Health minister inspects work on Sege and Ashaiman polyclinics
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has inspected work on the Sege and Ashaiman polyclinics which are among five health facilities under construction to support existing health infrastructure in the capital. Mr Agyemang-Manu expressed satisfaction with the level of work done, adding that the health facilities will be completed in December and commissioned in January […]
National House of Chiefs receives more petitions against creation of new regions
Four different groups have petitioned the National House of Chiefs against aspects of the processes for the creation of new regions. While three of the petitioners are against any attempt to compel them to be part of the new regions, another group from geographical areas outside those earmarked for the Referendum want to be part […]
Two Delta Force Members remanded for alleged attack on Old Tafo MP
The two Delta Force members who were arrested by the police in connection with disturbances at the Tafo-Pankrono Constituency have been remanded into police custody by a Kumasi Circuit court. Delta Force members chase out the Member of Parliament for the Area, Dr. Akoto-Osei and the MCE over failed promises. The Leadership of the group has […]
Pediatricians angry over lack of equipment to save children
The Pediatrician in charge of the Ansuaa Ababio Pediatric Center at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dormaa Ahenkro in Bono-Ahafo, Dr. Adoma Fokuo says the sadness she feels due to lack of vital equipment to save the lives of sick children has given way to anger and frustration. Dr. Fokuo was speaking to GBC during the […]
Gov't to roll out interventions to address sanitation challenges
Government will soon roll out a series of interventions to address the increasing sanitation challenges in Ghana. The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah who announced this after a tour of some landfill sites in Accra, could not state when, but said the solutions will cover short to long term interventions. The areas visited […]
Suicide is second leading cause of death among the youth- Health Director
The Country Director for the World Health Organization, (WHO), Dr. Owen Kaluwa says suicide is the second leading cause of death among the youth, especially those aged between 15 and 29. He indicated that depression, which is a form of mental health disorder is a major cause of suicide cases. Harmful use of alcohol and […]
NCCE expresses regret over activities of vigilante groups in Ghana
The National Commission for Civic Education has expressed regret at the recent attack on the Member of Parliament, (MP) for Tafo Pankrono, Dr. Akoto Osei by the Delta Force, a vigilante group associated with the ruling New Patriotic Party NPP during a meeting with members and executives of his constituency. The meeting was disrupted by […]
President Akufo-Addo worried over lower sentence for grievous offenders
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed worry over the tendency where persons who commit grave crimes are given lower sentences compared to minor ones. The President cited instances where persons arrested for instance, over environmental crimes including illegal mining are given lenient sentences while others who may have stolen domestic animals are given harsher ones. […]
UCC: Distance Education multi-million study centre completed at Nyakrom
Students from Agona Swedru and its environs pursuing programmes at the University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education (CoDE) will soon be relieved as their multi-million Study Centre at Nyakrom is completed. The project consisting of many facilities to enhance conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning, is yet to be handed over to the […]
Foreign aid picks up for Indonesia's quake survivors
International efforts to help survivors of Indonesia’s devastating earthquake and tsunami gathered pace on Thursday as concern grew for hundreds of thousands with little food and water, six days after disaster struck. Desperate residents on the west coast of Sulawesi island were scavenging for food in farms and orchards as the government struggled to overcome […]
Management of SSNIT denies diverting workers contributions
The Management of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has refuted reports suggesting Social Security contributions are being diverted. A statement issued by SSNIT asked contributors not to be alarmed and gave assurance that all contributions and pensions are safe. It noted that systems put in place by the Trust make it impossible for […]
Hawkers and pedestrians scramble for cedi notes on street
There was disorder at a traffic intersection at Tesano in Accra last Tuesday morning, when hawkers and pedestrians scrambled for cedi notes totalling about GH¢14,300 which got scattered on the road after two suspected armed robbers who snatched the cash from a man, made a fruitless attempt to escape with it. Tens of people pushed […]
American Towers Company encourage more girls to pursue Engineering and ICT
As Ghana strives to advance digital technology, it has become necessary to encourage more girls to enter into the digital world. Based on this, the national girls initiative is aimed at encouraging the female gender to pursue Engineering and ICT courses to prepare them to take up careers in the digital technology space. For the […]
NCTE begins audit of staff of eight Technical Universities
The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), is today (October 3), starting a nationwide audit of staff of the eight technical universities in Ghana. The audit forms part of moves to migrate staff of the Universities onto the conditions of service for public universities. The NCTE has since informed the National Labour Commission about the audit, and reached an understanding with the Ministry […]
