Ghana to strengthen diplomatic ties with the world – Prez Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that, Ghana will continue to strengthen diplomatic ties with the rest of the world, in order to consolidate the country’s international reputation as a democratic and peaceful nation. Addressing diplomats at the annual new year reception, President Akufo Addo, said the government will continue to forge neutrally beneficial […]
Seriousness of post harvest losses in Northern part of Ghana
Farmers in the northern part of Ghana, are losing between 20 and 50 percent of yams they produce to post-harvest losses annually. 10 to 40 percent of all vegetables produced are also lost, while maize records about 15 percent post harvest losses. A Research Scientist with CSIR-SARI, Dr Jerry Nboyine, revealed this during the 2nd […]
Lands Commission boss promises to tackle land sector challenges
Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, Alhaji Suleiman Mahama has warned officers of the Commission, that their continuous stay in office will depend on their performance and how innovative they are, to achieve the target set for them. He said public perception of the Commission is very poor and as Executive Secretary, his aim is […]
Work on Tono Irrigation Dam begins
A sod-cutting ceremony has been held at the Tono Irrigation Dam site, in the Kassena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region, for the commencement of the construction of a water treatment plant. The project is primarily to build a new water system on the Tono Irrigation Dam, and make available, two million gallons of treated […]
Water intake. Before, during or after meal?
The issue of whether it is best practice to consume water before, during or immediately after meals has ignited enough debate. While some in the medical space maintain it is okay to drink water when eating, others maintain water must be consumed a little while after a meal. Most recent studies suggest that it is […]
CJ to close down District Courts not up to Judicial Service standard
Ghana’s Chief Justice, Sophia Akufo has announced her readiness to close down any district court which does not conform to the standard of the Judicial Service. According to her, the decision is part of efforts to strengthen the justice system, and provide quality justice delivery in the country. Justice Sophia Akufo announced this when she […]
Stop stigmatising women without children- Ghana's First lady
Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called for an end to stigmatization against women, who have no children of their own, and a change in perception that women are to blame for fertility problems in a marriage. Her call is based on several research works which have shown, that men contribute 50 percent to […]
Domestic violence cases increased in 2018- DOVVSU
The Brong-Ahafo Regional Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has recorded an increase in domestic violence cases from 864 in 2017 to 1,119 last year. This represents a 15.21 percent increase with additional 155 cases. The Head of the Unit, DSP Setina Aboagye, revealed this in an interview with […]
NDC calls for independent inquiry into just ended Referenda
The National Democratic Congress, (NDC) is calling for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the conduct of the just-ended Referenda on the creation of the six new regions. The party, says the exercise was fraught with irregularities, describing it as unacceptable. The Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Peter Boamah Otokuno at a […]
Stanbic bank takes over Bank of Baroda as it ends operations in Ghana
Stanbic Bank Ghana, says it has received all deposits and investments of customers of the Bank of Baroda, which is ending its operation in Ghana. Customers of the Bank of Baroda will now access their funds from Stanbic Bank Ghana. The Managing Director of Stanbic Bank, Ghana, Alhassan Andani said customers of Bank of Baroda […]
