VRA is not in debt- CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Volta River Authority (VRA), Emmanuel Antwi Darkwa, says the authority is financially sound to operate effectively. He said news circulating that VRA is in debt, and so the country can be plunged into an energy crisis must be disregarded. Mr. Darkwa was addressing the media on the sidelines of a […]
Psychologists call for holistic approach in managing bipolar disorder
The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has called for a holistic approach in the management of bipolar disorder to help reduce the burden of mental illness. “Stakeholders are called upon to institute more effective measures to deal with bipolar disorder globally and uphold international best practices,’’ it said. A statement signed by Mrs. Joy Anima Debrah, […]
Water shortage hits Yendi municipality
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Na Abukari has appealed to the government, benevolent individuals and organizations to come to the aid of the Yendi Municipality which is suffering from acute water shortage. The development has affected socio-economic activities in the Municipality as residents spend hours in search of water. The Overlord made the appeal when […]
Ghana Water Company spills water from Weija dam
Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited Tuesday morning began spilling excess water from the Weija dam. The spillage has become necessary because of the sudden rise in the level of the dam from 46.2ft to 48.1ft within a 24-hour period. The safe operating level of the Weija Dam is 47 feet, however, the level […]
Transport Minister satisfied with progress of work at Sunyani Airport
Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister of Transport, has inspected on-going rehabilitation and expansion works at the Sunyani Airport, and expressed satisfaction with the progress of work so far. The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) contractor pegged the progress of work on the facility at 95 percent, expected to be completed and commissioned in May, […]
Supreme Court throws out SALL electoral review case
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review on the quashing of an injunction on the gazetting of then MP elect for Hohoe, John Peter Amewu. The court declined to give any reasons for its decision and said the ruling would be ready at the Court’s registry by close of day Tuesday, March 30. […]
United States and Ghana Partner to Strengthen Ghana’s Fisheries Sector
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher J. Lamora on Tuesday joined officials of Government, academia, civil society, and the private sector in a virtual learning event marking the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP), a seven-year, $24 million program funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Deputy Chief of Mission, […]
Black Star Square
The Black Star Square, also known as the Independence Square is a public square in the capital city Accra. This monument is a legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President post-independence. Bordered by the Accra Sports Stadium and the Asomdwee Park, the square often hosts the annual independence celebrations as well as other […]
Haruna expresses dissatisfaction with Finance Minister’s previous work despite approval
Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has challenged the Finance Minister designate, Ken Ofori-Atta to justify how he would solve the huge debt hanging over the country when approved for that office. He also talked about other promises made by government in terms of handling the finances and expenditure of the country, asking how these […]
Bankers urge Ghanaians to be patient over challenges encountered with Voters ID
President of the Ghana Association of Bankers, John Awuah has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience over recent challenges encountered with the Voter’s Identification card. His comment comes on the back of complaints from clients who have been refused banking services while using their new voters ID. The Electoral Commission issued new ID cards ahead of […]
