Government urged to invest in modern DNA sequencing technology for herbal medicine safety
By: Doreen Ampofo A call has gone to the government to invest in DNA sequencing technologies to improve healthcare delivery in Ghana. This follows suspicions that some herbal medicines may be adulterated due to the inability of producers to tell the DNA’s or make up of plants which may look similar. This comes in the […]
Caning of students should be reintroduced into Ghana’s educational system – Angel Carbonu
By: Nana Ama Gyapong There is a saying that, to spare the rod is to spoil the child. For this reason, the NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu has suggested that caning of students should be reintroduced into Ghana’s educational system in order to keep students in check and to instill discipline in our schools as well. […]
NABDAM: Firefighting vehicle back on road within 24hrs after GBC News’ Report
By: Peter Agengre The firefighting vehicle belonging to the Ghana National Fire Service in the Nabdam District in the Upper East Region is back on the road and ready for any emergency. The vehicle with registration number FS 752 was spotted at a tyre technician’s shop around 6:48 in the morning on Wednesday at Zopeliga along […]
Cheddar reached out to me to be his running mate, but I’ve invested too much in Jomoro – Samia Nkrumah
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Former chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and daughter of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Samia Nkrumah, has revealed that she was invited by Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, to be his running mate in the upcoming presidential election. However, Samia disclosed that she turned down the […]
Angolans did not play in the sky – NSA Deputy Director defends Baba Yara Stadium pitch amid criticism
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In the wake of the Black Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Angola during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, the condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch has come under intense scrutiny. Football enthusiasts and analysts have expressed their dissatisfaction, attributing the poor playing surface to the team’s disappointing performance. Majeed Bawa, the […]
National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plan unveiled to improve healthcare outcomes
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu A National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP) has been unveiled to improve healthcare outcomes in Ghana. At the launch, the MP for Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah who stood in for the Minister of Health, underscored the importance of the NSOAP, describing it as a critical framework for the healthcare sector. […]
Dr. Bawumia promises to resolve electrical gadgets impasse
Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to address the impasse between the Energy Commission and traders of imported used electrical gadgets which puts the country at a risk of being turned into a hub for electronic waste. Talks have been ongoing to ban the importation of used electronic appliances despite […]
Galamsey: NPP Communicator dismisses partisan blame game; urges national action
By: Nana Ama Gyapong Ghana, a country richly endowed with minerals and water resources, is facing a severe threat to its water security due to the unchecked menace of illegal mining, known as galamsey. If left unchecked, Ghana may soon be forced to import water, a stark irony given its natural abundance. Despite successive governments […]
National Vaccine Institute builds capacity on Avian influenza surveillance
By: Gifty Adjei The National Vaccine Institute has successfully hosted a research and development seminar, bringing together scientists from the National Taskforce on Animal and Human Surveillance for Influenza, along with officials from the National Influenza Center. The gathering was part of the Institute’s ongoing efforts to bolster research and combat avian influenza in Ghana. […]
Colombia 2024: Black Princesses face possible early exit after 4-1 defeat to Japan
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The hopes of the Black Princesses at the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup hang by a thread following a crushing 4-1 defeat to Japan in their Group E clash on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The loss places the team in a precarious position as they face the possibility of a […]
Statistical Service finalises Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Action Plan
By Roselyn Gyananglo The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is coordinating an independent Final Evaluation of the Ghana National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), which has been in effect from 2015 and will conclude in 2024. This evaluation is part of Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption. According to a statement signed by the Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel […]
Nsawam Female Prison appeals for aid to construct diagnostic centre for inmates
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Officer in Charge, OIC of the Nsawam Female Prison in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region, Assistant Director of Prisons, ADP, Victoria Adzewodah has made a passionate appeal to NGOs and benevolent organizations to come to their aid to support them establish a diagnostic centre for the prison. This, […]
Ghana’s economy experiences stronger than expected growth in Q1 of 2024 – Bank of Ghana
By: Roselyn Ganyaglo The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in its latest Monetary Policy Report disclosed that Ghana’s economy posted stronger than expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, with GDP increasing by 4.7 percent. This represents a significant improvement compared to the 3.1 percent growth recorded in Quarter 1 (Q1) […]
GCPP elects Dr. Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr. as Flagbearer
The Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) has elected Dr. Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr, a certified stockbroker in the United Kingdom, as its Flagbearer for the 2024 General Election. Dr Lartey, son of the late Daniel Lartey, Founder of the GCPP, was confirmed at the Party’s National Congress in Accra on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The […]
