Ghana unveils Ada as tourism enclave
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority has unveiled Ada, a coastal town in the Greater Accra Region, as a tourism enclave to provide hospitality to the public and foreigners and generate revenue for the country. The enclave launched on Monday, would begin with the construction of a […]
College of Physicians and Surgeons invites public to Anniversary Programmes
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons has urged the public to participate in its 15th Anniversary activities to be abreast of developments in the health sector. On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, it will organise a public lecture on “Putting the ‘Heart’ Back into Healthcare: Quality Management and Ethical Practice”, at its premises at Ridge. […]
Eight before court over GH¢8.5 million theft
An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday granted bail to eight persons for allegedly stealing various sums of money from a business woman in their capacity as her personal bankers. They are: Kwame Osei Yeboah, Rita Ofosuhemaa Mpiani, Joseph Nwolley Nsien, Richard Dugan, James Omaboe, Michael Amankwah, Clement owusu Manu, and Michael Assibu. Yeboah has been […]
ISSER warns against excessive borrowing
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) said the country has resorted to external borrowing because it has consistently under-achieved its revenue targets. ISSER stated that government had borrowed about GHC50billion over the past years, including bail out loans, adding that, if the situation is not checked, it would lead to high interest […]
Corruption threatens “Ghana Beyond Aid”– Bawumia
The “Ghana Beyond Aid” and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (2017-2024) will suffer if corruption is not properly addressed, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said. He said the Government has therefore instituted reforms to eliminate waste and seal opportunities for corruption in the country. He said […]
HIV/AIDS is on the rise again – Gender Minister
Mrs Cynthia Morrison, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has said the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate has gone up again and urged health workers and campaigners to intensify public education nationwide. The warning comes after government early this year raised concerns about the deadly virus spreading fast in recent years especially among the youth. […]
Security Agencies demonstrates Ghana’s readiness to combat terrorism
The Security Agencies and the Emergency Services in the country have conducted a Counter Terrorism simulation exercises codenamed ‘Exercise Home Shield’ within the Accra and Tema Metropolis. The Exercise under the Ministry of National Security code named “Home Shield” was aimed at practising and harnessing the various roles and expertise of all the stakeholders in […]
Don’t settle Domestic and Sexual violence cases at home
Chiefs and opinion leaders have been cautioned against settling domestic and sexual violence cases in their palaces and at home but to swiftly report to the Police for appropriate action to be taken. Superintendent of Police, Mr. George Appiah-Sakyi, Central Regional Co-ordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), issued the warning at […]
Teach African history the African way
The author of ‘The West and the Rest of us”, says the lack of seriousness in the teaching of African history in most African schools has become the recipe for the continent’s underdevelopment. Dr. Chinwerzu says, “You take away history which is the foundation of your consciousness and merge it into social studies with a […]
HIV no longer a disease -US Press Attaché
Ms Naomi Mattos, the Press Attaché at the US Embassy in Accra, has observed that HIV was no longer a disease but a condition, needing support to “kill” stigma and discrimination associated with it. She said it was time people understood the condition to be an issue for everybody and shunned discriminatory attitudes. Ms Mattos […]
Veep lauds BoG for reinforcing effective regulatory measures
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for establishing the Office of Ethics to reinforce effective regulatory measures, describing the move as priceless for the public good. He said the Government would support any initiative or policy aimed at consolidating the gains made so far in reforming the banking […]
Super Falcons to pocket $10,000 each winning bonus
Each member of the national female football team of Nigeria, the Super Falcons, will take home $10,000 as winning bonus, should they beat South Africa to win the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), being hosted by Ghana. The amount, represents 50% increment in the bonuses of the players, as they were originally promised […]
79 projects under 1D1F ready to be implemented- Dr Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that 79 projects under the One-District, One Factory (1D1F) Initiative, which are at different stages of implementation, would be rolled out by the end of this year. He said additional 35 projects were undergoing credit appraisal to ensure they received financial support for smooth take-off. Vice President Bawumia […]
ABC Golden Lager Beer hits back on Ghanaian market
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL) has re-introduced its long-standing beer brand; “ABC Golden Lager Beer” onto the Ghanaian market to suit the needs and demands of its customers. The Beer, which was officially unveiled on Saturday at Jamestown in Accra, has a refreshing and satisfying taste with nutrients for its consumers. ABC Golden Lager Beer […]
