Department of Parks and Gardens scouts for open spaces to develop recreational parks
The Department of Parks and Gardens is scouting for open spaces to develop recreational parks. Interest Groups are to pitch in to increase the number of recreational spaces nationwide. To nature lovers, Accra is becoming a jungle of concrete, with high-rise blocks swallowing up the few green spaces left. They say a recreational Park will […]
Ghana joins global community to commemorate Hypertension Day
The public has been advised to regularly check for their blood pressure levels and maintain a good diet to avoid death. On the occasion of World Hypertension Day held at Tema, a Neurologist at the Calvary Cross Clinic Dr. Kwesi Hanson warned that hypertension-related deaths are on the rise and that there is a need […]
15 former and current Ministers of State honoured
Fifteen former and current Ministers of State have been honoured in Accra for their contribution to national development. The awards ceremony was organised by Big Events, organisers of the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours. Recipients of the awards include Prof. Aaron Mike Ocquaye, former Speaker of Parliament, who served as Minister for Communications; Nana […]
GPRTU denies increases in lorry fares by 20%
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), one of the two Transport groups that is in negotiation with government over the determination of the percentage increase in transport fares has denied knowledge of some groups claiming to have increased transport fares by 20 per cent effective Monday, May 17. According to the Head of Communications […]
Ga Chiefs, AMA organise clean-up in Accra ahead of Homowo
The Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, has applauded the chiefs of Accra for their show of leadership in participating in a clean-up exercise in some part of the metropolis. The MCE of Accra said when the chiefs and elders lead in an exercise it defuses the partisan orientation so we are […]
Alex Tettey pens emotional farewell message to Norwich City fans
Ghanaian-born Norway midfielder Alex Tettey has penned an emotional farewell message to fans of Norwich City after deciding to leave the club at the end of his contract this summer. Tettey spent nine years with the Canaries helping them earn promotion three times. He played 262 times for the club since moving to England from […]
Hearts beat Elmina Sharks 2-0 to maintain second spot
Hearts of Oak defeated Elmina Sharks 2-0 on matchday 25 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday to keep their chase on the league title. The Phobians are now two points behind the Porcupine Warriors who dropped points in that 1-1 draw with Liberty Professionals in Sogakope. It was a second win in a row […]
Teqball Federation of Ghana signs partnership agreement with Liberia
Teqball federations of Ghana and Liberia have signed a partnership agreement to develop the sport in the two West African countries. The deal was signed and announced in Liberia last week when the President of the Ghana Teqball Federation visited Liberia to discuss the growth of the sport in the two countries. Teqball is a […]
‘Overcrowding at Adaklu Waya SHS is a major challenge’
The Adaklu Waya Senior High School (SHS) in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region is facing serious challenges including overcrowding at the Girls Dormitory. The Headmaster of the school, Mr Bartholomew Hosu, says the Girls Dormitory, supposed to accommodate 208 students, currently housed 485. This came to light when Mr Kwame Agbodzah, the Member […]
Proof of clan and clan head is all you need to work at Electrochem- Dr McKorley to Ada youth
The Chief Executive Officer of Electrochem Ghana Limited, who is also the Chairman of McDan Group of Companies, Dr Daniel McKorley, says the people of ADA, particularly the youth in the area, should capitalise on the employment opportunities available to them at the Sorghor Salt Project as Electrochem Ghana will not demand any certificate before […]
