NSS release PIN codes for newly-enrolled trained Teachers
The National Service Scheme has released more than 14,000 Personal Identification Number (PIN) codes for newly-enrolled trained Teachers. The PINs must be used before they can begin their mandatory National Service for the 2018/2019 Service year. The trained Teachers are advised to visit the National Service Scheme’s website to retrieve the PIN codes with their […]
Two persons feared dead in separate incidents at Densu River
Two persons are feared dead in separate incidents in a tributary of the Densu River at Tetegu in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. While 19-year -old Kennedy Gbormittah, drowned while engaged in a swimming competition with some friends, the body of an unidentified woman,24 was found on the banks […]
Parliament begins vetting of Ministerial nominees Today
Parliament will today begin the vetting of six nominees for Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial positions. Appearing Friday are Kojo Oppong Nkrumah for the Ministry of Information, Cynthia Morrison for the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and Evans Opoku-Bobie for the Brong Ahafo Region. A statement issued by the acting Director of Public Affairs […]
Jordan: Flash floods kills at least 18 people
At least 18 people have been killed in flash floods near the Dead Sea in Jordan, most of them in a bus that was swept away. The bus was carrying 37 pupils and seven members of staff to the Zara Mae-en hot springs area when it was washed away. A huge rescue operation has been […]
Ghana's ENT health sector under-resourced, neglected
Studies have shown that Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) diseases are serious Public Health issues which affect all groups of people. About 10 to 20 percent of all OPD attendance are Ear, Nose and Throat related. The National Chairman of the Ear, Nose and Throat Group, Bismack Asare, disclosed this at the 5th Anniversary and […]
Government to present first 254 Nissan Pickups to MMDAS
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has taken delivery of 254 Nissan Pickups to be presented to all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. The vehicles which were supplied by two separate automobile companies will support the operations of the Assemblies. The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama said the […]
Executive Board of France-Ghana Alumni Association created
In a bid to structure and promote the French language and create job opportunities in Ghana, a four-member Executive Board of France-Ghana Alumni Association, has been elected. The Board is made up of a President, Dr. Florence Teiko Vanderpuye, a Vice President, Maurice Dodji Mawugbe, a Secretary, Makafui Dordoh and Treasurer, Ruth Fordjour. Speaking at […]
Centre for Maritime law and security cautions Government
The Centre for Maritime law and security has cautioned government over not securing Ghana’s maritime borders. According to the Centre, resources in the ocean stand to be a major source of conflict among nations in the coming years and behooves Ghana to safe guard its allocations. It cautions a year after Ghana won a maritime […]
Construction of Kwafokrom-Apedwa stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway begins
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Roads and Transport, Samuel Ayeh-Paye has revealed that from January to September this year, about 1,710 people died through road carnage. He said the Kwafo-Apedwa junction on the Accra-Kumasi Highway is an accident prone spot which has witnessed fatal accidents this year. Mr Ayeh-Paye, made the disclosure when […]
"Sunflower" case back in court
The sentencing proceedings for the two men convicted of killing 16-year-old Matlhomola Moshoeu will begin in the North West High Court in Mahikeng today. Pieter Doorewaard and Phillip Schutte pleaded not guilty to a string of charges that include murder, intimidation, kidnapping, theft, the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and pointing a firearm, […]
