President Akufo-Addo makes changes to his Government
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassigned some government appointees in his first reshuffle. John Peter Amewu, former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and acting Minister for Energy, is now Minister for Energy, whilst Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, former Bono-Ahafo Regional Minister, is now Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. Kofi Adda, Member of Parliament for […]
"Govt committed to decongesting prisons" – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated the commitment of his Government to decongesting the prisons across the country. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Officer Cadet Course Intake 25 of the Ghana Prisons Service, at the Prisons Officers Training School, on Friday, 9th August, 2018, President Akufo-Addo noted that the country’s prisons, built to […]
La General Hospital lacks essential equipment at its NICU
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the La General Hospital, located at South La Estate of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region is under serious pressure as many of its equipment are either outmoded or babies born per day are more than the equipment needed to support them. The Unit, […]
Gov't subsidized fertilizer valued about GH¢600, 000.00 stolen – Bono-Ahafo Minister
The Bono-Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, has disclosed that a quantity of government subsidized fertilizer valued at about GH¢600, 000.00 has been stolen from the Sunyani Municipal Warehouse. The fertiliser is part of a consignment sent to the region for prospective farmers under the “Planting for Food and Jobs” program. The case has been reported […]
ECA Executive Secretary urges leaders to act collectively to combat money laundering, tax evasion and bribery
The Executive Secretary of UN Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA) Vera Songwe, said that combatting bribery, money laundering and tax evasion should be a priority if Africa has to finance its transition to middle income status and increase prosperity. Songwe was speaking in a two-day African Leadership Forum 2018 last week in Kigali, a meeting […]
'Well-being of two million" in Gaza at stake as emergency fuel runs dry- UN humanitarian coordinator
To avert hospital closures and raw sewage overflowing onto the streets of Gaza, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator on Wednesday called on Israeli authorities to allow UN-purchased emergency fuel back across the border of the Palestinian enclave. “Restricting the entry of emergency fuel to Gaza is a dangerous practice, with grave consequences on the rights of […]
First DCE for Newly Created Tempane District confirmed
In accordance with section 20 sub section (1) of the Local Governance Act of 2016, Assembly Members of the newly created Tempane District in the Upper East Region have approved the President’s nominee for the position of a District Chief Executive. At a special meeting held at Tempane, the nominee, Paul Abugri Azumah received an […]
Government Policies and programmes aimed at long term benefits – Veep Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says policies and programmes being implemented by government are geared towards addressing the age-long issues of geographical exclusion from national development. He noted that policies, such as the Free Senior High School, National Roll-Out of the Ghana Card, Digital Property Addressing System and the establishment of the three Development Authorities […]
Industrialization Of Economy Requires Synergy- Building-CIMG
The Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana, (CIMG), says the industrialisation of the country’s economy and it’s movement devoid of aid requires a vigorous approach to the mobilisation of talents, energies, experiences and resources of Ghanaians both home and abroad. This the Institute believes is the surest way of resolving the myriad of economic challenges facing […]
Council of State Presents One – Year Report To President Akufo-Addo
The Council of State has presented a report cataloguing its activities since it was inaugurated a year ago to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo. At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House, the Chairman of the Council of State, Nana Otuo Siriboe said the Council of State will not be a rubber stamp but […]
Volta Youth Coalition Calls For Broader Consultations On New Regions
The Coalition of Volta Youth has reechoed its call on government to reconsider the creation of a new region out of the Volta Region. The group urged government to solicit for the views of the Ewe speaking citizens of the region before the Electoral Commission proceeds with the impending referendum. Addressing Chiefs and Queen mothers […]
"Insecurity in Sawla- Tuna-Kalba" on ascendancy
Robbery, murder and other related violence are allegedly on the ascendancy in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Northern Region since 2016 and there is no sign of them reducing. The Birifor Youth Association, (BYA) which made the observation at a news conference in Wa indicated that the Ghana Police Service which is “constitutionally mandated” to […]
"Oldest" Living MOBA Old Boy, Albion Mends is 100 years
A Veteran Soldier of the Second World War Albion Mends, is 100 years . A 100th birthday celebration for Albion Mends Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center, 400 Care Center Drive. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mr. Mends who is now regarded as the oldest living […]
Upper West police confiscates 75 guns
The Upper West Regional Police Command has impounded 75 locally made and foreign guns that are suspected to be used by criminals to carry out robbery attacks in the region. Three suspects have been nabbed in connection with the confiscation of the firearms and a local manufacturing spot also discovered around Charia community in the […]
