African governments must end media restrictions and censorship - African Editors’ Forum
African governments must end media restrictions and censorship - African Editors’ Forum

African governments must end media restrictions and censorship - African Editors’ Forum

The African Editors’ Forum (TAEF) has urged African governments to end media restrictions and censorship in order to foster democracy and accountability on the Continent.

Ghana Tourism Authority celebrates 'Feast Ghana' on May Day with a Taste of Culture
Ghana Tourism Authority celebrates 'Feast Ghana' on May Day with a Taste of Culture

Ghana Tourism Authority celebrates 'Feast Ghana' on May Day with a Taste of Culture

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with the Public Service Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PSWU of TUC) and the Queen Mothers Foundation, hosted a spectacular event called 'Feast Ghana' to celebrate May Day.

NACOC, Prisons embark on a search at Nsawam Prison
NACOC, Prisons embark on a search at Nsawam Prison

NACOC, Prisons embark on a search at Nsawam Prison

A nine-member team from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with 20 operations officers of the Ghana Prisons Service, have embarked on a security search at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison at Nsawam in the Eastern Region.

A delegation from Ghana Post led by Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, last Thursday met President Akufo-Addo to discuss the event with him.
A delegation from Ghana Post led by Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, last Thursday met President Akufo-Addo to discuss the event with him.

President Akufo Addo to unveil Commemorative Stamp honouring Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on May 4

President Akufo-Addo will formally unveil a special commemorative stamp on May 4,2024, in honour of the 25th anniversary of the reign of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

World Press Freedom Index: Ghana jumps 12 places to 50th globally
World Press Freedom Index: Ghana jumps 12 places to 50th globally

World Press Freedom Index: Ghana jumps 12 places to 50th globally

Ghana has seen a positive jump in the latest World Press Freedom Index, climbing 12 places to 50th globally. 

From left, Thomas Abanga, CEO of Abanga Group, Dr.Henry Musa Kpaka(middle),Minister, Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone, and Dr Dorothy Nyambi,(right) President and CEO of MEDA
From left, Thomas Abanga, CEO of Abanga Group, Dr.Henry Musa Kpaka(middle),Minister, Agriculture and Food Security, Sierra Leone, and Dr Dorothy Nyambi,(right) President and CEO of MEDA

Abanga Farms partners MEDA to boost rice production in West Africa

Abanga Farms and Food Systems, a leading Ghanaian agribusiness entity has signed a partnership deal with the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) to spearhead a transformative agricultural initiative in Mano River Countries in West Africa.

Eric Asuman (right), acting Director-General, Ghana Meteorological Agency, speaking at a workshop on Ghana’s Monsoon Season in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
Eric Asuman (right), acting Director-General, Ghana Meteorological Agency, speaking at a workshop on Ghana’s Monsoon Season in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Ghana Meteorological Agency enhances early warning systems

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has indicated its commitment to strengthen the agency’s alert distribution systems, refine communication strategies and ensure timely warnings reach those most in need.

 Dr Chrysantus Kubio (inset), Volta Regional Director of Health, addressing stakeholders in the meeting
Dr Chrysantus Kubio (inset), Volta Regional Director of Health, addressing stakeholders in the meeting

Insecticide-treated net distribution in VR successful

Health workers have successfully distributed 1,004,278 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets across the Volta Region as of March 31 this year.

A section of the Medical Laboratory Professional workers  at the May  Day event
A section of the Medical Laboratory Professional workers at the May Day event

MELPWU demands employment for 2,000 medical lab scientists

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has called for urgent action to employ more than 2,000 qualified medical laboratory science professionals who are currently not working due to the lack of financial clearance for their recruitment.

 Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah displaying the Competency-Based Training curricula at the media engagement
Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah displaying the Competency-Based Training curricula at the media engagement

TVET competency-based training curricula standardised

All existing Competency-Based Training (CBT) curricula in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) space have been standardised to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

 FirstBank Ghana
FirstBank Ghana

FBNBank Ghana changes to FirstBank Ghana

FBNBank Ghana has announced its name change to FirstBank Ghana, effective yesterday, as part of a strategic alignment with the FirstBank Group’s identity, vision and values. 

Some staff of Accra Brewery and Graphic Communications Group Ltd enjoying themselves during the May Day celebration. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Some staff of Accra Brewery and Graphic Communications Group Ltd enjoying themselves during the May Day celebration. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

GCGL, ABL unions hold May Day soiree

Unionised staff of Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) and Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) came together for a joint celebration on May Day as workers marked their day across the world last Wednesday.

Rt. Rev. Dr Emmanuel Kwadwo Asare-Kusi (right), Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Methodist Church, addressing the 45th synod of the church at Asokore, Eastern Region
Rt. Rev. Dr Emmanuel Kwadwo Asare-Kusi (right), Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Methodist Church, addressing the 45th synod of the church at Asokore, Eastern Region

Put national interest ahead of personal gains • Rt Rev. Asare-Kusi admonishes citizens

The Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Methodist Church, Rt Rev. Dr Emmanuel Kwadwo Asare-Kusi, has admonished citizens to place the nation’s interest ahead of any personal gains in this year’s December 7 electioneering.

A resident of Keniago being examined during the health screening exercise
A resident of Keniago being examined during the health screening exercise

Asanko Gold enrols Keniago residents onto health scheme

Mining firm, Asanko Gold Ghana Limited, has in the first quarter of this year, enrolled over 1,500 people onto the free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the Manager for Environment and Sustainability of the company, Dr Daniel Osei Twumasi, has said.

Henrietta Lamptey (right), acting Registrar, Births and Deaths, speaking at the event  in Accra
Henrietta Lamptey (right), acting Registrar, Births and Deaths, speaking at the event in Accra

Births and Deaths Registry staff build capacity on instruction manual

Staff of the Births and Deaths Registry in the Greater Accra Region have undergone training on a new instruction manual to build their capacity for effective service delivery.

Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff, cutting a tape to inaugurate the new offices of the Real Estate Agency Council (right). With her is Kojo Addo-Kufuor, the Board chair, REAC.
Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the Chief of Staff, cutting a tape to inaugurate the new offices of the Real Estate Agency Council (right). With her is Kojo Addo-Kufuor, the Board chair, REAC.

Estate agency council receives office block from Housing Ministry

The Ministry of Works and Housing has dedicated an office block to the Real Estate Agency Council (REAC) to operationalise the council. 

Ishmael Entsie
Ishmael Entsie

13-Year-old boy needs GH¢50,000 for medical treatment

The health condition of a 13-year-old boy, Ishmael Entsie, at Gomoa Akropong Number One, a village in the Gomoa West District in the Central Region, is worsening by the day as his family struggles to raise the needed amount for treatment.

Police on manhunt for gunmen who shot 2 off-duty policemen

The Ghana Police Service is on a manhunt for two gunmen who fatally shot two off-duty police officers sitting in front of their private residence at Block factory, East Trasacco in Accra.

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