Agitated youth in Sagnarigu up against Lands Commission over sale of State lands
Some youth groups in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern region are kicking against what they describe as moves by the Lands Commission to sell government land to a private developer. They alleged that a private developer intends to buy and develop a land at WARD K, a suburb of Sagnarigu, but the youth say […]
Lands Minister directs confiscated rosewood be donated for construction of National Cathedral
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has ordered that all confiscated rosewood be donated to the construction of the National Cathedral. He said government will find other use for all confiscated rosewood if the National Cathedral has more than enough. Mr Jinapor gave the directive when he supervised the evacuation of five […]
Former Brong Ahafo Region tops HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Ghana
Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission in charge of the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions, Ahmed Ibrahim Bambillah, has cautioned residents against irresponsible behaviour to avoid contracting HIV. He said statistics indicate that the three regions currently lead in HIV prevalence in the country. The old Brong Ahafo Region has for the past […]
Parliament approves Kissi Agyabeng as Special Prosecutor
Parliament has approved the nomination of Kissi Agyabeng for the position of Special Prosecutor. His approval follows recommendation by the Appointments Committee after his vetting by members of the Committee last week. The private legal practitioner would be replacing Martin Amidu, who resigned from the position in November 2020. The Minority Leader ,Haruna Idrissu, called […]
Human trafficking is a crime punishable by jail term of 5 to 25 years- Chief Supt. Baah
Director of the Human Trafficking Secretariat at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Abena Annobea Asare, has asked parents and guardians to probe further when giving out their wards to seek education and greener pastures. She said this turns into forced labour, sexual exploitation, and slavery, a development which she described as worrisome. […]
PHOTOS: GTV Breakfast Show Re-launched
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on Friday 30th July, 2021 re-launched it’s Morning Show Programme on Ghana Television, “The Breakfast Show”, (BFS) #gtvbreakfast
GBC Training School: Film & Television Production Course to commence September
The GBC Television Training School announces the commencement of Film & Television Production Course on Monday 20th September, 2021. Courses to be Offered are : TV production Sound Production Photography Script Writing (Drama) Digital Video Editing Lighting Set Design Graphic Design Film Directing Production Management Film/Television Entrepreneurship. Applicants should be holders of Senior High School […]
Cocoa farmers advised to plant fruit trees for extra income
Three Researchers at the University of Ghana with an interest in Agricultural Policy Research in Africa, APRA, have encouraged Cocoa farmers to grow fruit tree crops on their farms. This will provide shade for the cocoa trees, reduce diseases, pests, weeds and give the farmers additional income. The three researchers, Professors Sebastian Kojo Amanor, Joseph […]
USAID boss to visit Ethiopia in push for aid access
The head of the US aid agency (USAID), Samantha Power, will next week visit Ethiopia to push for more aid to be allowed into conflict-hit Tigray region. Ms Power will meet government officials to seek a solution to the lack of humanitarian aid to those affected by the nine-month conflict. On Thursday, UN humanitarian chief […]
Economists welcome government’s move not to request for supplementary budget for 2021 fiscal year
Two Economists have welcomed the decision by the Finance Minister not to request supplementary funds to run government business for the 2021 fiscal year. They were speaking to GBC News on the Mid-year budget review, the Minister presented to Parliament yesterday. An Economist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Lord […]
