Ghana Armed forces embark on one week anti-terrorism training
The Ghana Armed Forces, has begun a one-week anti-terrorism training exercise code-named ‘Exercise Eagle Claws 2021’ in the Northern part of the country. The exercise, is a four-day field simulation training aimed at testing and preparing personnel for the ongoing ‘Operation Conquered Fist’. In a Statement, the Ghana Armed Forces said it intends to use […]
Producers of Cashew cite financial support as a hindrance
Cashew Processors in the Bono Region have cited lack of financial support, inadequate equipment and high cost of raw cashew nuts as the major obstacles to unlocking the full potential of Cashew processing in Ghana. This came up during a panel discussion which preceded an exhibition of Cashew Products in Sunyani. The exhibition formed part […]
40-yr old Head Teacher shot dead, Police arrest suspected murderer
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in the murder of a 40-year-old head teacher and a former radio presenter, Gorman Ayifa, also known as Dr. Sting, last Saturday night. The Police say they had information that a man has been shot in a house opposite the University of Cape Coast Medical School […]
Northern regional minister launches sanitation campaign to tackle filth in the region
The Northern Regional Minister Mr. Shani Alhassan Shaibu has launched a sanitation campaign to rid the region of filth. Dubbed “Clean Northern Region” the exercise will be carried out on the last Saturday of every month. The ‘CLEAN NORTHERN REGION” initiative is engaging MMDAs, traditional authorities, religious leaders, market women, youth groups and the media to clean-up […]
Upper East records 1,639 teenage pregnancies in first quarter of 2021
About 1,639 teenage pregnancy cases have been recorded across the 15 Municipal and Districts in the Upper East Region within the first quarter of 2021. A Midwife with the Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate, Madam Mary Azika, said this at a review meeting held in Bolgatanga for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) advocates including […]
Senior High School for Aflao long over due
A former Assembly Member in the Ketu South Municipality, Mr. Fogah Nukunu is appealing to stakeholders to hasten efforts to provide the border community of Aflao with a senior high school (SHS). He said although Aflao ranked second to Ho in Basic school enrollments, the nation’s busiest border town and which is located within one […]
GSS preparation towards 2021 census intensifies as date draws closer
With just about Few weeks to the 2021 population and housing census, the Ghana Statistical Service is undertaking a trainer of trainer session for about 1,800 officers at Cape Coast, in the Central Region. Sunday 27th June is the census night for the 2021 population and housing census. From Monday 28tH July, enumerators will be […]
Lab Scientists to embark on nationwide strike from Wednesday
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) have threatened to go on an indefinite nationwide strike from Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The threat is in solidarity with their members at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) who began a one-week sit-down strike last week, following the posting of two medical officers to the Laboratory Services […]
Editorials: May 24, 2021
The Daily Graphic need for quality roads is the subject of discussion in both the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times. We start with the Graphic which highlights the Minister of Roads and Highway Kwesi Amoako-Attah’s announcement of a comprehensive programme for 200 bridges and 25 interchanges in the coming days. Of particular interest to the […]
Speaker of Parliament to make sure Affirmative Action bill is passed
With all the early best practice and legal essentials, Ghana since 1998 when the guidelines in Affirmative Action were passed by cabinet, has still not passed the bill into law. Reasons given include low involvement and commitment by active stakeholders in the Country to push for its legislating. The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin […]
Bawumia launches Biography of J.A Braimah
The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday evening launched the memoir of Mr. Joseph Adam Braimah, a stalwart of Pre-and post-Colonial Ghana. The over 300 page biography chronicles the life and political contribution of Mr. J.A. Braimah to Ghana’s development and politics. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia described him as a man with Varied […]
Ghana Police: Government to bridge gap to meet UN Global ratio of 1: 500
The government says it remains committed to bridging the staff strength gap in the Police Service, to ensure the country meets the UN Global ratio of 1: 500. Currently the police civilian population in Ghana is 1 policeman to 768, a shortfall in the UN Ratio which must be addressed. This came up at the […]
EU funds rehabilitation works of 670 kilometers of feeder roads
The European Union is funding rehabilitation works on 670 kilometers of feeder and farm roads in selected districts and municipalities in the Upper West Region. Work is formally underway, with the cutting of the sod at Kpongu in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region, for the 35 million Euro project. The people here […]
Five suspects wanted in connection of Mpota shooting incident
The Effutu Municipal Divisional Police Command is looking for a gang of five, led by one Asafoatse, for allegedly opening fire on officials of Effutu Municipal Assembly while on duty at Gomoa Mpota. Chief Superintendent Samuel Asiedu Okanta, the Divisional Commander, told the Ghana News Agency that the Command received information about a shooting incident […]
