Editorials: July 28, 2021
The Daily Graphic, calls for the sustenance of the momentum of the clean Ghana Campaign embarked upon by the Graphic Group and the Greater Accra Regional minister, Henry Quartey. It says to achieve this all citizens must be engaged in the campaign to observe good sanitation practices. The Graphic reckons the traditional authorities especially the chiefs […]
I will solve plights of School Feeding caterers- Gender Minister
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Madam Sarah Adwoa Safo, has promised to solve all issues relating to the Ghana National School Feeding Programme (GNSFP) for its smooth operation. “Since I came into office, the School Feeding Programme has been at the heart of my agenda. I can assure you that we are […]
World Bank to assist transform Ghana’s State Owned Enterprises into Profit oriented entities
World Bank Country Director in Ghana, Pierre Laporte, has reiterated the Bank’s support to the Reform Agenda of Ghana’s public enterprises. He said the Bank is currently in discussions with relevant stakeholders for a potential ‘Programme-for-results’ to be submitted for approval next year. The programme is aimed at supporting the State-Owned Enterprises sector. Mr. Laporte said […]
‘I’m enjoying success because of my originality’ – Black Sherif
Hiplife/Hip Hop musician Mohammed Ismail Sherif popularly known as Black Sherif has gained a lot of traction for his works and especially for his unique presentation style. For the artiste, who won the hearts of music lovers with his single Money, his works are being celebrated because he stayed true to his craft and did […]
Housing units commissioned at Dawhenya
One of the fast growing Real Estate Developing companies in Ghana Sawer-Nanor and Sons Company, SNS has inaugurated its City of Favour housing units at Dawhenya in the Prampram District. The housing units which come in two-bedroom standard, two-bedroom expandable, three-bedroom semi-detached and three-bedroom detached have been priced competitively with the average income earner in […]
Did you know that people from Avatime were people who acted decisively?
Did you know that among the Avatimes, were people, who were determined and acted decisively? Did you also know that it was based on the traits of these people, that they got the community name Avatime, as is known now? Well GBCnews, through its programme, What’s in a name series, has learnt that Avatime Vane […]
Vegetative Cover of Keta Ramsar site under threat
The vegetation cover of the Keta Lagoon Complex Ramsar Site is depleting at an alarming rate, posing a threat to the entire ecosystem in the enclave. Over the years, there have been indiscriminate felling of, particularly mangrove on the Wetland by some residents in communities situated along the Anlo/Keta lagoons for fuelwood. This has been […]
Senegal hospitals overwhelmed by Covid patients
Senegal’s health ministry has warned that hospitals in the capital Dakar are overwhelmed due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. Infections have soared over the past month from a few dozens a day to about one thousand, and seven hundred cases daily. A senior public health official said medical staff in the city are exhausted […]
Council of State engages key stakeholders on development challenges
Members of the Council of State have engaged key stakeholders in the western region to better appreciate their challenges and explore opportunities for national development. The tour, which will be extended to other regions, is to help in addressing issues at the decentralised level in the regions. The Council of State is mandated by the […]
President Akufo-Addo tasks State Owned Enterprises to operate profitably
President Akufo-Addo has tasked State Owned Enterprises and joint venture companies to operate profitably and efficiently to expand their operations to create more employment in the country. The President, who was speaking at a performance contract signing ceremony for specified organisations in Accra, charged the bodies including the state interests and governance authority, to work […]
Parents urged to keep children warm as seasonal flu increases
There is a general increase of number of people, especially children reporting to the country hospitals with upper tract respiratory infections. With symptoms mimicking that of Covid-19, a Specialist Pediatrician at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Hilda Boye has called on parents to ensure that children are kept warm at all times. She said any […]
“I will work with all stakeholders” – new GBA President
Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye newly elected President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has said he will work with all stakeholders irrespective of their camps to ensure the growth of the sport Mr. Neequaye said in an interview that, the election was over and it was time to come together and work in the interest […]
COVID-19: Delta strain induces higher viral loads and spreads faster – Noguchi
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research of the University of Ghana is asking government to review the country’s adherence to COVID-19 preventive protocols and appropriate restrictions, following new observations about the new delta variant. The institute in a statement confirmed that the delta variant spreads faster and has increased circulation in communities compared to […]
Appiah – Menka University of Skills Training dismisses 20 students for falsifying admission results
Twenty students of the Mampong Campus of the Akenten Appiah – Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)have been dismissed for falsifying their results for admission. Also dismissed is a Chief Administrative Assistant at the college’s registrar’s office, Mampong Campus, Kwabena Nkrumah, for the role he played in helping the students to falsify […]
