Kyebi Government Hospital mortuary gets new cold room
Dr Richard Nii Darko Dodoo, the Medical Superintendent of Kyebi Government Hospital with a team of other medical doctors have commissioned a cold room for the mortuary of the facility for improved detention of bodies. The opening of the cold room for the mortuary would remove from hospital authorities the burden of always relying on […]
Homeland Return Act to validate Diaspora investors as GIPC launch Maiden Diaspora Investment Summit
In Government’s quest to woo investors from the diaspora into the country, it has introduced the Homeland Return Act to harness the human and material resources of the diaspora for socio-economic transformation of the economy. This will boost participation between domestic and diaspora investors. The Homeland Act will define the protocols of engagement with the […]
Floods hit part of Ashanti region
Some access roads in the Ashanti Region have been rendered unmotorable, following a heavy downpour on Wednesday evening. The rainfall also resulted in the flooding of a number of communities, submerging structures sited on waterways, the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has confirmed. According to the disaster management body,some areas in the Suame, Asokwa, Oforikrom […]
Herbal drink kills 10 Nigerians from the same family
Ten members of the same family in western Nigeria’s state of Kwara have died after drinking a herbal concoction as traditional medicine, the police say. The incident happened in the village of Biogberu after two men allegedly approached a woman who had a foot infection and offered the herbal concoction to her as a cure. […]
Support Central African states to build agricultural research capacities – Dr. Tabuna
The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) has been advised to commit more resources to build the agricultural research capacities within its operational areas. This would help churn out cutting-edge research findings to enhance food and nutrition security, according to the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). “I would […]
Effia Nkwanta Hospital gets an Endoscopy Centre
The Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in partnership with Celecial Medical Equipment Supply has inaugurated an Endoscopy center to serve clients and save them the travel distance of accessing such healthcare. Dr Michael Danso, Head of Administration Effia Nkwanta said a diagnostic center had also been established through the same partnership. He has therefore encouraged the […]
Tokyo Olympics: Ghana’s athletes to camp at Coppin State University
Ghana’s top athletes are to converge on the Coppin State University in Baltimore beginning this week for their preparation for the summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. According to the CEO of Ghana Athletics Association (GAA), Bawah Fuseini, an agreement has been reached for the Ghanaian team to pitch camp in the USA, where majority of […]
Give your children the best protection- Department of Social Welfare
Mr. Wisdom Krakani, an official of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Social Welfare has urged parents to give their children the best opportunities and always protect their interest as they are vulnerable. Speaking at a symposium on child neglect and abuse at Adaklu Kodzobi in the Adaklu district, Mr Krakani said Children […]
Atwima-Kwanwoma residents stage protest over poor road infrastructure
The chiefs and people of some communities in the Atwima-Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region have called on the government to fix the deplorable road network in the area. They expressed worry over the delay by some construction firms in executing the projects on schedule. Nana Afriyie Takyi, the Odikro of Atwima-Takyiman, addressing a press […]
Body of 21-year-old drowning in Truba pond retrieved
The body of a 21-year-old young man who drowned in a pond at Kenyasi-Truba in the Kwabre-East District of the Ashanti Region has been retrieved. Isaac Oppong, who had gone fishing in the pond on Monday, June 21, reportedly got drowned and went missing. Mr. Kwabena Nsenkyire, the Regional Coordinator of the National Disaster Management […]
Parliament approves third batch of Deputy Ministers
Parliament has approved the third batch of Deputy Ministerial nominees vetted by the Appointment Committee of Parliament. Mrs Gifty Twum Ampofo, Deputy Minister for Education, is among the 12 nominees, who were approved by consensus from the House. The nominee was dropped from the previous list of nominees following concerns raised by the Minority regarding […]
Ghanaian journalists urged to show interest in marine environment
Ghanaian journalists have been urged to show a keen interest in the marine environment and report on activities to help safeguard the ocean for the benefit of everyone. Mr Afedzi Abdullah, an Environmental journalist, who made the call, said journalists and media practitioners could use their strong influence to educate the people about the ocean […]
Madagascar families ‘eating mud’ in worst drought
The World Food Programme is warning that the worst drought in southern Madagascar for four decades is causing hunger and famine-like conditions. Its director, David Beasley, who has just visited the region, said that without immediate assistance more than half a million people would soon be “knocking on famine’s door”, with another 800,000 marching towards […]
Farmer stabs relative to death
A 36-year-old farmer, Nana Kwame, has stabbed a relative, Kwame Frimpong, to death, at Oda Nkwanta, near Akim Oda, in the Eastern region. The suspect, Kwame, stabbed Frimpong with a kitchen knife twice in his ribs, and bolted, following a misunderstanding that ensured between them. Frimpong, 34, was pronounced dead shortly after he was rushed […]
