Francisca Martey — Deputy Director and Head of Research and Applied Meteorology, GMet
Francisca Martey — Deputy Director and Head of Research and Applied Meteorology, GMet

Floods imminent this year - GMet warns

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that the distribution of this year’s March-April-May (M-A-M) rainfall may lead to more localised floods in places along the coast and its inland areas.

ECG says there will be no time-table for power outages

Power outages: No need for a timetable – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) insists there is no 'Dumsor' in the country despite recent power interruptions. Thus there is no need for a load-shedding timetable as being requested by the public.

Dr Zohra Balsara (3rd from left) presenting the items to Dr Damien Punguyire. Inset: The medical equipment and medicines presented
Dr Zohra Balsara (3rd from left) presenting the items to Dr Damien Punguyire. Inset: The medical equipment and medicines presented

USAID supports 4 Northern regions

To ensure that their various capacities-building programmes yield the desired results, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has presented medical equipment and medicines to health facilities in the four northern regions.

Dr Clifford Braimah, MD of GWCL, speaking to the media after the tour. INSET: River Dakar, the main source of water for Yendi fast drying up
Dr Clifford Braimah, MD of GWCL, speaking to the media after the tour. INSET: River Dakar, the main source of water for Yendi fast drying up

GWCL takes steps to resolve Tamale, Yendi water crisis

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has moved in to resolve the prevailing water crisis in Tamale and Yendi in the Northern Region. 

Members of the Young Urban Women's Movement of ActionAid Ghana
Members of the Young Urban Women's Movement of ActionAid Ghana

Govt, CSOs must encourage women to develop themselves — ActionAid

The government and civil society organisations (CSOs) have been urged to encourage more women to rise up to the challenge of developing themselves for the benefit of all.

A section of the participants. Inset: Dr Emelia Assiakwa, National Treasurer of GNCCI, speaking at the event
A section of the participants. Inset: Dr Emelia Assiakwa, National Treasurer of GNCCI, speaking at the event

Create conducive environment for women under AfCFTA - GNCCI to government

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has called on the government and other relevant organisations to create a conducive environment for women and youth businesses to thrive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

William Boateng — Director of Communications, ECG
William Boateng — Director of Communications, ECG

ECG to install plug-in transformers

As a short-term solution to an identfied overloaded transformer problem, the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) is to install additional transformers in the identified areas to relieve the overloaded transmitters.

Kwami Sefa Kayi (3rd from left), founder of Kokrokoo Charities, and Dr Bright Danyo (5th from left) with some of the mothers of preterm babies at the presentation
Kwami Sefa Kayi (3rd from left), founder of Kokrokoo Charities, and Dr Bright Danyo (5th from left) with some of the mothers of preterm babies at the presentation

We need mothers’ hostel - Ho Teaching Hospital appeals

Mothers of preterm babies at the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) usually sleep on the bare floor while waiting for their children to be discharged.

Francis Higgins (right) welcoming Samira Bawumia (3rd from right) to Baladna. With them are Osafohene Dr Afua Asabea Asare (2nd from left) and Mohammed Nurudeen Ismaila (3rd from left), Ghana's Ambassador to Qatar
Francis Higgins (right) welcoming Samira Bawumia (3rd from right) to Baladna. With them are Osafohene Dr Afua Asabea Asare (2nd from left) and Mohammed Nurudeen Ismaila (3rd from left), Ghana's Ambassador to Qatar

Samira Bawumia leads delegation to Qatar

The wife of the Vice-President, Samira Bawumia, is in Doha, Qatar, where she is attending an International Horticulture Expo to seek investment opportunities.

Participants in the National Media Training on HIV-related human rights, stigma and discrimination after the workshop
Participants in the National Media Training on HIV-related human rights, stigma and discrimination after the workshop

Anti-LGBTQ law may impact HIV-AIDS inroads — Aids Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) says Ghana risks the possibility of HIV and AIDS rebound or increase in infection if the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, popularly referred to as LGBTQ+ bill, is passed into law.

A section of the cadet corps on parade at the launch of the anniversary in Tamale
A section of the cadet corps on parade at the launch of the anniversary in Tamale

70th anniversary of TAMASCO Cadet Corps launched

The 70th anniversary of the Cadet Corps of Tamale Senior High School (TAMASCO) has been launched in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital.

Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam (right) handing over the items to  Ernest N. Asigri, Executive Director of AG CARE-GHANA, for distribution to the flood victims in North Tongu in the Volta Region
Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam (right) handing over the items to Ernest N. Asigri, Executive Director of AG CARE-GHANA, for distribution to the flood victims in North Tongu in the Volta Region

Finding lasting solution to perennial flooding crucial — Rev. Dr Wengam

The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, has called for a lasting solution to the perennial flooding in the cities and other parts of the country. 

Officials and some beneficiaries of the programme after the launch
Officials and some beneficiaries of the programme after the launch

326,000 Youth to benefit from transformative agric programme

A private agribusiness firm, Agri-Impact Group, has received support from the Mastercard Foundation to roll out a project aimed at empowering and creating dignified jobs in the agriculture value chain for 326,000 young people in Ghana.

Participants after the training with Sandra Amarquaye (arrowed),  the Corporate Communications Manager of Karpowwrship
Participants after the training with Sandra Amarquaye (arrowed), the Corporate Communications Manager of Karpowwrship

Karpowership Ghana trains women entrepreneurs

Some female entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises in Takoradi, have undergone training to be equipped with skills to better manage their businesses.

The new steam boiler installed to enhance the production capacity of VALCO
The new steam boiler installed to enhance the production capacity of VALCO

VALCO gets new boiler to enhance operations

The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) has inaugurated a new steam boiler which is expected to assist in the power generation activities of the factory.

A long queue of visa seeking applicants stretches across the street
A long queue of visa seeking applicants stretches across the street

Canadian visa applicants choke Abelenkpe neighbourhood

Some residents of Abelenkpe in the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly of the Greater Accra Region are unhappy with the vehicular and human congestion caused by the large crowd of Canadian visa applicants in their community. 

Court dismisses NAM 1’s objection to refuse investigator’s documents

The High Court in Accra has overruled an objection seeking to prevent the case investigator in the case in which CEO of defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, aka NAM1, has been accused of defrauding his customers of GH¢ 340,835,650, from tendering some documents as part of his evidence-in-chief. 

Rev. Dr Agbeko (4th from right), Moderator of the General Assembly of the EPCG, and other clergymen launching the diglot
Rev. Dr Agbeko (4th from right), Moderator of the General Assembly of the EPCG, and other clergymen launching the diglot

Ewe-English diglot Bible launched in Ho

The Bible Society of Ghana last Sunday launched the revised bilingual Ewe-English Standard Version Bible (diglot) at the Dela Cathedral of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPCG) at Ho-Kpodzi.

Kobina Tahir Hammond (arrowed), Minister of Trade and Industry, swearing in members of the newly constituted Cement Manufacturing Development Committee in Accra
Kobina Tahir Hammond (arrowed), Minister of Trade and Industry, swearing in members of the newly constituted Cement Manufacturing Development Committee in Accra

Trade Minister orders uniform cement prices across country

The Minister of Trade and Industry, K. T. Hammond, has directed the newly constituted Cement Manufacturing Development Committee to ensure uniformity in cement prices nationwide.

John Dramani Mahama, flag bearer of the NDC, addressing spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai. With him are Abdul Latif Dan (left), MP for Ablekuma Central, and a sign interpreter (right).  Picture: ERNEST KODZI
John Dramani Mahama, flag bearer of the NDC, addressing spare parts dealers at Abossey Okai. With him are Abdul Latif Dan (left), MP for Ablekuma Central, and a sign interpreter (right). Picture: ERNEST KODZI

We’ll prioritise well-being of the people — Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Mahama, has given an assurance that the forthcoming NDC administration will prioritise the well-being of the people by appointing officials from all corners of the country to uphold the principles of inclusive governance enshrined in the Constitution.

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