MESTI agencies discuss financing science research
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science and Technology has met four agencies of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology Innovation (MESTI) to discuss improved ways of financing research and development in Ghana. The meeting involved the management of Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Nuclear Regulatory Authority […]
Government channels more investments into TVET Education
By William Owusu Boateng. Government continues to make heavy investments into Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), due to its potential as the gateway to the country’s development. Deputy Minister of Education in charge of TVET, Mrs Gifty Twum-Ampofo said a great chunk of the “Ghana Beyond Aid” agenda depends on Technical and Vocational Training […]
Courts to handle sale of substandard medical products in the offing.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is collaborating with the Judicial Service to establish special courts to handle cases involving the sale of substandard and falsified medical products in the country. This is part of measures to help promote the sale of quality medicines on the Ghanaian market. Head of Marketing and Surveillance of the […]
UK’s Covid-19 policy discriminatory, targeted at developing countries – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the 10-day isolation by the UK for fully vaccinated individuals from developing countries upon arrival in England is an outrageous and discriminatory policy. Speaking on news and current affairs programme, ‘Behind the News’ on the heels of President Akufo-Addo’s address to the […]
Ghana will defend democracy and constitutional rule – President Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated Ghana’s resolve to continue to defend democracy and constitutional rule, as uphold human rights in Ghana, in the West African Region, and on the wider African continent. Addressing the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, 22nd September 2021, the President stated that Ghana “shall work to strengthen […]
Adontenhene of Kwahu appeals to government to fix abandoned Abetifi Hospital
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The people of Kwahu East in the Eastern Region have expressed disappointment about a hospital project at Abetifi. In line with this, they demonstrated on September 21, 2021 to register their displeasure and appealed to the government to ensure that the hospital project which began in 2015 and abandoned for almost […]
Lands Commission to stop issuing separate search report
The Lands Commission will from Friday, October 1, 2021, stop issuing separate search reports from its divisions that is Public and vested land Management division, Land registration division and survey and Mapping division. A statement from the commission indicates that records from these divisions will be consolidated into one lands commission search report. This is […]
Capacitate African countries to manufacture vaccine – President Akufo-Addo tells UN
By: Jonathan Thompson & Bright Ntramah President Akufo-Addo has called for the pooling of financial resources from all countries around the world to strengthen global health organizations to be more efficient in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He said at least 1% of GDP contributions from the various countries to fund organizations like the […]
Government determined to support Small-Scale miners- Lands Minister
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has reiterated government’s resolve to support activities of Small-Scale miners to enhance their operations. He explained that government is not against Small-Scale mining but it is rather against irresponsible mining practices that eventually destroy the environment and livelihoods. Addressing the Bibiani Chapter of the Ghana National […]
Somalia screens first public film in 30 years
Somalia has hosted its first public film screening in 30 years under heavy security – raising hopes of a cultural revival in the turbulent country. This took place on Wednesday at the National Theatre of Somalia in the capital Mogadishu, which was used as a military base during the civil war, when cinema-going ceased. Filmgoers […]
