Government to deploy more security personnel along country’s Northern borders to ward off banditry
President Akufo-Addo has given assurance of tight security at the country’s borders in the wake of suspected terrorist activities near the frontiers. The measures include increasing the number of security personnel at the borders and providing them with the needed logistics to execute their mandate. This is the only way to deal with other threats […]
June 22, 2021
The Daily Graphic highlights the need for a sustainable fund to meet the health needs of the country in times of epidemics. It says if government sets aside 15 percent of GDP for the health sector as agreed under the Abuja Declaration in 2001, it will enable the country to withstand most health shocks and […]
Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail
A Singaporean woman found guilty of starving, torturing and killing her domestic worker from Myanmar, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Piang Ngaih Don reportedly weighed only 24kg (53lb) when she died from her injuries in 2016. Prosecutors have called the actions of Gaiyathiri Murugayan, the wife of a policeman “evil and utterly […]
10 high performing Senior High Schools honoured
Citations of merit have been presented to ten high-performing Senior High Schools in the Central region. At the event, the minister for education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum, called on all to make good use of the opportunities presented by the government’s provision of free SHS education for all. He reminded all that education unlocks many potentials […]
UNHCR opens refugee exhibition and skills development centre
The UNHCR, the agency for refugees, has opened a Refugee Exhibition and Skills Development Center in Accra as part of its livelihood empowerment Program for vulnerable Refugees in the Country. As the world marks World Refugee Day, the inauguration of the centre aims to make the refugees more resilient and to empower them economically People […]
Three fire tenders serving Tema region broken down
Three fire stations in the Tema Regional Office of the Ghana National Fire Service are out of service. This is because the fire tenders serving those stations have broken down for about a month now. This was disclosed to GBC News by the Deputy Tema Regional Commander of the Fire Service, Timothy Affum. He cautioned […]
NDC appeals to Chief Justice to withdraw petition against Dr. Dominic Ayine
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the Chief Justice is gradually making the people lose faith in justice delivery as he seems to come strongly against anyone with dissenting opinions on decisions taken by the court. Briefing Journalists on the petition to the General Legal Council by the Chief Justice, Justice Anin-Yeboah over comments made […]
Overlord of Mamprugu tells government to speed up construction of pwalugu multipurpose dam
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area in the North East Region, Naa Bohagu Mami Abdula Sheriga, is appealing to the government to urgently speed-up the construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam. This he says, will dispel rumours that the dam’s construction was political talk. Naa Bohagu Mam Abdulai Sheriga believes the irrigation component of […]
Teshie Shrine attacked
A group has allegedly attacked the Osabu-Ayiku Wulomo of Teshie, Nuumo Badu Odaano Odiapenser I, over his legitimacy. Yesterday morning’s incident was the latest involving the traditional priest whose shrine at the Osabu Ayiku Shrine house was alleged to have come under a similar attack last month. That incident led to the injury of one […]
Star Ghana Foundation launches local philanthropy project
Star Ghana Foundation has launched a local Philanthropy project, seeking to sensitise society, about the act of domestic resource mobilisation, to supplement governmental aids and humanitarian needs. Tagged “Giving for Change”, the project is also expected to be a practical guide for self-reliance and fuel the desire in citizens to make a difference in their […]
Ethiopia prepares for tense, long-delayed elections
Ethiopia is holding National and Regional Parliamentary Election today. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the election will be the country’s first free and fair polls after decades of repressive rule. However, voting has been delayed in 110 out of 547 constituencies due to violent conflicts, logistical constraints and some opposition parties boycotting the election, alleging […]
Government to develop special programmes to support fathers
Sunday, June 20, was marked throughout the world as Father’s day. In a statement to commemorate the day, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection said the celebration of Father’s Day is opportune because fathers contribute immensely to socio-economic development of their families and the nation and therefore need to be celebrated. According to […]
Statistical Service lists over 8 million structures within a week for 2021 Census
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), has so far listed more than eight million structures making up seventy percent of the estimated 11 million in the country in the past six days. The listing of structures, which forms the first phase of the 2021 Population and Housing Census, is expected to end on Wednesday. The enumeration […]
Ghana cancels Hajj amid concerns over COVID
The Ghana Hajj Board says there will be no pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Chairman of the Board, Sheikh I.C Quaye, told journalists at a meeting in Accra that the decision was arrived after a meeting with the Ghana Hajj Agents Association. This follows the June 12, 2021, announcement by the Saudi Government’s Ministry of […]
