Newage Agric Solutions Limited, in collaboration with Greenland Seeds Limited and the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Department (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), recently embarked on a seed training program for 67 youth farmers in the Volta Region of Ghana. The training, which took place from 18th to 22nd December 2023, […] The post Newage
The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old practice of humans eating dog meat. Dog meat stew, called “boshintang”, is considered a delicacy among some older South […] The post South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade appeared first on
The CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Kofi Baah Agyepong, has stated that the Business and Employment Assistance Programme (BEAP) will help reduce Ghana’s unemployment rate by providing a lifeline for countless young individuals striving to carve out a promising future. According to him, the initiative seeks to address the financial strains faced by […] The post BEAP
A total of 53 women’s groups in the Salaga South constituency are set to benefit from a GH¢130,000.00 empowerment fund established by the Member of Parliament for the area, Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah. The grant aims to provide relief to women whose businesses have been severely affected by the economic downturn currently experienced under the Nana […] The post Salaga
Claudia Kwarteng Lumor, the only female aspirant competing against four others in the NPP Oforikrom constituency primaries, has expressed optimism about winning the upcoming primaries after successfully going through vetting. Her confidence and enthusiasm come at a time when the incumbent Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. Emmanuel Marfo, has decided not to contest […] The post NPP
The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of the country’s jurisdiction yesterday, where […] The post NPP
A former presiding member of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Lawrence Nana Obeng Bondah, has picked a nomination form to contest the NPP parliamentary primary in the Obuasi West constituency slated for January 27, 2024. Popularly known as Nana Bondah, the aspiring PC has also served as the Assembly member of the Anyinam electoral area and […] The post NPP
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
Teacher trainee National Service Person and farmer at Odomi in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, Dennis Gowugade, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen on his farm. Sources said Gowugade went to his farm on Friday to gather foodstuff when he was shot. They attributed the incident to the ethnic disturbance between […] The post Nkwanta South: Farmer shot
The UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Trent would […] The post Guyana: UK to send
Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy has promised to gift tickets to his BHIM concerts to Tyrone Marhguy, the Rastafarian Achimota Student whose admission caused a national stir. This comes after it was reported that Tyrone aced his West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Commenting under the post of Tyrone’s results, Stonebwoy on Tuesday, December 19, […] The post Stonebwoy
Some Stakeholders have urged political party leaders to leverage the Youth Manifesto in drafting their manifestoes for the 2024 general elections. A staggering 60% of young people surveyed want the next government to focus on creating jobs, a dramatic shift from the 2020 Youth Manifesto where employment only ranked second. Education and access to loans […] The post 60%
The Electoral Commission (EC) will today, Thursday, December 21, organize elections in district assemblies where the polls were postponed. About 40 districts in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions were postponed due to errors found on the ballot papers, delays in distribution of voting materials and issues of non-functioning Biometric Verification Devices (BVD). Stakeholders have since […] The post EC
As part of efforts to boost marine operations at Ghana’s ports, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has commissioned two new Damen tugboats to add to its fleet. The two heavy duty tugboats, which can berth any post panamax vessel, were named after two former Directors General of the Port Authority, namely Group […] The post GPHA acquires two new tugboatsto boost marine
Three individuals pretending to be police officers have been arrested and remanded into police custody after patrolling polling stations during Tuesday’s district assembly and unit committee elections in Asawase, Ashanti region. According to the prosecution, the three suspects — 37-year-old Zakari Yakubu, 24-year-old Godsway Fiakodzo, and 26-year-old Ibrahim Zack — were seen at Sawaba New […] The post Ashanti
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that all necessary arrangements have been made for today’s district-level elections. Over 66,000 individuals are vying for assembly and unit Read More... The post All Set For District Assembly Elections
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a stern warning to the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to abort any agenda to repeat the technical challenges encountered during the District Level Elections (DLEs). The party cautioned the EC to desist from repeating the ‘mess’ in the 2024 polls to prevent any untoward incidents. […] The post Assembly
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, says most Ghanaians are not interested in District Level Elections (DLEs) because they are ignorant of the local government system. Over the years, low voter turnouts have been recorded across the country during DLEs. A similar situation is being witnessed today across the […] The post Ignorance
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is urging Ghanaians to participate fully and actively in the District Assembly Elections scheduled for December 19, 2023. Ghanaians will go to the polls on Tuesday to elect new Assembly and Unit Committee members who will constitute the various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) over the next four years. […] The post Participate
The Chief Justice declaring the facility open as the MCE and others look on The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has commissioned the Kotobabi District Court in the Ayawaso Central Municipality Read More... The post CJ Opens Kotobabi District Court appeared first on
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