United States Embassy holds HIV Anti-Stigma Campaign
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), under the auspices of the US Embassy, has organised HIV Anti-Stigma Campaign in the Aboadze Community in the Shama District of the Western Region. The programme on the theme: “Reaching Epidemic Control by 2030”, was heralded by a drama by Aboadze Islamic ‘B’ Basic School […]
Loan for MPs’ vehicle should be discontinued – Committee
The Finance Committee of Parliament has recommended that going forward the current vehicle loan arrangement for Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Council of State should be discontinued. It said MPs and Council of State Members should also be given similar duty post vehicles as other Article 71 office holders. The Committee, therefore, […]
Pirates on rampage in Gulf of Guinea – Abducts Ghanaian fishing vessel crew
Pirates have abducted nine crew members of Ghanaian-registered fishing vessels in separate attacks off the Gulf of Guinea. Five abductees in the first attack have been freed after an undisclosed amount was paid from a negotiated $1 million ransom demand by the kidnappers. Those released include a Korean, a Russian and three Chinese, who were […]
UN condemns child abductions and killing in Kenya
The United Nations children’s agency, Unicef, has condemned the kidnapping and murder of children in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. It has called for those responsible to be held to account and for additional measures taken to protect children. A man aged 20 is in police custody after his alleged confession to killing more […]
