GTLC assesses the impact of some government's interventions on small scale farmers
The Ghana Trade and Livelihood Coalition, GTLC, has carried out a field survey on the impact of some policies and programs rolled out by government over the last two years on small scale farmers and producers. The survey, which focused on Planting for Food and Jobs, One-District-One-Factory, One-Village-One-Dam and One-District-One-Warehouse, was carried out in some […]
Otinto sworn in as Sempe Mantse after securing his Gazette
Nii Adote Otinto II, has been officially sworn-in as Mantse (Chief) of Sempe Traditional Area by a Circuit Court Judge, Justice Kwame Amoako. His swearing-in ceremony which was held Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Ga Traditional Council followed the acquisition of his Gazette as endorsed by the National House of Chiefs. Nii Adote Otintor […]
South Africa ready to learn from Ghana’s digital address system, Amb. Lulu Xingwana
The South African Ambassador to Ghana, Lulu Xingwana has expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s rolled-out digital property address system. Ambassador Lulu believes Ghana’s digital address system is innovative and shows Ghana’s readiness to leapfrog its technological drive for rapid economic development. The ambassador made this observation when she led a team of MBA students from the […]
MPs' upset over rampant road accident in Ghana
Some Members of Parliament are unhappy over what they referred to as an avoidable road accident that is killing innocent people daily. Their anger was born out of the fact that, the people who are put in charge to making sure that the roads are safe, are rather looking unconcerned. Last week alone, many road […]
U/West GBC Cameraman picks honourary award for selfless service to the region
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC) Upper West Regional Cameraman, William Mettle-Edmonds has been given an Honorary Award at the recently held Youth and Mentors Achievers Awards (YAMAA) in the Upper West Region. He was awarded for his long years of service, dedication to the Upper West Region and excellent pictures and videos which have over […]
"With all the big brains we have, with all the big english, we are still under-developed"- U/West NYA Boss laments
The continued under-development of the Upper West Region has been blamed on tribal and religious segregations put in place by natives of the Region. Instead of seeing themselves as ‘Upper Westerners,’ they see themselves as Sissalas, Dagaabas and Waalas. These sentiments have permeated various sectors of development affecting the forward movement of the region. Speaking […]
Tamale Central Assemblies of God Church marks 85th Anniversary
The General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Professor Paul Yaw Frimpong Manso, says the survival of every church largely depends on generational leadership and has called for a paradigm shift from the old ways of doings things. He says some church leaders are so soaked and corrupt in their positions in the […]
NaBCo employees asked to help fight corruption in public institutions
Graduates engaged under the Nations Builders Corp (NaBCo) have been urged to help fight corruption in public institutions. The Sunyani Municipal Coordinator of the Nations Builders Corp (NaBCo), Seth Cudjosaid the future of the country was in the hands of the youth, hence the need for them to remain anti-corruption advocates, and help stem the […]
Americans vote in key election for Trump
Americans have begun voting in nationwide elections that are being seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency. Polling stations opened on the East Coast amid a battle by both Republicans and Democrats to take control of the two houses of Congress. Governor posts and seats in state legislatures are also up for grabs. The […]
Bill Gates brandishes poo to showcase reinvented toilet tech
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates had his hands full on-stage in Beijing on Tuesday, showing a jar of human faeces. The stunt was part of his speech at the Reinvented Toilet Expo event – a showcase for new toilet technologies. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has spent more than $200m on researching […]
Thirteen Member Peace Council Inaugurated in Tamale
A thirteen (13) member regional peace Council has been inaugurated and tasked to help minimize tensions and conflicts in the region. The thirteen member committee is made up of traditional authorities, civil society organizations, religious organizations and women’s groups. The council will be working with the regional, metropolitan, municipal and district security councils to promote […]
Chinese President Xi, foreign leaders tour CIIE exhibition hall
Chinese President Xi Jinping and foreign leaders who are attending the first China International Import Expo Monday toured around the Country Pavilion for Trade and Investment, which showcased development achievements and feature products from more than 80 countries. They visited the booths of Hungary, Egypt, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Kenya, El Salvador, the […]
Chinese President Xi urges building an open world economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the world’s first import-themed national-level expo in Shanghai on Monday, calling it a “trail-blazing” move in the history of international trade development. A total of 172 countries, regions and international organizations from five continents will showcase their development achievements and international image at the first China International […]
TEERE takes delivery of medical logistics and equipment for Bongo hospital
TEERE a non-governmental organization in the Upper East Region have taken delivery of a medical supplies and equipment from the German NGO known as the Inter-NATIONAL CHILDREN Help, for onward donation to the Bongo District Hospital. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of TEERE, Maxwell Babilo Banu, who made the disclosure to GBC’s Radio Ghana revealed […]
