Vice President says government is poised on building human capital to transform economy
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says the Free SHS policy is a strategic government vision focused on building human capital to transform the economy. He said the country is being positioned for change, stressing that one cannot continue to do the same old things and expect new results in all sectors of the economy. Vice President […]
Keta, Anlo lagoons ecosystem depleting at an alarming rate due to human activities
The vegetation cover of the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site is depleting at an alarming rate, and this poses serious threats to the entire ecosystem of the enclave. Over the years, there has been indiscriminate felling of particularly mangrove trees on the wetlands by some residents in communities along the Anlo/Keta lagoons as wood fuel. The […]
Government will ensure businesses operate in a safer cyber space – John Kumah
A Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John A. Kumah has assured businesses that government will upscale the nation’s cyber security efforts to create an enabling cyber space for businesses to thrive. Speaking at the launch of a web and mobile app by Property Trader Limited in Accra, he said the digitisation of the economy remained […]
Volta Region tops Regional Coordinating Councils ranking in Local Government report
The Local Government Service (LGS) has rated the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) as the top performing among the 16 regions for the year 2020. The rankings were released by the Office of the Head of the LGS, following a monitoring and verification exercise of the 2020 Service Performance Contract of all 16 Regional Coordinating […]
Let’s wage war against Hepatitis – Noguchi research institute urges public
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has called on Ghanaians to know their Hepatitis status to help eliminate the disease in the country. That, it said, was critical because the epidemic was the leading cause of death in the country, as well as the world. The Director of the NMIMR, Professor Kwabena Anang, […]
Immigration to run COVID-19 tests for work permit applicants
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) will from August 11 this year introduce a mandatory COVID-19 test for all non-Ghanaians applying for work permit, renewal of work permit and extension of visitor’s permit. This test will run concurrent with the normal medical examination required for immigration permits at the GIS clinic. A statement signed by the […]
Editorials: July 29, 2021
The Daily Graphic says the call by Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu at the 2020 Millennium Excellence Awards for the Executive and the Legislature to work together and not put at risk, the peace of the country, is very timely considering how polarized the society has become. The paper says the country has a long way […]
Debate on LGBTQ+ issue still rages on
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr. Stephen Amoah, says the sovereignty of the country must be respected when it comes to its values, as such anybody or country that tries to fight against the LGBTQI Bill will not be tolerated. Speaking on GBC’s Current Affairs Programme, FOCUS, Dr. Amoah said as far as Ghana`s […]
Government utilizing school mapping tool to align supply and demand for education- Minister
Public schools were designed to ensure that all children irrespective of where they come from get access to comprehensive basic education. However, some children in certain communities in the country do not have access to public schools. To address these concerns, the Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, says the Government is utilising the […]
Four coastal areas pitched as favourable for first nuclear energy reactor
Four areas along the coast have been identified as possible sites for the first nuclear energy reactor. Research into selecting the sites was completed in the phase one of the three nuclear milestones. In an interview with GBC News, the Director of Nuclear Power Ghana, Dr. Stephen Yamoah, said only one of the four sites […]
A Book titled ‘Last Bath’ launched in Accra
A book, titled, ‘Last Bath’, a pictorial presentation of the inhumane treatment meted out to victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, has been launched, in Accra, with a call on government and stakeholders, in education, to include books on African history in the country’s curriculum. The Founding President of the Pan-African Museum, Mr. Kojo Yankah, […]
Adina next to thrill on Pulse Hangout
Sensational female songstress Adina Thembi is geared up for the third episode of the MTN Pulse Hangout show as she promises an electrifying live performance come Friday, July 30, 2021. Adina who won the Album of the Year award would get to vibe with viewers on the interactive music platform. In a promotional video ahead […]
Vaccinated should wear masks indoors in US COVID hotspots- CDC
People in parts of US where COVID-19 infections are surging are required to wear masks indoors even if they are fully vaccinated against the virus. Citing new information about the ability of the Delta variant to spread among vaccinated people. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also recommends indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors […]
Ejura Committee calls for sanctions against Military Officer who led soldiers on day of violence
The Committee tasked to probe the death of two persons after soldiers allegedly opened fire on protestors at Ejura has submitted its report to the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery. The three-member fact-finding committee made up of Justice George Kingsley Koomson, Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso and Juliet Amoah recommended that the Municipal Chief Executive for Ejura […]
