Kenya makes progress in supporting people with albinism, but ‘much remains to be done’ says UN expert
Despite improvements for persons with Albinism in Kenya who have historically suffered attacks and discrimination, a United Nations expert has signaled that “much remains to be done”, especially when it comes to accessing equal treatment under the law. At the end of her mission to the country, Ikponwosa Ero, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of […]
Gov't to cultivate 1000 hectares of bamboo annually- Lands and Natural Resources Minister
Government is to cultivate one thousand hectares of Bamboo annually to create the raw material base to stimulate investment in the Bamboo industry. This is in line with the one district one factory agenda. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asumah-Cheremeh, announced this at the 2018 Bamboo and Rattan investment forum in Accra. He […]
UN chief welcomes meeting between leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the meeting between the Presidents of Djibouti and Eritrea, held on Monday in Saudi Arabia, as “yet another step in the consolidation of recent peace and security gains in the Horn of Africa region”. Mr. Guterres said in a statement from his Spokesperson that he hopes the encounter in Jeddah […]
Somewhere, every five seconds, a child under 15 dies – new UN report
Around 6.3 million children under the age of 15, died from mostly preventable causes last year, the equivalent to one child dying every five seconds, according to a new report compiled by a group of United Nations agencies. Newborn babies account for half of the deaths. The new mortality estimates study, was released on Monday by the UN Children’s Fund, […]
Man uses toddler to steal prizes from arcade machine
Police in New Hampshire released witness video of a man using a toddler to steal valuable prizes from an arcade machine at a mall. The Salem Police Department posted a video to Facebook that was recorded by a witness at the Mall at Rockingham Park when the man had the young girl climb inside the […]
Snake rescued from mousetrap in London
Animal rescuers in London said a corn snake is recovering from minor injuries after being found stuck in a mousetrap. The RSPCA said an animal collection officer was dispatched earlier this month when a snake was spotted stuck in a mousetrap in London’s Station Square. “The poor snake could barely move and was well and […]
Gov't to support private individuals and entities to implement '1D1F'-Trade Minister
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has been explaining how government intends to implement the One District One Factory initiative. He indicated that government does not intend to establish companies in the districts rather, it will support private individuals and entities who have expressed interest with the needed financing and other incentives. Mr. […]
Ghana and Burkina Faso Enter Agreement on Bagre Dam Spillage
Ghana and Burkina Faso have entered into agreement that will find a lasting solution to the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam. The two countries are also in talks to deal with the Fulani menace and transport electricity from Ghana to Burkina Faso. Speaking to the media after bilateral talks with his Burkinabe Counterpart, President […]
House of chiefs to go digital with its work- Torgbui Afede
The National House of Chiefs is set to go digital with its work in a bid to reduce the number of Chieftaincy disputes in the country. The Chieftaincy institution is collating and digitizing all cases handled by the courts as well as the House of Chiefs. The President of the National House Of Chiefs, Torgbui […]
Interior Ministry declares Friday, Sept. Public Holiday
In commemoration of Founder’s Day, a day set aside to honour Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has been declared a public holiday. The Ministry of Interior in a statement said Friday, September 21, 2018, which marks the birthday of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, be observed as such throughout the country. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, […]
Joint Press Conference by Prez Akufo-Addo & Burkina Faso President Kaboré
Veep Dr. Bawumia addresses ongoing 'GISE' in Accra
VIDEO: ‘Government’s Industrialization Drive is on Track” – Veep Dr. Bawumia
‘Government’s Industrialization Drive is on Track” –Dr. Bawumia
The Government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is committed to the implementation of its industrialisation plan, designed to transform the Ghanaian economy, and will therefore continue to offer similar incentives to local industries as those offered to foreign companies wishing to set up shop in Ghana, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured. Ghana’s Vice […]
