EU threatens to ban importation of cocoa from Ghana and Cote d’lvoire
The European Union (EU) is threatening Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire with a law to ban importation of Cocoa to the EU market because of illegal mining. Deputy Chief Executive of COCOBOD in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr Emmanuel Agyemang Dwomoh said the activities of illegal mining is destroying the country’s forest cover and […]
Sitting for long periods ‘is bad for your health’
Prolonged sitting in one position, as well as standing for hours without movement contributes to long-term back injury and spinal cord disorder. This can lead to permanent aches and pains, says the Head of the Physiotherapy Unit of the Saint John of God hospital at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Ahafo region. Mr. Dennis Assibey is […]
FIFA approves Ghana FA VAR project team
World football governing body FIFA has approved the Project Team for the implantation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in Ghana. The decision was announced during a meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021, on modalities for the implementation of VAR in Ghana. In the meeting, the FIFA Technical Team approved a project team for […]
‘Speed ramps phenomenon is illegal but saves lives’
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa says illegal ramps and indiscipline on the country’s road networks are becoming worrisome. “Indiscipline drivers failing to observe driving regulation of speed limits in approaching a community results in the frequency of knockdowns and illegal ramps are also not the answer.” He said the highways were state […]
Assembly Member appeals for extension service for farmers
The Assembly Member for the Gbache Electoral Area in the Wa West District, Mr. Peter Seidu Kaadaare, has appealed to the district agricultural directorate to provide extension services for farmers in the Electoral Area as rains set in. That, he said, would enable them to improve on their farming activities, noting that the lack of […]
Turkey says talks planned with Egypt in early May to help mend ties
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that Ankara will send a diplomatic team to Egypt in early May for talks to restore ties between the two regional powers. “Egypt has invited a delegation from Turkey. A delegation will go in the first week of May,” Cavusoglu told an interview with broadcaster NTV. The […]
EU threatens to ban importation of Cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast if galamsey is not halted
The European Union (EU) is threatening to ban exports of Cocoa to the EU by Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire because of illegal mining. Deputy Chief Executive of COCOBOD in charge of Agronomy and Quality Control, Dr Emmanuel Agyemang Dwomoh said the activities of illegal miners are destroying the country’s forest cover and soil which makes […]
US poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks
The US government is set to issue a wide range of sanctions against Russia, according to reports. The move would be retaliation for cyber-attacks aimed at the US, including alleged interference in the 2020 presidential elections. The sanctions, expected as soon as Thursday, target more than 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of at […]
COVID-19 did not have negative impact on healthcare delivery -Research
Findings of a rapid assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on health services delivery in selected health facilities in Ghana has indicated that COVID-19 did not have any significant negative impact on the number of deliveries conducted in hospitals. The assessment, done in 18 selected hospitals of the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), showed […]
Insurance industry pays GHC196 million corporate tax in 2019
The Insurance industry paid GHC196 million corporate tax to the government in 2019, Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister announced on Wednesday. The industry provides direct employment and livelihood to more than 12,000 people, she said in a speech read on her behalf at the official opening of the Bono Regional office of the […]
