Maternal mortality rate dips in Central Region
Health facilities in the Central Region have made significant strides in reducing maternal mortality from 126 in the year 2018 to 105 in 2019, representing 27 percent reduction. Dr Akosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong, Regional Health Director, who announced this, indicated that even though the feat was remarkable, health facilities in the Region should not be complacent […]
Chile thrashes Ghana in Turkish Women’s Cup opener
The Black Queens of Ghana received a humiliating 3-0 defeat from Chile in the opening Group B match in the ongoing Turkish Women’s Cup played on Wednesday. The Black Queens guided by Mercy Tagoe suffered a heavy defeat after holding the Chileans to a goalless draw to surrender to three goals after recess. The South […]
GNAPS calls for fine tuning of Pre-tertiary Education Bill
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has described the formulation and implementation of education policies in Ghana as “erratic” and “problematic” at best. The Association says this has affected Ghana’s educational standards at the global level. The Acting President of GNAPS, Dr. Damasus Tuurosong tagged the latest Pre-tertiary Education Bill which is before […]
Affordable housing dream achievable in Ghana; MD of African Building Partners optimistic
Presently, the country’s housing deficit is estimated at about 2.1 million per annum according to the Ghana Real Estates Developers Association (GREDA). This deficit is basically houses for those in the lower to middle-income brackets. Much as many governments have resolved to deal with the deficit, it continues to widen as more and more people […]
Church of Pentecost commended for Environmental cleanliness campaign
The Church of Pentecost has been commended for embarking on its Environmental Care Campaign that aims at improving sanitation in the country. The CEO of Sustainable Development Foundation (SUDEF-Ghana), an NGO in Sunyani, Mr. John Baidoo who made the commendation urged all churches and other religious bodies to emulate the initiative and dedicate some of […]
Suspected syndicate arrested in Techiman
Police in the Bono East Regional capital, Techiman, have arrested a 34-year old suspected criminal gang member at Aboabo near Techiman on the Techiman-Wenchi highway. The Techiman Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Kofi Sarkodie who confirmed this to GBC’s Radio Ghana said the suspect, Stephen Debuo, was traveling in a commercial bus from Wenchi to Techiman. […]
Katy Perry music video reveals she’s having a baby with Orlando Bloom
Pop superstar Katy Perry has revealed that she and her fiancée Orlando Bloom are expecting their first child. The star announced her pregnancy in the video for her latest song, Never Worn White, revealing a baby bump in the final frames of the four-minute clip. “OMG, so glad I don’t have to suck it in […]
Court frees 20 suspected Western Togoland secessionists
Twenty out of the twenty one alleged secessionists recruits of the Western Togoland Organisation have been discharged by an Accra Circuit court. The court, presided over by Ellen Offei Aryeh, had to discharge them because prosecution told the court they have no evidence to buttress the charges of participation in the campaign of a prohibited […]
Coronavirus: California declares emergency after death
California has declared a state of emergency after announcing its first coronavirus death, bringing the US death toll from the disease to 11. The 71-year-old man, who died in a hospital near Sacramento, had underlying health conditions and had been on a cruise ship, said officials. The White House moved on Wednesday to expand testing […]
MTN FA Cup Round of 32 Draw: Hearts to face Okwahu United; Medeama drawn against King Faisal
Hearts of Oak will battle second-tier side Okwahu United in the MTN FA Cup round of 32 after the draw was held on Wednesday, March 4 at the M Plaza Hotel. Okwahu United, who are one of the most popular teams in the country, will travel to Accra for the clash. Also, Medeama SC will […]
Fmr UN Security Advisor, Tiki Dange to stand as Independent Candidate in 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Former United Nations Security Advisor, David Tiki Dange has declared his intention to stand as an Independent Candidate in the December 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Damongo Constituency. Speaking on Radio Ghana Program “Ghana Today”, David Tiki Dange said as an aspiring Independent Candidate, he represents all the people of Damongo Constituency not some or […]
Coronavirus: President Akufo-Addo should be monitored after European tour- MP
A Ranking Member on the Health Committee, Parliament of Ghana, Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh has reiterated the need for the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and members of his recent delegation to Europe to be monitored. He said this in an interaction with the media in Parliament when Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, briefed legislators on Ghana’s preparedness […]
Thousands stranded as Europe’s largest regional airline collapses
Europe’s largest regional airline, Flybe, collapsed overnight with the loss of thousands of jobs and several lifeline air links to parts of the United Kingdom. All flights have been grounded and passengers were advised not to go to airports unless they had made alternative flight arrangements. At several airports, aircraft were impounded after the final […]
Gov’t commits additional GH¢11m to fight coronavirus- Health Minister
Some Chinese nationals who arrived from China few days ago have been quarantined and are being monitored by National Security for any signs of coronavirus. Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu who announced this at a news conference said all entry points are on high alert for any suspected case. According to the Health Minister, […]
