Mining bauxite at Atewa Forest poses grave danger to endangered species- CSOs
An Environmental Civil Society Organization, AROCHA Ghana says the proposed site for the mining of bauxite, which is located on top of a mountain within the protected area of Atewa Forest will pose a grave danger to endangered species and affect the source of clean water for more than five million Ghanaians. It said the […]
World reacts to death of Britain’s Prince Philip
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Here are reactions from major public figures in Britain and around the world. UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON “We remember the Duke … above all for his […]
KGL is not indebted to NLA- Management
The Board and Management of the KGL Group has stated that they are not indebted to the National Lottery Authority. The Group said some unsubstantiated claims have emanated from some sections of the media with allegations pointing to the other side of their claim that needed clarification. A statement signed by the KGL Group stated: […]
Prices of foodstuff up in Accra
Prices of foodstuff have gone up slightly in some markets in Accra, a survey has revealed. Visits to the Anyaa, Mallam and the CMB markets on Thursday, revealed that the prices had shot up because some foodstuffs are out of season. Cassava, Yam, and Plantain are the main crops affected by the price hike. A […]
Ghana Cosmetic Cluster platform launched in Accra
The West African Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI), has launched the ‘Ghana Cosmetic Cluster’ platform in Accra. The digital market hub, launched in partnership with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), is […]
Fair Trade Ghana Network develops advocacy strategy
Fair Trade Ghana Network (FTGN) with support from Fairtrade Africa (FTA), is developing a detailed advocacy strategy to help tackle the problems faced by producers. Madam Florence Blankson, Vice-President of FTGN, said the advocacy strategy would help the Network address some of its challenges regarding policy formulation and awareness creation on critical government directives. Madam […]
NGOs, MP donate books to school
Centre for Communities Education and Youth Development (CCEYD) has donated two boxes of books to the Al-Iman Foundation basic school in Tamale. The books, including Reading Street Story Town, Spelling Connection and Language Art, were to help instill the habit of reading in the children of the school. Vector Global Logistics Books for Africa and […]
Public institutions to submit annual report to RTI Commission by May 6
The Right to Information Commission has asked all Public Institutions to submit a written report on their activities as required under Section 77 of the Right to Information Act, Act 989 on or before May 6, 2021. In a statement signed issued by Mr Yaw Sarpong Boateng, Executive Secretary of the Right to Information Commission, […]
Seven Seas Salt Limited support households displaced by tidal waves
Residents of Agavedzi, Amutinu and Salakope communities almost taken by the sea have called on Seven Seas Salt Limited operating at Adina to show concern for their predicament. According to them, the Indian-owned salt mining company should add their voice to the people’s shouts for urgent help to come to them since they might be […]
PM Boris Johnson pays tribute to Prince Philip
Prime minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh for his “steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen … her strength and stay for more than 70 years”. In a statement outside the door to 10 Downing Street, Mr Johnson hailed Prince Philip’s service in the Second World War, his work with […]
