Accra, May 17, GNA - Madam Freda Prempeh, Deputy Minister for Works and Housing has called for the insuring of Persons with Disability (PWDs) who are into artisanal works to ensure their safety.She said it was time for cabinet to take a look at that to ensure they lived better lives.

New Dormaa-Sunyani, May 17, GNA - A Circuit Court in Sunyani on Friday granted bail to 46 persons who unlawfully demonstrated, burnt vehicle tyres and barricaded the Sunyani-Techiman main road to prevent movement of vehicles at New Dormaa, a suburb in Sunyani. The suspects who are mostly youthful males were ar

Accra, May 17, GNA - Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), on Friday said the role of women is a crucial factor in addressing conflict situations within the sub-region.Global challenges like climate change, could also be

Kumasi, May 17, GNA – Mr. Mumuni Sulemana, the Director in-charge of Programmes and Operations of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has called on the Ghanaian youth to remain focus towards championing the cause of the nation’s sustainable development.“You must shelve your own personal interests and mak

Kumasi, May 17, GNA – Mr. Mumuni Sulemana, the Director in-charge of Programmes and Operations of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has called on the Ghanaian youth to remain focus towards championing the cause of the nation’s sustainable development.“You must shelve your own personal interests and mak

Accra, May 17, GNA - World Vision Ghana, has awarded 36 pupils across the country who participated in the maiden edition of the cartoon competition on open defecation.The competition, which lasted for 12 weeks, saw pupils read cartoon stories on open defecation in the Junior Graphic and answering questions on

Accra, May 17, GNA - Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, Acting (Ag) Controller and Accountant General has asked all Statutory Fund Institutions to use the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) to process all financial transactions.He said failure to do so will be denial to accessing funds f

Accra, May 17, GNA - The 13th International Conference on HIV Treatment, Pathogenesis, and Prevention Research in Resource-Limited Settings (INTEREST), has been described as a great success towards accelerating the needed science and research to address Africa’s peculiar health needs.Reflections by the Chair

Shama (WR), May 17, GNA, - Mr Joseph Amoah, District Chief Executive for the Shama district on Thursday inaugurated a new kindergarten block for the Shama Catholic school.The school block solely funded by the district has three classrooms, a staff common room, washrooms and toilets.

Accra, May 17, GNA – The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has organized a day’s seminar in Accra, aimed at reducing diseases and deaths caused by air pollution and climate change.It was to arm decision-makers with health-based tools to assess the impac

Upper Inchaban (WR), May 17, GNA - Mr Joseph Amoah, the Shama District Chief Executive, has cut the sod for the construction of a market in Upper Inchaban in the Shama District. The market being funded by the Assembly

Accra, May 17, GNA - The University of Ghana has launched a new four-year Bachelor of Education curriculum aimed at transforming Ghanaian schools into stimulating environments and to give opportunity to every learner to develop their full potential.

NAIROBI, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - Kenya faces a stern test to win one of the two tickets up for grabs at this year's International Cricket Council (ICC) men's Twenty20 World Cup Africa final qualifiers.

ABUJA, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - The Lake Chad Basin is no longer a safe haven for terror group Boko Haram, as joint military efforts by countries in the region have yielded good results so far, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has said.

CHANGSHA, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - A leading saline soil rice research center in eastern China's Shandong Province made the decision to expand its experimental land to over 667 hectares early this month.

ABUJA, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the re-appointment of Godwin Emefiele, the country's central bank governor, for a second term in office.

ABUJA, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - Nigeria is seeking to finance a major electricity project in the country through the provision of funds by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), according to a cabinet minister on Thursday.

UNITED NATIONS, May 17, (Xinhua/GNA) - A Chinese envoy has told the UN Securi

Goaso (A/R), May 17, GNA – The Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) on Wednesday threatened legal action against the Asunafo North Municipal Assembly for its failure to provide space for the Association to operate at the newly-constructed Goaso market and lorry station.