President Dr William Ruto addressing a Ghana-Kenya Business forum in Accra
President Dr William Ruto addressing a Ghana-Kenya Business forum in Accra

Ghana’s democracy inspires Africa - President Ruto

Kenyan President, Dr William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto, has described Ghana’s democracy as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to many countries, especially with the emergence of unconstitutional governments from all directions.

Ghana approves commercialization of 14 new GMOs
Ghana approves commercialization of 14 new GMOs

Ghana approves 14 new GMOs

The Ghana National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved the commercialization of 14 novel genetically modified (GM) products, comprising eight maize and six soybean products. 

Most plastic chairs fail test standards

A recent study on the quality of plastic chairs has raised concerns about the safety and durability of these commonly used furniture items. 

Andy Appiah-Kubi (left), the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, addressing the press
Andy Appiah-Kubi (left), the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, addressing the press

Select C’tee justifies passport fee increases

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has justified the unanimous decision by Parliament to approve the upward review of the new passport fees.

A retinue of chiefs on their way to pay their respects to the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II. Inset: Statue of the late Asor Nkrawiri sited at the COCOBOD Roundabout in Sunyani draped in black and red to depict the solemn state of the Sunyani Traditional Area
A retinue of chiefs on their way to pay their respects to the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II. Inset: Statue of the late Asor Nkrawiri sited at the COCOBOD Roundabout in Sunyani draped in black and red to depict the solemn state of the Sunyani Traditional Area

7-Day burial rites of Sunyanimanhene climaxes Sat.

The Sunyani Traditional Council has begun the seven-day funeral rites (Doteyie) of the Omanhene of the traditional area, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II, who died in July 2022.

Participants in the press conference. INSET: Dr John K. Kwakye, Director of Research, Institute of Economic Affairs, addressing the press conference. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Participants in the press conference. INSET: Dr John K. Kwakye, Director of Research, Institute of Economic Affairs, addressing the press conference. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Review OSP Act to make it independent — IEA

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested a total review of the act that established the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (OSP Act 959) to make the office independent of the executive and provide it with the teeth to bite.

Officials of the FDA supervising the destruction of the seized diapers
Officials of the FDA supervising the destruction of the seized diapers

FDA destroys substandard baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed two 40-footer container loads of substandard baby diapers imported into the country.

Ensure only iodized salt is sold - FDA advises market women

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged market women in Agblobloshie in a grand durbar/open forum to appeal to them to ensure that only iodized salt is sold to consumers.

Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cutting  the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cutting the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra

Bawumia cuts sod for new Trinity Seminary hostel

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for the construction of a 200-capacity hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary at Legon in Accra.

Nungua residents divided over alleged child marriage

Residents and indigenes of Nungua are sharply divided over the alleged marriage of a child to the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and overlord of the GaDangme state, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII.

Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6
Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6

Ban on drumming, noise-making begins May 6

In anticipation of the annual Homowo festival, the Ga Traditional Council has announced the commencement of a noise-making ban starting on Monday, May 6, and ending on Thursday, June 6

Ato Afful (left), Managing Director, GCGL, and Prof. Abednego F. Okoe Amartey, Vice-Chancellor, UPSA, signing the MoU in Accra
Ato Afful (left), Managing Director, GCGL, and Prof. Abednego F. Okoe Amartey, Vice-Chancellor, UPSA, signing the MoU in Accra

Focus more on referencing local businesses - Graphic MD to UPSA faculty

The Managing Director of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd. (GCGL), Ato Afful, has urged the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) faculty to collaborate with their students to produce key studies that focus on locally referenced businesses rather than concentrating so much on referencing foreign businesses.

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. 
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. 

Vice President Bawumia fulfils promise to Trinity Theological Seminary ; cuts sod for hostel facility

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia today [April 3, 2024] cut the sod for the construction of a four-storey, 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra. 

Parliament: Majority backs government's decision to increase passport fees
Parliament: Majority backs government's decision to increase passport fees

Parliament: Majority backs government's decision to increase passport fees

The majority in Parliament has come out in support of the recent government move to increase passport application fees, citing concerns about the equitable distribution of costs among citizens.

Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament
Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament

Prez Akufo-Addo has ordered VRA to curtail exporting electricity – Atta Akyea

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Volta River Authority (VRA) to curtail the export of electricity to other countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages, popularly known as ‘dumsor’ in the country.

Dr Eric Nkansah (2nd from right), Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, addressing the media in Accra. With him are some officials of the GES. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Dr Eric Nkansah (2nd from right), Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, addressing the media in Accra. With him are some officials of the GES. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

WASSCE registration fees remain free — GES Director-General

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr Eric Nkansah, has said final-year free senior high school (SHS) students are exempted from the payment of GH¢465 as registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Brigadier General Matthew Essien (right),  outgoing GOC of the Northern Command,  handing over to Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei, the new GOC, in Tamale
Brigadier General Matthew Essien (right), outgoing GOC of the Northern Command, handing over to Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei, the new GOC, in Tamale

Brig. Gen. Tei takes charge of Northern Command

Brigadier General Frank Nartey Tei has assumed office as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Northern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).

Rev. Fr Dr Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto (left), Anglican Bishop of Accra, commending the Vice-President at the Jubilee House
Rev. Fr Dr Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto (left), Anglican Bishop of Accra, commending the Vice-President at the Jubilee House

Demonstration of religious tolerance by Dr Bawumia commendable — Rev. Torto

The Anglican Bishop of Accra, Rev. Fr Dr Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto has commended the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his exemplary leadership and respect towards religious leaders in the country.

Some of the holidaymakers as captured at the La Akapoko Beach in Accra. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Some of the holidaymakers as captured at the La Akapoko Beach in Accra. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

Revellers throng beaches to cool off

Beaches, particularly those in Accra, are often the destination for holidaymakers when the opportunity presents itself, and during the Easter holidays, they showed up in their numbers.

Newly qualified physician assistants and certified registered anaesthetists swearing their oaths during the induction ceremony. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Newly qualified physician assistants and certified registered anaesthetists swearing their oaths during the induction ceremony. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

Physician assistants advised to practise within oath

Caregivers in the health sector have been advised to uphold and practice their profession oaths as in the discharge of duties not only to safeguard the integrity of their profession but also ensure efficient and safe healthcare delivery.

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