Hohoe fake doctor jailed 17 years

A fake doctor, who plies his trade at Hohoe in the Volta Region, has been jailed 17 years by the Hohoe Circuit Court for practicing medicine without a license

Fortune Kamasa was giving a 10 year jail term and a fine of Ghc 12,000 on the charge of practicing medicine without a license by the court, presided over by Mr Yao Acheampong.

3 petition CHRAJ to probe acting CID boss Maame Tiwaa

Three Directors of Governance Watch, in their individual capacities as citizens of Ghana, have jointly petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), to investigate ACP Mrs Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo Danquah, the Acting Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

The petition is in relation to a leaked tape in connection to allegations of corruption and thievery involving the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Abu Jinapor and Asenso-Boakye, by one Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A-Plus, referred to her office for investigation.

National cyber security centre soon - Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government intends, in the next few months, to establish a National Cyber Security Centre, as has been done in some other countries, to liaise with relevant state agencies and the private sector to oversee cyber security operations at the national level.

According to President Akufo-Addo, the national identification system, the digital addressing system, e-payments, digital financial services and the various e-government initiatives in which Ghana is now taking so much pride, can be brought to a halt or undermined by cybercrime.

Train derails at Abeka (PHOTOS)

Tema-Accra train derails at Alajo

About 100 passengers on board a train heading to Accra from Tema were on Monday thrown into a state of shock when the train derailed from its tracks at the Alajo train station.

Eyewitnesses who rushed to the scene told the Daily Graphic that some of the passengers were so traumatised that they virtually “froze” and were fixed to their positions on the train.

Reprieve for sanctioned FM stations
Reprieve for sanctioned FM stations

Reprieve for sanctioned FM stations

Commercial FM broadcasting stations which were sanctioned by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for various infractions have had their penalties halved by the Ministry of Communications.

The defaulting stations have been given a 30-day ultimatum, beginning October 20, 2017, to pay the 50 per cent reduced penalties or have their authorisations revoked.

Ghana's legal team at ITLOS
Ghana's legal team at ITLOS

PRAAD was behind Ghana’s ITLOS victory - COCA

After Ghana won the maritime dispute case against Cote D’Ivoire at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), many have showered praises on the legal faces behind the case.

But, according to the Coalition of Concerned Archivists (COCA), the Public Records and the Archives Administration Department (PRAAD), deserves greater commendation for providing the necessary archival materials that enabled the lawyers to present a strong case against Cote D’Ivoire.

Mr Arthur Roshkovskis (fourth left) with some industry players from the tourism sector at the event
Mr Arthur Roshkovskis (fourth left) with some industry players from the tourism sector at the event

Consulate promotes tourism in Lithuania

The Honorary Consulate of Lithuania has held a cocktail reception in Accra to introduce the public and business community to the tourism potential of that country.

Lithuania, located in north-eastern Europe, is one of the most visited countries in Europe, recording some 2.3 million travelers to the country in 2016, representing a 10 per cent increase on 2015.

 Since their introduction, the Aayalolo buses have been struggling with other commercial buses for lanes and bus stops
Since their introduction, the Aayalolo buses have been struggling with other commercial buses for lanes and bus stops

AMA to step up driver education on Aayalolo Bus stops

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has suspended its enforcement of road traffic regulations to create a congenial operational environment for the quality bus services along the Accra-CMB-Amasaman corridor pending the inauguration of a new board.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the assembly, Numo Blafo II, who disclosed this, said the assembly would focus on education and sensitisation of the public until a new board for the quality bus service was reconstituted to give directives on the way forward.

World Population Report calls for  sexual and reproductive health, rights
World Population Report calls for sexual and reproductive health, rights

World Population Report calls for sexual and reproductive health, rights

Inequality is often understood in terms of income or wealth, the dividing line between the rich and poor. But, in reality, economic disparities are only one part of the inequality story.

Many other social, racial, political and institutional dimensions feed on one another and together block hope for progress among people on the margins.

ACP Twumasi receiving her certificate  of participation from the Resident Representative of JICA, Mr Hoshi Hirofumi
ACP Twumasi receiving her certificate of participation from the Resident Representative of JICA, Mr Hoshi Hirofumi

Japanese govt pledges support for police

The Japanese Government has assured the Ghana Police Service (GPS) of its continued support to complement the government’s efforts to boost police operations.

It says its support to the GPS would be facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) office in Ghana.

A seed grower receiving the agreement from an official of CSIR
A seed grower receiving the agreement from an official of CSIR

CSIR works to improve yam seed

The Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with some commercial yam seed growers to produce improved yam seeds using aeroponics technology.

Aeroponics is an indoor gardening practice where plants are grown and nourished by suspending their root structures in the air and regularly spraying them with nutrients and water solution.

 The Rotary Club members with the children after the donation
The Rotary Club members with the children after the donation

Two Rotary Clubs donate to Foster Home

The Rotary Club of Accra Ridge, Ghana (District 9102) and the Rotary Club of Gbagada South, Nigeria (District 9110) have donated items worth more than GH¢6,000 to the Christ Foster Home and School, Frafraha in Accra.

Items presented included bags of Jasmine rice, bags of sugar and several cartons of Milo, milk products, biscuits, drinks and toiletries.

Mr Kyeremeh Atuahene (left), Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ghana Aids Commission (GAC), explaining a point to Prof. Isabella Quakyi (middle) and Dr Mokowa Blay Adu-Gyamfi (right) Picture: EDNA ADU-SERWAA
Mr Kyeremeh Atuahene (left), Director of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ghana Aids Commission (GAC), explaining a point to Prof. Isabella Quakyi (middle) and Dr Mokowa Blay Adu-Gyamfi (right) Picture: EDNA ADU-SERWAA

National AIDS Research conference slated for May 8

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has launched the 2018 National HIV and AIDS Research Conference (NHARCON) in Accra.

The conference, which will be held from Tuesday, May 8, 2018 to Thursday, May 11, 2018 on the theme, “Ending AIDS — Rethinking practices for maximum impact”, will provide a platform for the exchange of local and global research findings and best practices towards achieving epidemic control in the country.

Police get big welfare package

Police get big welfare package

In its quest to boost the morale of personnel of the Ghana Police Service, the Police Administration has announced a comprehensive welfare package as part of the transformational agenda of the service.

Under the package, every police officer will have an insurance cover to the value GH¢50,000 in the event of death while he/she is in the line of duty.

Ms Shirley Botchwey (head of table), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a meeting with the delegation from Lithuania and some officials of the ministry.  Picture: GABRIEL AHIABOR
Ms Shirley Botchwey (head of table), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a meeting with the delegation from Lithuania and some officials of the ministry. Picture: GABRIEL AHIABOR

Foreign Minister interacts with Lithuanian delegation

Ghana has courted support from Lithuania to back the candidature of Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The government has nominated her as its candidate for the List A category of judges for election to the court.

Police Officers to receive GH¢50,000 insurance cover

Mr David Asante-Apeatu, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has announced that every police officer would soon have GH¢ 50,000 insurance cover.

He said the amount would be used in case of death in the line of duty and three children would be catered for from nursery to tertiary.

JUSAG postpones strike following CJ's intervention

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has postponed its nationwide strike slated for yesterday to October 31, 2017, following an intervention by the Chief Justice, Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo.

NPA closes down 36 gas stations

Thirty-six gas filling stations have been closed down by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for not meeting industry requirements.

Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome
Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome

Supreme Court okays valuation of Woyome's property

Mr. Alfred Agbesi Woyome has suffered another defeat in his legal battle with the government over the GH¢47.2 million that he owes the state.

Mr Akwasi Amoako-Atta, Minister of Roads and Highways
Mr Akwasi Amoako-Atta, Minister of Roads and Highways

Minister threatens to deal with public sector 'contractor' engineers 

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Akwasi Amoako-Atta has declared war on staff of the ministry who have allegedly registered their own companies and have been awarding contracts to themselves to the detriment of local contractors.

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