FDA launches campaign on food safety ahead of Christmas festivities

FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched its Food Safety Campaign towards the 2022 Christmas celebration and encouraged market women to idolise cleanliness. The campaign, which was launched at the Kaneshie Market in Accra, is to highlight some of the things market women and consumers can actively do to ensure food safety and keep […]

About 19 countries seek opportunities in Ghana’s Agric value chain

Ghana’s Agric value chain

Companies from about 19 countries are in Ghana to seek opportunities for inclusive business and value chain development in the agricultural sector. The companies, which are from Africa, Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, would also look to form partnerships in the plastics, printing, and packaging sectors. They are taking […]

ECOWAS needs strong standing army to deal with peace and security – Mahama Ayariga

ECOWAS needs strong standing army to deal with peace and security - Mahama Ayariga

By: Rachel Quartey The First Rapporteur of the ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Mr. Mahama Ayariga has emphasized on the need for  a strong standing army for the sub-regional bloc. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja […]

Fraudsters hampering growth of financial institutions – Terrance Asare

Head of Operations for Fido loans, Terrance Asare has explained that lack of growth in most financial institutions are caused by fraudulent activities by fraudsters. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, he said, “It has become a hindrance for most financial institutions to grow because of these fraudsters” he said. He further explained that, Fido […]

Eastern Region dedicated to pursuing agricultural policy programmes

Agricultural policy programmes

The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council has recognised eight outstanding farmers ahead of the 38th National Farmers Day celebration, pledging to ensure full implementation of the government’s flagship agricultural programmes to guarantee food security and job creation. Overall best farmer, best youth farmer, best female farmer, best livestock farmer, best crop farmer, best fisher, best agricultural […]

US$ 1.4m worth of amphetamine tablets concealed in café seized by NACOC

amphetamine tablets

By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 intercepted five (5) brown Ghana Post branded boxes on suspicion of containing narcotic drugs at the Central Post office, in Accra. In a press statement dated 1st December, 2022 and signed by Nana Osei Nkwantabisa Head of Public Affairs and International […]

NPA orders OMCs to increase UPPF, BOST margin on Petroleum products

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has ordered all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and other industry players to increase the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF) and Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) margin on Petroleum products effective December 1, 2022. A memo sent to the OMCs indicated that the firms were all to […]

I’m not surprised if I hear news about Ghana School of Law – Yaw Oppong

I'm not surprised if I hear news about Ghana School of Law - Yaw Oppong

Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Director of Ghana School of Law (GSL) popularly known as Makola, Mr. Yaw Oppong says he is no more surprised when he hears any news concerning the country’s legal training institution. Speaking on the ‘Scoop’, a segment on GTV’s Breakfast Show with Kafui Dey on Thursday, December 1, 2022, Mr. Oppong […]

Minority spokesperson on health hits back at Government over Agenda 111

Minority spokesperson on health hits back at Government over Agenda 111

By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minority Spokesperson on health and Member of the Committee of Health, representing the people of Juaboso in the Western Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has called for a Government White Paper on the Agenda 111 programme. The MP who was addressing the Media in Parliament after taking his turn to debate […]

West Africa is hub for Africa football – Rosalind Amoh

West Africa is hub for Africa football - Rosalind Amoh

By: Roberta Gayode Modin There are many African Players who have earned a spot in the Western Football with their tremendous performances in their league teams. Meanwhile, no Africa country has ever won the FIFA World Cup, the highest level an African team has reached is the quarter finals. However, Ace Sports Journalist, Rosalind Amoh […]