Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% of the seas into protected areas by 2030, to safeguard and recuperate marine nature. The agreement was reached on Saturday evening, after 38 hours of talks, at UN headquarters in New … The post Historic ocean treaty agreed
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will announce changes to the national executive at 7:00 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Monday, presidential spokesman, Vincent Magwenya, said on Sunday. A cabinet reshuffle has been widely expected since Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) at a party leadership contest in December, paving the way … The post South
Hundreds of opposition supporters in Tunisia defied an official ban on their protest against the president on Sunday after some of their leaders were arrested, breaking through a police barrier in central Tunis to rally in the city’s main street. Before the protesters broke through the barrier, police warned them by loudspeaker that their demonstration … The post Tunisian
The former 100m world champion, Asafa Powell, has commended Ghana for efforts towards hosting the first African Para Games scheduled for September, this year. Most especially, he praised the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) President, Mr Samson Deen, for making the Paralympic Sport a focus on the African continent and ensuring the growth of the sport. … The post Asafa
The final funeral rites of late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu Twasam, is scheduled for this Friday, March 17, at the forecourt of the State House. This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Twasam family, Robert Ann, at the one-week observation of the footballer held at the Adjiringanor Astro-Turf Park in Accra on Saturday. According … The post Atsu to be laid to rest March 17
Russia and Belarus athletes should be able to compete under their flag, said International Boxing Association (IBA) President, Umar Kremlev on Friday. The IBA lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian boxers last October, against the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) guidance following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, last year. “They should participate. It … The post IBA
Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa from Weslaco, Texas won on a 12-round unanimous points decision against Filipino Mark “Magnificent” Magsayo on Saturday night at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California to claim the WBC interim featherweight title. Magsayo made a fast start and exchanged big right hands with Figueroa However, Figueroa finished strongly to win with … The post Player
A seminar for students offering engineering programmes at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), to commemorate the International Day of Engineering was held on Saturday. The focus of the seminar was to sensitise aspiring and existing engineering students about the contribution of engineers to society and to also inspire them to stay … The post Karpowership
The State of Kuwait on Thursday celebrated its 62nd National Day and the 32nd Liberation Day in Accra with a call for the strengthening of bilateral relation for the mutual benefits of both countries. The Secretary to the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Ghana, Ms Safa Beyrothi who made the call on behalf … The post State of Kuwait marks National Day in Accra appeared
A national Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) has been developed to educate Ghanaians on the country’s dietary system. Similarly, it is to address malnutrition, diet-related diseases as well as contribute to the control of increasing non-communicable diseases and its adverse outcomes among persons living in Ghana The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) with support from … The post National
Some selected commercial drivers and transport operators in the La Nkwantanang Municipal Area, Accra, have received training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid to enable them save lives in the event of road accidents. CPR is an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact … The post Commercial
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a plane load of care items to victims of the devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey. The former Manchester United star has been deeply affected by the tragic scenes that has left over 50,000 dead and severely impacted people’s lives. And Ronaldo has sent a plane packed full of aid to … The post Ronaldo responds
Wesley Fofana eased the pressure on Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, as the French defender sealed a 1-0 win against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. Fofana put Chelsea in front with his first league goal for the club seven minutes after halftime, the former Leicester centre-back rising to head home from Ben Chilwell’s corner. It was … The post Chelsea’s
The Board Chairman of Serene Insurance Limited, a member of the First Sky Group, Mr Charles Edem Gidi, has been inducted into the 2023 Corporate Hall of Fame at the sixth edition of the Ghana Corporate Executive Hall of Fame awards held in Accra. The sixth edition was held on the theme: ‘Guiding Corporate Ghana … The post Serene Insurance Board Chair
Last Mile, an initiative to train smallholder farmers in Africa on the prevention of animal diseases and leverage access to veterinary medicine, has reached more than 40,000 farmers in six countries. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in access, availability, and awareness of animal health care solutions in hard-to-reach areas. This improves productivity and … The post Last
Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has called for the need to celebrate illustrious citizens who lived exemplary lives when they depart to eternity. He said, instead of mourning them as it was usually done, such great citizens must be celebrated. “Great leaders are those who make huge sacrifices for the betterment … The post Speaker
The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Wa, Upper West Region, on Friday held its maiden graduation ceremony for 1,176 diploma, graduate and post graduate students. Addressing the congregation, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Institution, Professor Philip Duku Osei, charged the graduands to show proof of their higher learning … The post SDD-UBIDS
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, through the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday presented some medications worth GH¢10,000 to the Odorgonno Senior High School in Accra. In addition, the MP also donated some mattresses and cash of GH¢1,500 to the school and a student who lost her … The post Anyaa-Sowutuom
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi Constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, has disbursed scholarship funds to 75 needy but brilliant students studying various courses in the Universities through his Farouk Aliu Mahama Educational Care Fund (FUMEC-FUND). The FUMEC- FUND is an initiative of the MP, and was launched in 2021 … The post MP disburses
The Majority and Minority in Parliament have been urged to ensure consensus towards the passage of the Affirmative Action bill (AA) into law by the end of the year. According to the Convener of the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, Mrs Shelia Minka-Premo, this would ensure that Ghana has better scores in the Inter Parliamentary Union … The post Majority,
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