Upper East: 25 environmental chiefs’ enskinned in Bongo to tackle climate change
In a bid to tackle climate change and its global impacts, the Paramount chief of the Bongo Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Naba Salifu Atamale Lemyarim enskinned 25 environmental chiefs in the Bongo District. The environmental chiefs have been tasked with the responsibility to sensitize people within their catchment areas on the dangers […]
Millions of children going hungry in Sudan – Unicef
The head of the United Nations children’s agency, Unicef, says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children. Catherine Russell says it now has the largest displacement of children anywhere, with millions facing malnutrition and most not in school She is travelling to the country torn apart by more than a […]
African Athletics Championship: Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah leaps to victory to grab gold for Ghana
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana’s high jump queen, Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, showcased her exceptional talent and determination by leaping an impressive 1.87 metres to win the women’s high jump event at the ongoing African Athletics Championship (CAA) in Cameroon. With this remarkable achievement, Yeboah successfully retained her title, cementing her status as one of the […]
Medical Laboratory workers end strike
By: Augustine Agyamin Boateng The Medical Laboratory Professional Worker’s Union (MELPWU) has suspended its nationwide strike. Members of the Union are expected to begin rendering services on Tuesday June 25, 2024 following a directive by the National Labour Commission (NLC) for the MELPWU to end the strike and return to the negotiation table with the Government. […]
Government announces official end to debt restructuring
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government of Ghana through its Finance Ministry has announced the completion of Ghana’s debt restructuring programme with its official creditors. According to the government, it has successfully restructured its debt of 5.1 billion dollars with her creditors, in addition to concluding the restructuring of 13.1 billion dollars with Eurobond holders. The […]
Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire
A massive factory fire that began after several lithium batteries exploded has killed at least 22 people in South Korea. The blaze broke out on Monday morning at the Aricell plant in Hwaseong city, about 45km (28 miles) south of the capital Seoul. Local television footage showed large smoke clouds and small explosions going off […]
Lil Win’s movie ‘A Country Called Ghana’ scoops nomination for 2024 Nollywood Film Festival
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Kumawood sensation Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has earned a prestigious nomination for his latest movie, ‘A Country Called Ghana,’ for the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival in Germany. The movie has garnered significant attention, captivating audiences both in Ghana and internationally. This year’s festival is set to be a […]
Abuakwa North Municipality sees significant improvement in education
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The Public Relation Officer of the Abuakwa North Municipal Education Directorate, Sampson Kwafo Akoto has revealed that the Family Strengthening Programme initiated five years ago by the Asiakwa SOS Children’s Villages has contributed significantly to academic performance of schools in the municipality. This, he said has reflected in tremendous improvement in […]
Ghana wins case against Micheletti at ICC over stadium rehabilitation arbitration
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Government of Ghana has won an international arbitration brought against her at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) by Micheletti & Co. Ltd. one of Ghana’s leading Civil Engineering and Building Construction over stadium rehabilitation claims. The ICC at its ruling dismissed an international arbitration case brought by Micheletti Company Limited against […]
Nduom appeals to BoG to reinstate license
Owner of the defunct GN Bank, Dr. Kwesi Nduom has appealed to the Bank of Ghana, BoG, to consider new evidence presented and reinstate the bank’s license. In 2018, the BoG’s efforts to consolidate the banking sector led to the revocation of licenses from some financial institutions, including GN Bank. Speaking in a video shared […]
Nangodi: Over 200 security personnel trained on counter terrorism
By: Peter Agengre In an effort to strengthen the security operatives and build their capacity to counter terrorism, over two hundred police personnel have completed a capacity building program at the Security Resilience and Peace Building Training and Educational Centre at Nangodi in the Upper East Region. It was a collaborative initiative between Projects Banbo […]
Non-disclosure of spouses’ status mentioned as increasing HIV infections
The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene has partly attributed the rise in new HIV infections to individuals’ reluctance to disclose their HIV status to their spouses, fearing desertion. Dr Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene explained that the refusal of some HIV-positive persons to continue their medication is a significant factor in […]
At least 1,301 people died during Hajj – Saudi Arabia
At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatures at times exceeding 50C (122F). More than three-quarters of those who died did not have official permits to be there and walked under direct sunlight […]
Election 2024: Hassan Ayariga visits Kusasi and Mamprusi Communities in Upper East
By: Seth Ayiah Founder and Presidential Candidate of the All-People’s Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga has launched his campaign in the Upper East region with a visit to Kusasi and Mamprusi communities to express his concern about current happenings in Bawku and how peace can be maintained. Welcomed by both communities, Dr Ayariga was tasked with […]
