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Anane Agyei (right), Executive Director, Busia Institute, in a handshake with one of the senior citizens he interacted with during the Ghana Month celebration
Anane Agyei (right), Executive Director, Busia Institute, in a handshake with one of the senior citizens he interacted with during the Ghana Month celebration

Make Ghana Month period of appreciation for elderly — Busia Institute

The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD), a think tank that promotes education, democracy and rural development, has suggested to the government to declare the Ghana Month (March) as a period of appreciation to the elderly. 

Ghana now net receiver under AfCFTA

Ghana is gradually becoming a net receiver of goods and services exported under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) nearly two years after piloting the guided trade initiative (GTI).

 The sacks of cocoa beans
The sacks of cocoa beans

Driver in court for attempting to smuggle cocoa beans into Togo

A 33-year-old driver, Sefa Nyonyo, who allegedly concealed 105 sacks of dried cocoa beans beneath a heap of quarry stones in a tipper truck and attempted to smuggle them to Togo, has been arraigned before the Ho Circuit Court last Monday.

Okolo Chukwukadibia Jackson
Okolo Chukwukadibia Jackson

Man, 31, jailed 10 years for human trafficking

The Kweikuma Gender Circuit Court in Takoradi has sentenced a 31-year-old Nigerian to 10 years in prison for trafficking four females from Onitsha, Anambra State into the country. 

A payloader collecting the age-old rubbish heap into a truck
A payloader collecting the age-old rubbish heap into a truck

35 Dumpsites evacuated in Central, Bono, Bono East regions

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD), in partnership with waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), has evacuated a total of 35 dumpsites in three regions.

Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare (inset), Managing Director, Ghana Airports Company Limited, addressing participants in the event
Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare (inset), Managing Director, Ghana Airports Company Limited, addressing participants in the event

Inspire women to succeed in male-dominated world — GACL MD

The Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has called for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders in establishing an inclusive environment that can help inspire the development of women and girls in the aviation industry.

Dr Divine Attupra addressing participants in the partners meeting
Dr Divine Attupra addressing participants in the partners meeting

38 Women benefit from free obstetric fistula surgery

Thirty-eight women underwent free surgery to repair their obstetric fistula between November and December last year.

Dr Da-Costa Aboagye — Chief Executive Officer of NHIA
Dr Da-Costa Aboagye — Chief Executive Officer of NHIA

NHIA disburses GH¢180m to healthcare facilities

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢180 million to various categories of healthcare providers across the country.

Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister, adressing the press conference in Accra
Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister, adressing the press conference in Accra

Economy stable, recovery kicks in - Finance Minister assures citizenry

The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has assured the public that the country’s macroeconomic environment continues to remain stable and signs of economic recovery are emerging.

Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia interacting with members of the Council of Indigenous Business Association  in Accra
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia interacting with members of the Council of Indigenous Business Association in Accra

Bawumia to inject 2,000 megawatts solar power

The Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has assured Ghanaians and the business community that he will augment the current power production of the country with 2,000 megawatts of solar power should he become the leader of the country.

From Left: Rev Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam; Rev Dr Kwadwo Boateng Bempah; Bishop Eddy Addy and Bishop Boniface Keelson, praying over the book to unveil it.
From Left: Rev Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam; Rev Dr Kwadwo Boateng Bempah; Bishop Eddy Addy and Bishop Boniface Keelson, praying over the book to unveil it.

LGBTQ+ is a religion - General Superintendent of Assemblies of God

The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Dr Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has likened the activities of the LGBTQ community to a religion that is intended to influence people across the world negatively.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Effutu Constituency
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Effutu Constituency

The Smart School Project is a waste of resources – NDC candidate for Effutu constituency

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, James Kofi Annan, has questioned the introduction of the Ghana Smart School Project.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Energy

Ministry of Energy clarifies NAPO's comments on dumsor timetable

The Ministry of Energy has clarified remarks made by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, regarding public calls for a load-shedding timetable amid ongoing power outages.

Rev Issac Owusu GNAT president
Rev Issac Owusu GNAT president

Over 100,000 teachers are yet to receive laptops - GNAT President

The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev Issac Owusu, has criticised the government on the launch of the Smart School Project for secondary cycle educational institutions in the country.

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

NHIA disburses Gh¢180 million to healthcare providers nationwide

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed Gh¢180 million to healthcare providers across the country. 

  Edward Abambire Bawa, a member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament
  Edward Abambire Bawa, a member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament

Ghanaians have rights to demand 'dumsor' timetable - Bongo MP to Energy Minister

 A member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Edward Abambire Bawa, says he is disappointed in the Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, over his recent comments on power fluctuations. 

 Avoid travelling to conflict areas unless necessary- Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration

Avoid travelling to conflict areas unless necessary-Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned Ghanaians to avoid travelling to conflict areas and countries at war unless necessary.

A ceremony being performed by Navy officers to initiate first-time sailors into the fraternity
A ceremony being performed by Navy officers to initiate first-time sailors into the fraternity

2 Ghana Navy ships successfully sail across Equator

Two Ghana Navy Ships, Ankobrah and Volta, have successfully sailed across the Equator to touch the Centre of the Earth at Longitude and Latitude 0.

 Nana Kofi Otu Kofi (middle), Kyidomhene of Oboadaka, tasting water from a borehole, while other community leaders and dignitaries look on
Nana Kofi Otu Kofi (middle), Kyidomhene of Oboadaka, tasting water from a borehole, while other community leaders and dignitaries look on

24 Districts get mechanised boreholes

German Development Cooperation, GIZ, has commissioned a mechanised borehole each in 24 districts across the Eastern and Bono East regions as part of activities to commemorate this year’s World Water Day. 

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