofi Amoabeng revealed that the bank had thought about which team to adopt, … Continue reading →

The Ghana Football Association has cancelled next month’s international friendly against Kenya. According to a letter sent to the Kenya Football Federation, Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah cannot raise a strong squad for the assignment. Appiah’s plans were affected by the … Continue reading →

Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew missed out on this year’s best African Player in the French Ligue 1 award. Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was on Monday awarded the Marc-Vivien Foe Prize. Ayew was shortlisted along with the Saint Etienne striker and nine … Continue reading →

For disability rights advocates and proponents for social inclusion, May 4, 2013 will forever be remembered as the day when a significant step was taken in the fight for equal opportunities for persons with disability. It was the day the … Continue reading →

The Technical Director of Berekum Chelsea Hans Vander Plyume says the prestige that goes with playing in the CAF Champions League is the force behind their strong showing in the ongoing Glo Premier league. Chelsea occupied the top spot momentarily … Continue reading →

Roberto Mancini was sacked as Manchester City manager for his poor communication and relationships with players and executives. The Italian’s failure to pay enough attention to developing young players was also behind his exit, reports BBC sports editor David Bond. … Continue reading →

Another set of Siamese twins has been delivered at the Central Regional Hospital. The two girls are joined in the chest and have one heart. They also share one sex organ. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Daniel Asare … Continue reading →