T4DW Project launched in Ghana

The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU), have jointly launched the Trade for Decent Work (T4DW) Project in Accra. The T4DW project is a multi-country initiative with a specific component implemented in Ghana. The project will contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development […]

Ghanaians must boldly defend the Constitution – Chief Justice

The Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, has urged the citizenry to muster the courage to defend the Constitution at all times. “We must perform our duties as citizens by working collectively to protect and safeguard the Constitution irrespective of the circumstances in which we find ourselves,” he advised. The Chief Justice explained […]

FDA in final stages on blueprint to address threats along food chain processes

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), is in the final stages of coming out with a blueprint which will serve as a guide to manage food contamination and emergencies. The document known as the National Food Safety Response Plan will serve as an alert system which will coordinate and address threats along the food chain […]

Lands Ministry resolves controversies surrounding recent directives on Small Scale Mining

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has resolved controversies surrounding recent directives on Small Scale Mining. When President Akufo-Addo met 16 Regional Ministers and some key Sector Ministers on Small Scale Mining, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, clarified that the Forestry Commission will not issue new Forest Entry Permits […]

Destination Tracker unveiled to restore confidence in travel

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of the tourism sector when borders reopen. The UNWTO-IATA Destination Tracker is a new free online […]

Kenya launches digital land transaction platform

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled Ardhisasa, a digital land information management system, marking the end of manual land transactions in the capital Nairobi. The new system was developed by a team of Kenyan techies over a three-year period and is designed to enhance the security of land records, speed up land transactions and curb […]

Man throws son into sea as sacrifice

A 31-year-old man, who allegedly threw his son into the sea, near Akuma, Accra, has appeared before the Kaneshie District Court charged with murder. Prince Acquaye, also known as (aka), Juu, said to have engaged in occultism, allegedly threw his son into the sea as sacrifice. Acquaye is said to have told his girlfriend that […]

“I will acquire a new Secretariat for GBA” – Dr. Manly Spain

 Dr. Henry Manly-Spain one of the Presidential aspirants in the upcoming Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) elections has said he will acquire a befitting Secretariat for the local boxing controlling body, when voted into office. Speaking to stakeholders in the sport ahead of the GBA elections, Dr. Manly-Spain said he would use his influence to acquire […]

Ghana Health Service advises against travel to Asia, South America

The Ghana Health Service has advised Ghanaians to suspend non-essential travels to areas such as Asia and South America, which have recorded a spike in the number of positive covid-19 cases in the past few days. A statement issued by the Service urged individuals and groups to adhere to the safety protocols, should there be […]