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Akwasi Agyeman (left), Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority, addressing participants in the ceremony.  Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI
Akwasi Agyeman (left), Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority, addressing participants in the ceremony. Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI

GTA targets 1.5 million domestic visits to sites

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set a target of 1.5 million domestic visits to tourist sites by the end of this year.

Staff of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly at the Peoples' Friendship University in Russia
Staff of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly at the Peoples' Friendship University in Russia

KoKMA staff undergo training in Russia

Ten staff from the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) have left for Russia to undergo a one-month intensive training on solid waste management and circular economy development.

 Banana farm
Banana farm

Green revolution in agriculture: The power of plantains and bananas beyond food

In the heart of Ghana's agricultural landscape, a silent revolution is underway involving two familiar staples - plantains and bananas.

A doctor attending to patients during the health screening exercise
A doctor attending to patients during the health screening exercise

Joberg Foundation organises health screening at Akyem Asafo

Joberg Foundation, the charity arm of Joberg Ghana Limited, a construction company, has organised a free health screening exercise for over 500 residents of Kotoku, a deprived community at Akyem Asafo in the Abuakwa South Municipality in the Eastern Region.

Man arrested for robbery, imposture

The police in Obuasi have arrested a man who claimed to be a self-styled military officer following an attempted robbery.

 Paul Miller, Cipla Africa CEO, addressing the event
Paul Miller, Cipla Africa CEO, addressing the event

Pharmaceutical company pledges to invest in local economy

Global Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Cipla, says it intends to go beyond its mandate of providing access to quality medicines by investing in the country to provide an avenue for jobs for the youth and professionals as it expands its footprint into Ghana.

Dr Abdulai Abukari (inset), Northern Regional Director of Health Service, speaking at the event
Dr Abdulai Abukari (inset), Northern Regional Director of Health Service, speaking at the event

Northern Region records upsurge in maternal mortality

Maternal mortality has worsened in the Northern Region from 69 cases in 2022 to 100 in 2023.

Farida Abdul Razak (left), Umu Alhassan (2nd from left), Kuoro Osman Deiwai Nankpa (middle), Pognaa Amamata Mumuni (2nd from right) and Hawawu Daari (right) during the plenary discussion
Farida Abdul Razak (left), Umu Alhassan (2nd from left), Kuoro Osman Deiwai Nankpa (middle), Pognaa Amamata Mumuni (2nd from right) and Hawawu Daari (right) during the plenary discussion

USAID/Ghana commemorates IWD with queenmothers in Wa

The USAID/Ghana Performance Accountability Activity (PAA) marked this years International Women’s Day (IWD) with a dialogue and radio discussion at Wa in the Upper West Region to highlight the important role women play in society.

NETRIGHT unhappy with passage of LGBTQ+ Bill

The Network of Women’s Rights (NETRIGHT), a women’s rights group, has called on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, not to sign the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill passed by Parliament on February 28, 2024, into law. 

Plumbers advised to keep to standards

Plumbers and other artisans in the country have been advised to embrace new technology to ensure the safety and satisfaction of customers and safety at all times.

Elizabeth Patterson (arrowed), Founder of Girls Education Initiatives Ghana, with some patrons of the conference
Elizabeth Patterson (arrowed), Founder of Girls Education Initiatives Ghana, with some patrons of the conference

Girls Education Initiative marks 10th anniversary

The Girls Education Initiative Ghana (GEIG), a non-profit organisation dedicated to the provision of quality and inclusive education for girls, has commemorated its 10th anniversary with a call on young women to embrace challenges, be proactive and leverage technology as a means of empowerment. 

 Some of the abandoned buildings at Saglemi affordable housing site. Picture: Caleb Vanderpuye
Some of the abandoned buildings at Saglemi affordable housing site. Picture: Caleb Vanderpuye

Cabinet approves pathway to complete Saglemi Project

The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that Cabinet has approved a pathway to complete the Saglemi Housing Project started by the previous administration. 

The newly tarred Oda bypass road
The newly tarred Oda bypass road

Construction of Akyem Oda town, bypass roads resume

The Akyem Oda town and bypass roads whose construction was halted in 2021 for lack of funds, have been reactivated thanks to the intervention by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (left), Asantehene, interacting with Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, the Juabenhene, after the thanksgiving service at Juaben. Picture: EMMANUEL BAAH
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (left), Asantehene, interacting with Daasebre Otuo Siriboe II, the Juabenhene, after the thanksgiving service at Juaben. Picture: EMMANUEL BAAH

Asantehene graces thanksgiving service for late Juabenhemaa

A thanksgiving ceremony has been held at Juaben in the Ashanti Region in honour of the late Juabenhemaa, Nana Akosua Akyamaa III, who joined her ancestors, barely a year ago.

Kobi Hemaa (left) receiving her award
Kobi Hemaa (left) receiving her award

Kobi Hemaa receives public sector Communications Personality of the year award

The Director of Corporate Affairs of the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE). Kobi Hemaa Osisiadan-Bekoe, has been adjudged Public Sector Communication Personality of the Year at the Public Sector Leadership Conference and Awards.

Roger Wills — GRASAG President, GTCU
Roger Wills — GRASAG President, GTCU

Roger Wills leads GCTU GRASAG

A graduate student, Roger Wills, has been elected President of the local chapter of the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU).

Sena Dake, President of ICAG, cutting the sod for the new ICAG head office. Looking on are Augustine Addo (right), Vice-President of the ICAG and Kwasi Agyemang, (left), CEO of the ICAG
Sena Dake, President of ICAG, cutting the sod for the new ICAG head office. Looking on are Augustine Addo (right), Vice-President of the ICAG and Kwasi Agyemang, (left), CEO of the ICAG

ICAG cuts sod for new office complex

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has cut the sod for the construction of a new office complex.

Major General Richard Addo-Gyane, the Commandant of KAIPTC, addressing the gathering during the dialogue
Major General Richard Addo-Gyane, the Commandant of KAIPTC, addressing the gathering during the dialogue

Military takeovers sin to democracy — Maj. Gen. Addo-Gyane

The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Major General Richard Addo-Gyane, says it is sacrilegious for any man in uniform to overthrow a democratically elected government, no matter how unpopular that administration is.

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