Lordina Mahama pens sweet message to husband on Val’s Day
Former First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Lordina Mahama has penned a sweet message to her husband, former President John Dramani Mahama on Facebook as they celebrate Valentine’s Day today. In a Facebook post, Mrs. Mahama wrote, “My husband is one of my greatest blessings from God. His love is a gift that I open every […]
3-D printed chocolate to start reaching consumer market
Hotels, pastry chefs and coffee chains can soon start offering guests customized 3-D printed chocolate thanks to a little-known Swiss chocolatier. Barry Callebaut AG, the behind-the-scenes producer of a quarter of the world’s chocolate, is giving gourmet clients access to a method of printing personalized designs en masse, the Zurich-based company said in a statement […]
Upper East Region exceeds national teenage pregnancy rate of 12%
Reports from the Ghana Health Service indicate that the Upper East Region has currently exceeded the national target of 12% teenage pregnancy cases. This was revealed at the launch of a project called ‘Safe and Protective Environment for Adolescent Development’ (SPREAD) in Pelungu, a community in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. The […]
Keche thrills fans at GTV Studios on Val’s day
Hiplife music duo, Keche, known to be one of the most consistent and versatile music groups in West Africa has thrilled their fans at the GTV Studios in Accra. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast show on Friday February 14, the two — Joshua Ampah, a rapper with the power of word play and Andrew Cudjoe, a […]
Ghana needs $5.6 billion to implement Sustainable Energy Master Plan
Ghana will need 5.6 billion dollars to implement the Sustainable Energy Master plan by the year 2030. 450 million will be required annually to achieve the objective of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) seven which aims at providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy within the stipulated time. Project Coordinator with the Energy Commission, Ebenezer Ashie announced […]
Harmattan: Road Safety Authority cautions drivers to be careful
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has advised motorists and pedestrians to observe safety measures with the change in the weather pattern. The Authority said the harmattan being experienced currently often creates visibility challenges for motorists especially at dawn and after sunset. It, therefore, cautions that driving under the condition is hazardous to road users […]
Ghana requires more than $22 billion to tackle climate change before 2030
Africa needs between 140 and 300 billion dollars to tackle Climate Change before the 2030 deadline set by the Paris Agreement. Of this figure, Ghana will require an excess of 22 billion dollars. For this reason, stakeholders in Climate Change advocacy, have called on Developed Countries to support African countries with the needed resources to […]
Inactive parties must be taken off political parties roll – Lecturer
Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Education, Winneba, Dr. Braimah Awaisu, says it is politically incorrect to keep parties that are inactive on the roll of political parties in the country. He said political parties and institutions are made to work and any entity not working, seizes to function. Speaking on […]
Sunyani, Bono Region appeal for more fire stations and tenders
The Bono Regional Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, ACFO Heroine Sekyereh Boakye has appealed to stakeholders to help increase the number of fire stations and tenders in the Sunyani Municipality and the Bono Region. This according to her, will facilitate the Service’ operations during fire fighting. She made the appeal in an […]
Ghana activates Ebola response mechanism to deal with suspected cases of coronavirus
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola response mechanism to deal with any suspected cases of corona virus that may be reported in Ghana. According to the Service, health facilities which were designated for Ebola response are fully ready to accommodate and quarantine cases while personnel who were initially trained for Ebola are receiving […]
Today is Valentine’s day and Ghana’s national Chocolate day
Ghanaians today, join people around the world to celebrate st Valentine’s Day. Also known Feast of Saint Valentine, the day is celebrated every February 14, although not observed as a public holiday in any country. The day began as a liturgical celebration of an early Christian saint named Valentinus. The day is recognised as a […]
Coronavirus: New China figures highlight toll on medical staff
Chinese officials have given figures for health workers infected with coronavirus, amid concerns about shortages of protective equipment. Six health workers have died and 1,716 have been infected since the outbreak, they said. The death a week ago of Doctor Li Wenliang, who tried to warn authorities early on about the virus, provoked a burst […]
Woman, 63, burnt to death
A 63 year old trader, Madam Elizabeth Yawa Afenyo, has been burnt to death at Dzoanti, a farming community in the Kpando Municipality. Her body was found burnt beyond recognition in an uncompleted building in the Community. Mr. Emil Senyo Wordey, Assembly Member, Dzoanti/Gadza Electoral Area disclosed that he was informed of the incident at […]
$4m NCA scandal: Monies in my account are not proceeds of crime- Third accused
The third accused Nana Owusu Ensaw, a former board Member of the National Communication Authority (NCA) on Thursday said the amount of $300,000 dollars deposited in 2016 in his account was not the proceeds of crime but as a result of hard work. The accused was answering questions under cross-examination by Mrs Yvonne Attakora Obuobisa, […]
