The Chiefs of Awutu Traditional Area have called on the Forestry Commission (FC) to help prevent the degradation of the Apra Hill Forest, which is their sacred sanctuary. At a meeting between the Commission and Awutu Traditional Council at Awutu Bereku, Abokuadi Wyettey Agyemang Otabil III, Paramount Chief of the Awutu Traditional Area, said the … The post Awutu
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has bid farewell to Mrs Diana Acconcia, the outgoing European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana. This was when Mrs Acconcia paid a farewell call on the Minister, at the end of her three-year tour of duty as Head of the EU Delegation to … The post Foreign Minister bids farewell to
Haiti’s President, Jovenel Moïse, has been killed in an attack at his home in the nation’s capital, according to the country’s interim Prime Minister. Claude Joseph said the President’s residence in Port-au-Prince was stormed by unidentified armed men at 0100 local time (0500 GMT). The First Lady was also reportedly injured in the attack. Source: … The post Haiti’s
Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Minister of Health, has expressed appreciation to the Japanese Government, UNICEF and other development partners for their immense contribution to the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He mentioned the support in strengthening Ghana’s health system, especially in the COVID-19 response through the provision of equipment and training to the Noguchi Memorial … The post Ghana,
In the second verse of a famous hit song released by the legendary Bob Marley in 1976 titled, “Rat Race”, he bemoaned the fact that “in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty”. The context in which he made that profound statement can’t be lost on some countries and communities even in the 21st … The post In the abundance of water,
This year, in honour of the holy month of Ramadan, international multi-asset broker Exness held an exclusive trading campaign, where the theme was for traders to raise money for charity through their trading activities. For each trade, Exness gave back a token of appreciation to its clients which also translated to funds being raised for … The post Exness
Ethiopia has officially informed Egypt it began the second phase of filling its hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, a move that Egypt said is a threat to regional security. Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aty said late on Monday that he received an official letter from his Ethiopian counterpart about … The post Ethiopia
Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), has rekindled the debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are organisms whose genetic materials have been altered using genetic engineering techniques. He noted that his Ministry would collaborate with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and other key stakeholders to ensure that such … The post Environment
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) on Tuesday announced modalities for changing all meters for industrial entities with new ultra-sonic meters to make it easier for the company to read it remotely. Dr Clifford A. Braimah, GWCL Managing Director who stated the modalities at a maiden stakeholder meeting with industries within the Tema GWCL Region … The post GWCL to change industrial
The General Council of Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana has urged the government to make good its commitment and pay the pension top-up for those who retired in 2020 without further delay. According to the General Council those who retired in 2020 under the three-tie pension scheme, Act 766, retired with inferior lump-sum benefits, … The post TUC
The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), organizers of the “March for Justice” Demonstration, has called on the President to immediately implement recommendations of the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry Report. The three–member Emile Short Commission, set up by government, investigated the political violence at Ayawaso West Wuogon Constitiency by- election It said … The post Implement
Eni has announced a significant oil discovery in CTP Block 4, offshore Ghana. Preliminary estimates place the potential of the Eban–Akoma complex between 500 and 700 million barrels of oil equivalent in place. The Eban – 1X well is the second well drilled in CTP Block 4, following the Akoma discovery. “The new discovery has … The post Eni
The Ministerial Committee commissioned to investigate the Ejura shooting incident, has appealed to the public to be willing to provide all the evidence needed for a successful probe. “The public is being invited to provide us with all the relevant evidence linked to the incident as we seek to get to the bottom of the … The post Provide
The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Women Executive Director, Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the movement has mobilized about $40 billion total. Giving the breakdown, she said Member States and public institutions together committed to $21 billion; Private sector gave $13 billion; philanthropists supported with $4.5 billion; and the UN along with international and regional … The post UN
Ohana Homes, a bed-sharing initiative has won the Ho Node Hub’s startup investment pitching contest. The project is expected to boost community-based tourism by providing a platform that would aid stakeholders to develop the home-sharing landscape in visitor hotspots in the Volta Region and was selected best among four presented at the Hub’s local pitch … The post Home
It was a night of anguish for Hiplife fans as one of its legends Theophilus Tagoe, popularly known as Castro was remembered at a tribute concert held on Monday at the Takoradi Mall, in the Western Region. The mini-concert saw musicians including KK Fosu, Kofi Kinaata, Nero X, Fameye, among others give a rendition of … The post Tribute concert held in remembrance
Hundreds of Ghanaians on Tuesday joined the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to protest against “security unrest” in the country. The demonstration, dubbed: “March for Justice” is to demand justice for all persons killed or brutalised by security agencies in the country. The demonstrators, who were clad in red and black, had … The post Hundreds
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