Fight Negative Behaviour- Bishop advises
The Bishop of the Sekondi Methodist Diocese, Rt. Rev. Daniel De-Graft Brace has called for a holistic approach to tackle indiscipline in the country. According to him, it is unfortunate to see female students in the Senior High Schools recording themselves and posting such negative videos on social media. Rt. Rev Brace who was worried […]
Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, Act 917 facing challenges
The implementation of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, (Act 917) is facing a lot of challenges. This is because the levy imposed on electrical equipment by manufacturers that Ghana is supposed to retrieve to construct the e-waste recycling facility at Agbogbloshie, is not forthcoming. The Acting Executive Director of the Environmental […]
All sporting activities in Italy suspended until April 3 due to coronavirus outbreak
In the latest measure to try to halt the spread of coronavirus, all sporting activity in Italy has been suspended until April 3. All sporting activities in Italy have been suspended until April 3, the Italian National Olympic Committee has announced. The decision, which is subject to government ratification, comes following a meeting organised by […]
Uniiq FM’s ‘Woman to Woman’, GTV’s Women’s Voice programs honoured
Uniiq FM’s “Woman to Woman” program and GTV’s Women’s Voice have been honoured for championing the cause of women and for years of dedicated service to empower Ghanaian women. The recognition which came from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection was also to encourage producers of the programme to create more space for […]
Death toll in Kitampo-Tamale motor accident rises to 33
The number of people confirmed dead in Monday, March 9 gory accident in Kintampo has risen to thirty three. Earlier reports indicated that a Grandbird Bus veered off its lane and collided head-on with a Sprinter Bus. Giving an account of what happened on GBC’s current affairs programme, ‘Behind The News’, on Monday, the Kintampo […]
Stop dumping refuse on our land- Kpone Youth
The Kpone Organised Youth for Development in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly has asked government to as matter of urgency close down the Kpone landfill site and look for alternative dumpsite. The youth stated this when they embarked on a demonstration against the continuous dumping of refuse at the Kpone landfill site. Clad in red, the […]
British Airways and easyJet cancel Northern Italy flights
British Airways has suspended more flights to Italy after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) changed its travel advice for the north of the country, advising against all but essential travel to areas affected by coronavirus. Flights to and from Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamot and Venice are suspended until at least 3 April. The […]
Former President Mahama begins ‘Speakout Session’ tour in Bolga
Former President John Mahama is in the Upper East Regional capital, Bolgatanga, as part of his nationwide tour dubbed “SpeakOut”. National Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, said the former president is using the opportunity to hear the concerns of the people on issues like Economy, Infrastructure, Jobs and Agriculture. In his remarks, Mr […]
Oil production on FPSO Kwame Nkrumah hits 96,000 barrels per day following fixing of Turret Bearing
The Jubilee Offshore Field Manager in-charge of the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading vessel, FPSO Kwame Nkrumah, Bruce Tait, says challenges with the FPSO’s turret bearing have been completely resolved. He said the issue was fixed with an industry groundbreaking innovation, placing it in a safe location after the damaged bearing was replaced. Mr Bruce […]
Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assasination attack
Sudan’s Prime Minister has survived an assassination attempt after his convoy was attacked in the capital, Khartoum. State television said an explosion occurred as Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s car drove by. No-one was hurt. Hamdok, who was appointed to head a transitional government after the overthrow of long-time President Omar al-Bashir last year, has been […]
Upper West Region to receive 2 more ambulances
The Upper West Region is expected to receive 2 more ambulances to add to its fleet of 12 ambulances distributed across the region. This would bring to 14 the total number of ambulances in the region. One of the ambulances is expected to be stationed at the UDS hospital in Wa while the other would […]
UE Regional Women’s Wing of NPP commemorate Women’s Day
The Upper East Regional Women wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on governments and state agencies to as a matter of urgency take concrete steps to implement policies and programmes to help remove all gender-based barriers. The group made the call in a statement issued and signed by its Regional Women Organiser, […]
Techiman North District gets Weighbridge
Management of Quantity and Quality (Q and Q) services, a subsidiary of Kingdom Exim Group has donated a 100 ton Weighbridge to produce buying companies within the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region. Mounted on a concrete surface, the 100 ton weighbridge is connected to a digital monitor which displays the weight of […]
Change your work attitude-Local Gov’t boss cautions workers
The Local government service has asked staff of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country, to change their attitude to work and increase productivity. The Head of Local Government Service, Dr. Nana Attoh Arthur, disclosed that, the service will soon crack the whip and sanction recalcitrant staff who work only three days in […]
