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Communities in Volta Region receive biodiversity grant
The Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) has given $253,000 to six cluster communities of 36 in the Weto landscape of the Volta Region to conserve and sustain biodiversity.
Miss Abibata Mahama, Vice Chairperson of Small …
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Forestry Commission calls for support
The Forestry Senior Staff Association (FOSSA), has held its annual general meeting at Akyawkrom in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality with a call on stakeholders to support the Forestry Commission to manage the nation’s forest resources.
Mr Samuel Afari-Dartey, Chief Executive of …
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Ghana to hold special prayers for peace after 2012 elections
President John Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday requested the country’s religious groups to offer special prayers in the Mosques and Churches this weekend for “Ghana to continue to enjoy peace and stability†after a successful general election.
A …
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I’ll continue to work for Jomoro – Samia Nkrumah
Ms Samia Nkrumah
Ms Samia Yaba Nkrumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro, who lost her seat in last Friday’s Parliamentary election, has congratulated the MP elect and said she would continue to work for the development of the constituency.…
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Ministry clamps down on illegal traditional health practitioners
The Traditional and Alternative Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), an agency of the Ministry of Health, has embarked on a nationwide enforcement exercise to clamp down on illicit activities of some practitioners.
The exercise had become necessary to flush out unlicensed …
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20 US Peace Corps volunteers sworn in
Gene A. Cretz – US Ambassador to Ghana
Mr Gene A. Cretz, American Ambassador to Ghana, on Thursday swore in 20 Peace Corps agriculture volunteers at Addo-Nkwanta in the West Akyem Municipality.
He said the Peace Corps Ghana staff had …
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Western Region chiefs file writ against elected executives
Four paramount chiefs of the Western Regional House of Chiefs have filed a motion for judicial review at the Sekondi High court against some chiefs elected as executive members of the House.
They are seeking the court to declare the …
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Media Foundation condemns NPP attacks on journalists
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on Thursday added its voice to condemn the recent attacks on some journalists by some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“It is unfortunate that while discharging their duties, sections of the …
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NPP supporters vacate “Obra†spot
Supporters of New Patriotic Party on Thursday vacated the Obra Spot near Kwame Nkrumah Circle to the party headquarters to continue their protest at the results of the just ended elections.
Hundreds of NPP supporters converged at the spot since …
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Election disputes slow market trading
Some traders in Accra are blaming the low patronage of their wares on the dispute that has characterized the just-ended general election.
According to the traders who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview, even though the …
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Ministry congratulates women MPs elect
The Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs (MWCA) has congratulated women who won Parliament seats during the general election.
This was contained in a press release signed by Mr Gershon K. Kumor, Acting Chief Director of the Ministry and copied …
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British envoy meets Ghana army chief over Mali operations
Peter Jones – British High Commissioner to Ghana
The British High Commissioner in Ghana, Mr Peter Jones, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lt Gen. Peter Augustine Blay, in Accra on Thursday.
It …
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Ghana names 26-man team for 2013 Nations Cup
Black Stars
Ghana Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah today December 13, 2012 revealed his 26-man squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations to be held in South Africa.
A statement issued by the Ghana FA says the 26-man squad …
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Ghana, China sign $30m Cape Coast stadium contract
The much awaited Cape Coast Stadium moved a step closer to realization with the signing of the contract agreement between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and their Chinese counterparts.
The 15,000-capacity stadium will cover a construction area of about …
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Ethiopian Airlines marks first year as Star Alliance member
Ethiopian Airlines today December 13, 2012 celebrated its first year as a Star Alliance member.
The carrier has therefore lined-up various prizes for its customers to mark the celebration.
A statement issued by the airline said Ethiopian will “award round …
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Ghana to access $50m to reduce greenhouse emission
The World Bank has approved Ghana’s Forest Investment Programme (FIP) to pave way for the government to access $50 million from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) to implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation.
The …
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