Self-medication kills – Pharmacist warns
Dr Robert Incoom, Director of Pharmacy at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), has instructed the public to always consult the pharmacist before taking any medication. He warned that taking drugs which were not duly prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner was extremely dangerous and could be fatal. In an interview with the Ghana News […]
Sakumo Ramsar Site in perspective
By Gabriel Okine Farming around the Sakumo Ramsar Site in Ghana is an important facet of the local economy and the livelihoods of many residents. The fertile lands surrounding the area provide an ideal environment for agricultural activities. Farmers engage in a variety of crops and livestock production, contributing to food security and economic growth […]
Citizens must question unexplained wealth of public officials — Law Lecturer
Mr Kwadwo Addo Tuffour, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Cape Coast, has charged Ghanaians to question the unexplained wealth of public officials. The Lecturer said although legally, one had the right to create wealth, citizens should question the source of wealth of public servants whose wealth did not match their official remuneration. Mr Tuffour […]
ISSER cautions government to suppress appetite for high-interest loans
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has cautioned the Government to suppress its appetite for high-interest loans. Professor Peter Quartey, Director, ISSER, noted that Ghana’s ongoing US$3 billion loan-support programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could soon position the country to access loans on the capital market. He said this in […]
Hip-hop music as a social tool for change in Ghana
By: Gabriel Okine Hip-hop music, like any genre, has positive aspects that deserve recognition. It serves as a powerful medium for creative expression, storytelling, and social commentary. Through its unique blend of rhythm, lyricism, and beats, hip-hop has the ability to inspire, empower, and bring people together. One of the positive sides of hip-hop music […]
Voter Registration: Atwima-Nwabiagya South registers 1,000 applicants within one week
One thousand applicants have been registered within the first week of the ongoing limited voter registration exercise in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality. Mrs Twumwaa Owusu, the Municipal Electoral Officer, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview at Nkawie that on the average the Commission registered 100 applicants every day. She said the turnout for […]
Savannah Region Road Washout: Roads Minister, Officials of Ghana Highway tour affected areas
By Gloria Anderson Officials of the Ghana Highway Authority have toured the environs of the Doli Bridge in the West Gonja District to assess the situation and find a temporary solution to the problem. The collapse of the bridge has seen an increase in transport fares in the area. The Acting Director of Public Affairs […]
What you need to know about Ghana’s Right to Information (RTI) Law
By: Gabrel Okine RIGHT TO INFORMiATION LAW, RTI Act (Act 989) The Right to Information (RTI) Law was passed on 26 March 2019 by the Parliament of Ghana. It received presidential assent on May 21, 2019, and became effective in January 2020. This bill is to enable citizens to hold the government accountable to ensure […]
Government to partner Industry to strengthen critical supply chains
Mr Kobina T. Hammond, the Minister for Trade and Industry, has reiterated the government’s full commitment to working closely with industry to strengthen critical supply chains in the industrial sector. The supply chains, especially those linked to local raw material producers and suppliers, would be targeted to enhance import substitution and export diversification. He said […]
More than 50,000 people to benefit from €10 million EU-FAO project
By Doreen Ampofo Government in collaboration with the European Union and Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO has launched a 10 million Euro project to address food security in Northern Ghana. More than 50 thousand people will benefit from the three year project which will support vulnerable populations. The EU-funded, FAO-led project aims to ensure more […]
