Justice V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe to go home on October 4
Former Supreme Court Justice Professor Vincent Cyril Richard Arthur Charles (V.C. R. A. C.) Crabbe will be laid to rest on Thursday, October 4, after a State Funeral Service at the Fore Court of the State House, Accra. A statement issued and signed by Mr Richard Crabbe, on behalf of Crabbe and Allied families, on […]
Centre for National Culture joins campaign against child abuse
The Centre for National Culture (CNC) in the Volta Region has joined the campaign against child abuse. Mr. Kasim Mireku, Head of Programmes, CNC, Volta Region, told the Ghana News Agency that the Centre was using culture to “see every child free from abuse” in Ghana. At a child abuse sensitisation programme in the South […]
Include child cancer in NHIS – WCC
World Child Cancer (WCC), an organization that supports children with cancer has called on the government to incorporate the diagnosis and treatment of child cancers into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). They explained that the inclusion would help early diagnoses and treatment of the disease and improve the survival rates of many children who […]
Over 3 million people killed annually by Alcohol – WHO
Three million and over people died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016, according to a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday. This represents one in 20 deaths and more than three quarters of these deaths were among men. The harmful use of alcohol, overall, causes more than […]
Fix tax stamps or face sanctions – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is to undertake a nationwide full enforcement and compliance exercise on the excise tax stamp, beginning next week. Mr Emmanuel Kofi Nti, the Commissioner-General of GRA, who announced this, said after an appreciable public education effort to raise the awareness of the public on the excise tax, the time had […]
41 percent of parents accept child marriage – WVG
A research conducted by World Vision Ghana (WVG) has revealed that about 41 per cent of parents who give their children out for early marriage see nothing wrong with the practice. Mr. Richard Okai, Programme Effectiveness Director of WVG, said the situation required sustained and strategic campaign to tackle the menace, which continued to hinder […]
“Ghana Beyond Aid” conference held in Bolgatanga
A two-day development forum has been organised in Bolgatanga to give multi-stakeholders the opportunity to appreciate northern Ghana’s development in light of the President’s vision of “Ghana Beyond Aid”. The conference was convened at the instance of STAR-Ghana, a multi-donor funded voice and accountability programme that supports collective civil society engagement, in collaboration with the […]
Koforidua Regional Hospital to host free cataract surgery project
The Head of the Eye Care Unit of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr James Addy, has appealed to family heads, community leaders and opinion leaders to mobilise persons with cataract in their eyes for free treatment at the Koforidua Regional Hospital. The treatment, which would begin from Monday September 17, 2018 is absolutely free […]
Cycling competition to mark world tourism day in Kwahu
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), in partnership with the Ghana Cyclist Association, will organise three Cycling Competitions dubbed “King of the Mountain” as part of the UN World Tourism Day Celebrations on Saturday, September 28, 2018, at Kwahu. The Cycling Competition forms part of the side attractions of the World Tourism Day Celebrations, and the […]
Man who obstructed President Akufo-Addo's motorcade granted bail
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday granted a bail in the sum of GH¢20,000.00 with a surety to Seth Nana Amowi, who allegedly crossed the Presidential convoy in an attempt to kill himself. The Court ordered that the surety should be either his father or brother as prayed the Prosecution. Amowi was charged for crossing […]
SA Delegation mourns Kofi Annan
The Widow of former South African President, Graça Machel says the late Kofi Annan will be remembered for the excellent role he played in returning Kenya to the path of peace during the 2006/2007 crisis. Graça Machel who heads the South African Delegation to the funeral said Mr Annan impacted positively on her life after […]
TV license fee payment crucial for public broadcasting – Prof. Abeku Blankson
Vice President of the Ghana Technology University, Professor Abeku Blankson, has attributed the reluctance of the public towards the payment of TV License Fee to lack of understanding. The public understanding of TV License policy is crucial to the success of its implementation, Prof Blankson stated this at the Ghana Institute of Journalism Media Dialogue […]
GEPA officials pay familiarisation visit to Kantanka Motors
Officials of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), have paid a visit to Kantanka Motors as part of building capacities and forming closer ties with exporters and potential ones. The tour is to enable members of the team, led by Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Samuel Dentu, to familiarise themselves with the operations of the company […]
Parents admonished to take charge of their wards education
Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, has called on parents to help bring up their wards to become responsible citizens. Education is a shared responsibility thus; making meaning out of the lives of students is not the sole responsibility of teachers. He gave the advice in Accra on Monday during […]
