V/R: Relative calm in Akatsi, intense Police patrols to prevent repeat clashes with residents
By Edmound Tetteh The Akatsi Municipal Police commander Supt. Isaac Baiden says Akatsi is enjoying relative peace following a comprehensive plan put in place by the command to prevent a repeat of the clashes that ensued between the Police and the residents. Speaking with GBC News’ Edmound Tetteh, Supt. Isaac Baiden said the Police picked […]
UPNMG rolls out housing scheme for its members in Upper West Region
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Damien Punguyire has given an assurance that his directorate will continue to collaborate with all unions in the region to ensure a peaceful working environment. He said the collaboration will enable the Service to further deliver quality health services to the people of […]
Emulate Christ’s virtues of Love and sacrifice towards one another – Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has wished all Christians and the entire people of Ghana, the very best of Easter Season. In a message posted to Facebook, the Vice President noted that, ”Easter is not merely a commemoration of the death of Christ, but also a celebration of his sacrifice to his followers and future generations, […]
NGOs for Sanitation and Water task government to invest more into water treatment
By William Owusu Boateng Discourse on the ”Water for all Agenda” has been on-going, following the programme rolled out by the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources. On issues pertaining to quality water for rural Communities, the Chairman, NGOs for Sanitation and Water, Yaw Atta-Arhin tasked the government to, as a matter of urgency, explore […]
GFA to begin Video Assistant Referee in Ghana Premier League – Kurt Okraku
By Adiza Bawa Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku says plans are underway to begin the processes to roll out the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Ghana Premier League. He said the Association is in talks with FIFA. He said the Referees’ Manager Alex Kotei is in direct talks with the world football […]
WASH Advocate ascribes frequent breakdown of pipelines to inadequate water supply to Communities
By William Owusu Boateng The World Health Organization, WHO says close to one billion people in low and middle income countries die each year as a result of inadequate water, improper sanitation and hygiene. A report by the WHO said potable water, proper sanitation and hygiene can prevent deaths. Discussing the Water for All Programme […]
”Christ himself encountered difficulties”, says Peki-Blengo District Pastor, Reverend Ruby Amable
By Baaba Otoo Parish Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Peki-Blengo District, Reverend Ruby Amable says the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the message of hope for Christians, who should always live and believe that victory awaits them. Sharing her Easter Sunday Message with GBC News, Reverend Amable said ”Christ himself encountered difficulties […]
Ghanaians round-off Easter festivities with family gatherings, outdoor events
By Racheal Kakraba Ghanaians are today observing Easter Monday which is the last holiday for the Easter festivities. The day is characterized by picnics, passing time at the beach and other outdoor events for the relaxation of holiday makers. To avert promiscuity associated with the holiday and sometimes drowning recorded at beaches, some Churches will today […]
Regatta competition at Vodza-Adzido on Keta Lagoon: One of its kind
By Edzorna Francis Mensah and Seli Baisie The organizers of this year’s Regatta Competition and Tours to the Islands on the Keta Lagoon Complex in the Volta Region were full of praise for massive participation in accordance with domestic tourism. The first-ever Vodza-Adzido Eco-Tourism Development Initiative in collaboration with the Keta Municipal Assembly organized […]