The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday took delivery of personal body protective gears worth £260,000 in support of the country’s counter terrorism and security operations. Donated by the government of the United Kingdom (UK), the equipment include bullet proof vest, helmets, gloves, counter bomb and training kits as well as first aid equipment. The … The post UK govt donates
Representatives of Francophonie countries with diplomatic representation in Ghana and allied institutions on Saturday went on a procession in Accra to promote the language and its cultural diversity. Dubbed the “Francophonie Parade”, the two-hour procession, started from Kwame Nkrumah Interchange to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt, was to climax this year’s edition of the … The post ‘Francophonie
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) has cautioned Ghanaians planning to travel abroad to be wary of the activities of “middlemen and agents” who propose juicy offers and services. According to the Ministry, some of them are offering citizenship, resident permits and job offers in conflict areas and in countries at war, … The post Foreign
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana will commemorate this year’s Europe Month, focusing on the importance of youth and skills development in the EU-Ghana partnership and how to advance it. The month long event, marked in May each year, celebrates the progress and future of the EU as well as its cooperation and partnership … The post Europe Month to focus on youth,
A book on Contemporary International Law and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Normative Architecture has been launched in Accra. Titled, “The Evolving ECOWAS Normative Architecture and Contemporary International Law: A Case Study of Pro-Democracy Intervention in the Gambia,” the book focuses on ECOWAS’ Pro-Democracy Intervention in The Gambia’s December 2016 post-electoral dispute. The … The post Book
Meta’s artificial intelligence-powered assistant is suddenly everywhere in its flagship apps, and some users are not thrilled. The company announced late last week that its assistant, Meta AI, would now be integrated into Facebook feeds as well as in the search bar across its biggest platforms. It’s also now available in at least a dozen … The post Meta is
University College Dublin (UCD) today announced that applications are now open for a new food and agriculture innovation and entrepreneurship training programme, commencing this September, to be delivered by the University in partnership with Teagasc. There are only fifteen (15) places available on the 12-month, in-person Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which is aimed … The post APPLICATIONS
Residents of Madina, Haatso, Adenta, and surrounding areas can now access healthcare and delivery services at the recently opened F. Alpha and Omega Specialist Hospital. The hospital and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have started enrolling about 10,000 locals onto the programme so they can receive free medical care at the hospital. The CEO, … The post F.
Ghana’s economy is on a promising trajectory towards stability, says the Minister of Finance, Mohammed Amin Adam. Speaking at a press conference following the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, Minister Adam highlighted the country’s robust economic progress and strong recovery. One of the achievements mentioned by the minister … The post World
The Ministry of Works and Housing and State Housing Company (SHC) have handed over 70 housing units of the J.A Kufuor Housing Estate at Oyoko Akrofrom in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). The sector minister, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said 100 housing units were being … The post Minister hands over 70 units
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has handed over two road projects in Amansie West District in the Ashanti Region to contractors for work to begin on them. The roads are 24-kilometre (Km) Pakyi to Antoakrom road and the 4.6km Pakyi Number One and Two town roads. At a mini durbar of chiefs … The post Work begins on Amansie West road projects appeared first on
Internal Auditors in public institutions in the country have been advised to ensure strict financial discipline in the use of public funds as the 2024 general election approaches. The Director-General (D-G) of the Internal Audit Agency, Dr Eric Oduro Osae, who gave the advice, said there was the need for them to keep their eyes … The post Internal auditors tasked to ensure financial
The Vice President and Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has presented his vision for the education sector at the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in Accra yesterday aim to garner support from administrators of Senior High Schools. Dr Bawumia highlighted the significance of the meeting as … The post Veep outlines
The Electoral Commission (EC) has cleared six candidates to contest in the upcoming Ejisu by-election in the Ashanti Region, scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Ejisu seat has been vacant since March 7, 2024, following the death of its Member of Parliament (MP) and a deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John A. Kumah, who … The post EC clears 6 to contest Ejisu by-election April 30
Three persons who allegedly robbed a Quantity Surveyor of his mobile phone and other electrical gadgets, at his residence at Anyaa, in the Greater Accra Region, appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Richard Garbah, an Okada rider, Joseph Atiogbe, also known as (aka) Jazzy, a trader, and Obed, aka Tinny, now at large, were exposed … The post 3 in court for allegedly
The Accra High Court has granted Mr Adjenim Boateng Adjei, a former Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) GH¢4 million bail. He is to produce two sureties both of whom are to be justified with landed properties. Mr Adjei pleaded not guilty to all eight fresh counts of using public office for profit … The post Former PPA boss granted GH¢4m bail appeared first on
A 14-year-old Junior High School (JHS) student (name withheld), who was defiled and impregnated by a mason, only known as Kobby, believed to be in his 50s, has been dismissed from school. The authorities of Southlane Lake View School, at Kasoa-Hideout, in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, sacked the victim against … The post Man, 50, impregnates
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for stronger collaboration among cocoa producing countries in Africa, to deal with emerging challenges that have been occasioned by the recent hike in global cocoa prices. He said it was imperative for such collaboration to be established to proactively deal with the challenges, while reinforcing the need … The post At
The Office of the Attorney General (A-G) and Ministry of Justice on Thursday filed an affidavit at the High Court, in opposition to the writ seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament,Alban Suma Kingsford Bagbin, and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ bill within seven days. At the last sitting, the … The post A-G opposes writ seeking
I am Kofi Egyir Blankson, a fisherman from Winneba. I was unfortunate to lose my vision in both eyes from cataract. It is terrible to be blind. The gift of sight is a precious one that we often take for granted until we begin to lose it. When I lost my sight, it became difficult … The post The experiences of a patient who was blind from cataract appeared first on Ghanaian
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