Framing in the country has received a boost as Yara Ghana took delivery of 18,000 metric tonnes of high-quality Yara Mila Actyva fertiliser at the Port of Tema. This is expected to benefit 100,000 productive smallholder farmers and help enhance the country’s food security. The Norwegian multinational agricultural company, which has been established in Ghana … The post ‘Yara’s

The Enhanced Domestic Programme (EDP) being developed by the government for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme should be focused on agriculture and revenue mobilisation, the Director of Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, has suggested. The EDP is a three-year fast-tracked macroeconomic stabilisation programme that seeks to restore investor … The post Ghana’s

The Member of Parliament for Gusheigu Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Alhassan S Tampuli, has cut the sod for the commencement of an ultra-modern bus terminal for Gusheigu town. The terminal, when completed would have auxiliary facilities like washrooms, ticketing, offices, passengers’ lodge and parcel offices. The project, estimated to cost GH¢ 1,740,731.48, being … The post Tampuli

The Northern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has recorded 219 fire outbreaks between January and June this year, as against 217 fire outbreaks in 2021 The estimated cost of damage to properties was GH¢ 2,908,988.00 as against GH¢ 2,139,291.00 same time last year, the Northern Regional Public Relation Officer of the … The post N/R GNFS records 219

The Ngleshie Adanse Mantse,  Nii Sackey Akumia VI, has advocated that Kingmakers in Ngleshie Alata (James Town) need to resort to the 1929 Native Administration Ordinance, especially, Section 6 to help resolve Ngleshie Alata chieftaincy succession dispute. He said such a position has become imperative in view of the fact that some people had arrogated … The post Resort

The 2 Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Army emerged overall winners of the two-day “Exercise Fire Storm 2022” held at the Teshie gallery range in Accra on Friday. For their award, they took home cash prize, a trophy and a certificate. They also swept awards in other categories such as fallen plates, best pistol, M16 … The post 2 Infantry Battalion emerges

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has called on traditional rulers to deepen their resolve to fight against any form of oppression and injustice existing in their communities. According to the minister, the specter of violence occurring in some parts of the continent as a result of religious extremism and … The post At

The Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Ghana on Friday announced programme of activities to mark centenary celebration of the first President of the country late Dr Antonio Agostinho da Silva Neto in Accra. The one-week celebration is on the theme “Angolans holding hands for the future” and will begin from September 10  to … The post Dr Antonio Neto’s 100th anniversary

The United States (US) Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Linda Thomas-Greenfield, says Ghana is now a leader on the African continent when it comes to food security and food systems. “Despite some malnutrition challenges in parts of the north, Ghana is now a leader on this continent for food security and food systems. You … The post Ghana leader in food

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the people of Mamprugu in the North East Region to ensure effective collaboration with security agencies to combat activities of terrorists in the area. He said it was important for all to remain vigilant and keep an eye on potential terrorists in the area. President Akufo-Addo made … The post Collaborate

The government has initiated efforts to dredge the entire Volta River and construct sea defense mechanisms to ensure that people living within communities along the river are safe and protected. This is to help protect lives and properties of people living within the coastal communities of Ada and its environs. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo … The post Govt takes step to dredge

A total of 347,446 people from four districts and municipalities in the Upper East Region are set to benefit from the water expansion supply project in Tono, a farming community in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region. The districts and municipalities, including Kassena-Nankana West and Bolgatanga East Districts, Kassena-Nankana and Bolgatanga Municipalities respectively, … The post 347,447

Two new settlements in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region have been inaugurated as new residents for communities affected by mining operations in the area. The communities, New Buing and New Accra, have concrete residential buildings fitted with kitchen and washrooms, a healthcare facility, two schools with accommodation for teachers, three places of … The post Two

A lawyer, Martin Kpebu, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider its decision to use Ghana Card as the only source document for continuous voter registration. He said there were too many hurdles for Ghanaians to acquire the Ghana Card, and suggested that “Perhaps we can roll out a programme, maybe over 10 … The post EC should reconsider

The Kadjebi District Assembly, in the OtiRegion, has commenced the inauguration of local councils for the various communities. The inauguration began with the Dodo Amanfrom community, which has five electoral areas with two members each. Five new local council members were inaugurated to bring the number to 15, and they unanimously chose Divine Sena to … The post Kadjebi

Mr Harona Esseku, 88, a former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is reported dead. A statement from his family, said that he died on Wednesday, August 3, and that “burial and funeral arrangements will be announced later.” The late Esseku, a founding member of the NPP, became chairman of the party from … The post Former NPP Chairman Esseku is dead appeared first

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) in line with its mineral investment diversification strategy is positioning to invest in the industrial salt sector. According to the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Mr Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, salt is set to become one of Ghana’s major foreign exchange earners by 2026 and a top industrial earner … The post MIIF

Gold Coast Refinery (GCR), a Ghanaian based gold refinery company, received a major boost to its operations following certification by the Responsible Jewelry Council Certification (RJC), an affiliate of the London Bullion Market Association. The new certification means that the company can now actively participate in the global fine jewelry industry by adhering to responsible … The post Gold

The European Union Resilience Against Climate Change (EU-REACH) project in the Upper West Region has supplied 9,000 tree seedlings of various species to 18 schools in six districts for planting and nurturing. The seedlings included mango, cashew, citrus, shade trees and acacia which were given to three schools each from Wa West, Wa East and … The post EU-REACH supplies

The Second Edition of the National Governance and Business Leadership Awards was held in Accra on Friday on the theme “Leadership in unusual times: Innovation and Strategy for Development “. The event celebrated Ghana’s most influential business leadership personalities across industries focusing on showcasing the most enterprising, innovative and successful business leaders across industries in … The post 40