Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy paper Apple Daily has announced its closure, in a blow to media freedom in the city. The publication’s offices were raided last week over allegations that several reports had breached a controversial national security law. Company-linked assets worth HK$18m ($2.3m; £1.64m) were later frozen. Police also detained its chief editor and […]
MP for Madina initiates bill to secure fair compensation for wrongful arrests and convictions
Member of Parliament for Madina and Human Rights Lawyer, Francis Xavier-Sosu, has initiated moves for the passage of a law that will ensure the payment of the right compensation to persons who are unlawfully arrested, detained, or convicted. The MP’s move, initiated under the Private Member’s Bill, will among other things give effect to clauses […]
Mallam Market Queen accuses Assembly for not enforcing by-laws on street vending
The Mallam Market Queen MaaFio says heavy vehicular traffic on that stretch of the Mallam- Gbawe Highway should be blamed on the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly. Traders have moved from the main market and are using the pavements and shoulders of the road as their trading grounds. MaaFio said the Traders Association has done its […]
Kennedy Agyapong donates GH¢1.2m for 37 hospital cardio centre
The 37 Military Hospital has cut the sod for the construction of an 80-bed cardiothoracic centre expected to be completed in a year. The centre is being sponsored solely by the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defense and Interior, Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. The estimated […]
Disruption of traffic flow on section N1 highway in Accra starts today
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has issued an alert to commuters about disruption in traffic flow on a section of the N1 Highway in Accra today and tomorrow from 11am to 5pm. A statement issued said the disruption is to enable Ghana Grid Company, GRIDCo, to undertake final stringing works involving the removal of a […]
2 Convicted of using granny’s ID for fraud
Two persons have been convicted by the Koforidua Magistrate Court of using the voter identification card of another person to withdraw money earned through fraudulent online transactions from a bank. Seedorf Yirenkyi, 18, a resident of Ahenubrom Suhum and Noah Adum, 32, an air condition technician and a resident of Obeng Down Suhum, were said […]
June 23, 2021
The Daily Graphic calls for concerted efforts to guard the prevailing peace in Ghana. The paper says Ghana has consistently remained not only a leader in democratic governance and rule of law but also an oasis of peace within the sub-region. It is therefore not surprising that the country was ranked the second most peaceful African […]
Ghana preparing adaptation communication ahead COP26
Ghana is preparing an Adaptation Communication (ADCOM) to inform synthesis reporting for the Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement ahead 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). The ADCOM will enhance the visibility and profile of adaptation in Ghana, provide input to the GST, strengthen adaptation action and support, and enhance learning […]
Mineworkers’ Union urges Gov’t to operationalize Mineral Development Fund
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union has commended government for providing the legislative framework for the sector but called for its operationalization to address the poor infrastructural development in mining communities. Ghana has enacted the Mineral Development Fund Act 2016 (Act 912) and set up of the Mineral Development Fund Secretariat, a substantial step towards responding to […]
Ghana is on top of radioactive safety and security – GAEC
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) says Ghana is competently managing her radioactive sources and related issues to keep citizens safe. Professor Benjamin Jabez Nyarko, the Director-General of GAEC, said the Commission had ensured the security of those sources, over the years, as it continued to closely guard and monitor radioactive source user facilities against […]
Two jailed 25 years each for robbery
The Nkawie Circuit Court has sentenced two friends to 25 years imprisonment each for conspiring to rob a couple at gunpoint at Abena Ntiriwaa near Adiembra in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. Kwame Agyei, alias Pizaro, 36, and Adamu Abu, alias Rasta, 23, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit crime and robbery. […]
Henry Djaba Foundation launches fair to support persons with disability
Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation in partnership with the UN Population Fund has launched its first-ever Ability Fair in Accra solely for persons with disabilities and children with Special Needs. The event provided an opportunity for persons with disabilities to demonstrate their unique skills, talents and abilities. Speaking at the ceremony, the Founder and CEO of […]
Paramount Chief of Bawku applauds government for maintaining peace in Bawku
The Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area, Zugraan Naaba Abugrago Asigri Azorka, has commended President Akufo-Addo for his role in maintaining peace in Bawku and its environs. The Paramount Chief said this when President Akufo Addo paid a courtesy call on him at his Palace as part of a day’s working visit to the […]
Traffic flow on sections of N1 Highway to be disrupted Wednesday and Thursday
The Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Ghana Highway Authority has announced that a section of the N1 Highway near the Fiesta Royal Hotel Junction will experience some disruption to traffic flow from tomorrow, 23rd to Thursday, 24th June from 11am to 5pm. This is to enable GRIDco to undertake the final stringing works, […]
