Cape Coast: Post and Telecommunication building rots away
After some four decades since its establishment, the Post and Telecommunication building in Cape Coast near the High Court is rotting away with little hope of seeing better days. GBC News puts a magnifying glass on the old P and T building, a relic begging for one more chance to shine again. The building was […]
FDA on dead fish washed ashore
The Food and Drugs authority, FDA, together with other state agencies are investigating the matter of various species of fishes washed ashore on some beaches since Friday, April 2, 2021. While laboratory investigations are ongoing, the Authority warns the general public to desist from consuming the fish washed ashore in view of the potential risk […]
Dead Fish: Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson tours affected coastal areas
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has appealed to residents of coastal communities who have consumed any of the dead fish that was washed ashore over the week-end to avail themselves of medical evaluation. This is because a joint investigation by the FDA, EPA and the Fisheries Commissioner into the cause […]
Veep Bawumia joins members of Holy Trinity Church for Easter Worship
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday April 4 2021 joined members of the Holy Trinity Cathedral Church for Easter worship.
Chiefs of Osu call on President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo is advising kingmakers to spare the country a lot of trouble by installing the right personalities who must inherit the chieftaincy title. He was interacting with Chiefs and elders from the Osu Traditional Council at the seat of government. More on Video
VIDEO: President Akufo-Addo 2021 Easter Message
President Akufo-Addo on Thursday delivered his 2021 Easter Message to Ghanaians.
Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu calls for Budget Act
The Minority leader of Parliament, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu has called for the passage of a Budget Act and the opening of an office of scrutiny. Mr. Iddrisu says this would ensure the allocation of adequate time for the legislature to perform its oversight responsibility. In Accra on Wednesday, the minority leader admitted to the media, […]
Court to rule on closure of some Radio Stations on April 26
The Human Rights Court division, of the Accra High Court, has set April 26, 2021, to give its ruling in a suit filed by the Media Foundation for West Africa, regarding the closure of some radio stations in the country. The MFWA, in November 2020, instituted the action against the National Communications Authority, NCA, for […]
Water shortage hits Yendi municipality
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Na Abukari has appealed to the government, benevolent individuals and organizations to come to the aid of the Yendi Municipality which is suffering from acute water shortage. The development has affected socio-economic activities in the Municipality as residents spend hours in search of water. The Overlord made the appeal when […]
Ghana Water Company spills water from Weija dam
Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited Tuesday morning began spilling excess water from the Weija dam. The spillage has become necessary because of the sudden rise in the level of the dam from 46.2ft to 48.1ft within a 24-hour period. The safe operating level of the Weija Dam is 47 feet, however, the level […]
United States and Ghana Partner to Strengthen Ghana’s Fisheries Sector
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher J. Lamora on Tuesday joined officials of Government, academia, civil society, and the private sector in a virtual learning event marking the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP), a seven-year, $24 million program funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Deputy Chief of Mission, […]
Speaker warns Ministers of State over failure to appear before the House
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin has warned Ministers of State to be serious with the work of parliament or be ready to face the consequences. The Minister for Health, Mr. Kweku Agyeman-Manu was expected to appear before the House to answer questions on the health facility of Sefwi Akontombra and others around the […]
I will generate $5 billion from tourism by December 2022 – Dr Awal
Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Awal, Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, has stated his resolve to generate five billion dollars from the Tourism industry by December, 2022. He said he was ready to use his business expertise and entrepreneurial skills to change the face of Ghana’s tourism industry, emphasising he would infuse business perspectives and strategic […]
Works and Housing Minister calls for stakeholder support in addressing flood & sanitation issues
Government has reiterated its resolve at improving the perennial flooding challenges in Accra through the implementation of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project with funding from the World Bank. At the third (3rd) Steering Committee meeting of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project held in Accra, chairman of the […]
