US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms
The US Supreme Court has ruled food giants Nestlé USA and Cargill can’t be sued for child slavery on African farms from where they buy their cocoa. Six African men alleged that they were trafficked from Mali and forced to work on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast. The group say both companies perpetuated that slave […]
GAF to host Athlete Branding and Empowerment program on Saturday
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) is set to hold a one-day workshop for all pullers recognized under the sport’s governing body as part of efforts to build the human capacity of athletes off the table. The workshop which would be held in partnership with Legaci101, a sports event and marketing organization is expected to come […]
Bono Regional Security taskforce arrests two notorious illegal miners
The Bono Regional Security Taskforce has arrested two suspected notorious illegal miners at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District of the region. Kofi Damoah, 36, popularly known as “Allah” and his accomplice, Stephen Ansu were arrested at an illegal mining site during a swoop, led by Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister. Damoah is […]
Former Ivorian leader Gbagbo to return home
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo is expected to return to the country for the first time since he was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in November 2011 for his role in the 2010-2011 post-election crisis. Mr Gbagbo was acquitted of all charges on 15 January 2019 and the ICC upheld […]
‘Report perpetrators of sexual abuse against children’
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rosemary Vortia has encouraged adolescents to report people who abuse them sexually to authorities without any fear. ASP Vortia stated that as the Coordinator for the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), Weija Division, she had always ensured that sexual violence or any form of abuse, including defilement, incest, […]
Mothers with mental disorders appeal for medication
Nursing and expectant mothers with mental disorders in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions have appealed for medications to improve their health conditions. About 750 mental health mothers also called on the government and the international community for support to engage in viable economic activities for enhanced socio-economic livelihoods. MIHOSO International, a health-centered non-governmental […]
Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years
Thank You is the follow-up to Ross’s 2006 album I Love You, and was recorded entirely in her home studio during the pandemic. “This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love,” said the former Supremes singer in a statement. “I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record […]
GFA slaps Dreams FC with a one-match ban and a fine
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has slapped Vladislav Viric Head Coach of Dreams FC with a one-match ban and a fine of GHC2,000. The Coach was found guilty of making comments that sought to bring the game into disrepute. In a post-match interview after a league match between Asante Kotoko SC […]
We will not back down until our demands are met- TUTAG
The Vice-Chairperson of the Cape Coast branch of the Technical university Teacher’s Association of Ghana (TUTAG), Mr Emmanuel Adu, says they will not back down on their demand until the government gets a solution to their challenges. Speaking to the media in Cape Coast, Mr Adu said the Association was compelled to embark on strike […]
Gender officers tasked to help stem teenage pregnancy
The CEO of Golden Mothers Vision international and National President of NGOs for women and children, Mrs Abundant Aggrey, has tasked Regional Gender officers of the organisation to intensify the campaign on the elimination of teenage pregnancy in Ghana. The organisation also called on the youth to be mindful of their lives and avoid acts […]
Minister for Railways to visit Western Region
The Minister in charge of Railways, Mr Peter Amewu, is to begin a two-day visit in the Western Region to familiarise himself with realities in the sector. His visit, the first of its kind as he replaced Mr Joe Ghartey, former Minister of the sector, will also allow him to share his vision, mandate, and […]
South Africa imposes new restrictions as cases rise
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new restrictions as South Africa faces a third wave of Covid-19. A nationwide curfew has been moved up to 22:00 local time, while alcohol sales have been limited to Mondays to Thursdays. Public gatherings have also been limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. Mr Ramaphosa allayed fears […]
Businessman on ¢1 million bail over fraud
An Accra Circuit Court has granted a 55-year-old businessman a GHS1,000,000.00 bail with four sureties, one to be justified with a title document for allegedly defrauding another of GHS1,000,000.00 under the pretext of investing his money. In addition, the Court presided over by Mrs Ellen Ofei Ayeh, ordered that Samuel Nana Mensah, alias Samuel Kwaku […]
EPA partners Obeng Mines to observe World Environment Day
The Tarkwa Regional Office of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with Obeng Mining Company Limited at Wassa Japa in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region have planted 200 trees to create awareness on the need to reclaim the land. The exercise which took place at the site of Obeng Mining Company […]
