Journalists urged to discharge duties professionally
By Murtala Issah The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has urged journalists in the Northern region to rise above their ethnic, religious, and tribal interests and be professional in the discharge of their duties. He said that, as professionals, they have a critical role in helping their audience focus […]
Food suppliers issue 14-day caveat to Buffer Stock over unsettled arrears
By Naa Astwei Sowah The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has demanded that the government pay arrears owed to members of the Association. The delay in payment, according to the Association, is affecting their business as most of them are unable to repay their bank loans. The situation is equally affecting their mode of doing […]
UK announces new sanctions in response to Russia’s forced deportation of Ukrainian children
By Hannah Dadzie Russian officials are to face asset freezes and travel bans following their involvement in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children and the spreading of hate-inciting propaganda. The announcement comes as the UK puts support for Ukraine and its pursuit of peace at the top of its agenda during its month-long presidency of […]
ECOWAS to build data on regional cultural heritage sites
Participants at a closing of a capacity building training for lawyers have urged ECOWAS to accelerate the establishment of a system for a regional list of cultural heritage. They also called on ECOWAS to encourage States to implement the Commission’s regional action plan at the national level. ECOWAS, through the Department of Human Development and […]
Go slow on cannabis cultivation- Expert
By Ewurabena Paha A Mental Health Expert, Peter Yaro, says the cultivation of cannabis known as ‘Wee’ will open the floodgates for the abuse of the drug. Mr Yaro said for a country like Ghana, where laws and regulations are not entirely respected, it is dangerous for the country to give room for such a […]
Volta Region to vaccinate more than 50,000 people against Covid-19 in 5 days– Health Directorate
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Volta Regional Health Directorate has launched its 7th national vaccination campaign against COVID-19, to be undertaken from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23, to ensure that the majority of citizens in the region are vaccinated against the virus. Statistics indicate that 402,000 individuals, representing 40.6 percent of the total population […]
Ghana Pharma Awards: Therestella Tei-Kwabla is Young Female Achiever
By Gloria Anderson Mrs Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pacalin Pharmacy and Founder of Therestella’s Foundation, has been crowned the Young Female Achiever at the 5th Ghana Pharma Awards and Healthcare 2023 in Accra. She was awarded for her positive attitude towards her profession and positive impact on society. Mrs Therestella Obosu […]
Young artistes must seek guidance from veteran artistes – Nero X
Ghanaian Highlife musician Joseph Nkrumah Buabeng, popularly known as Nero X, has urged young artistes to seek guidance from veteran musicians as they quest to improve their music craft. Nero X made this assertion after he recently featured Ghanaian Hiplife legend Tinny on his latest single, “Medo Wiase”. According to Nero X, he was amazed […]
U.S., Denmark donate equipment to Ghana Navy
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has reiterated the United States’ commitment to supporting the Ghana Armed Forces in diverse ways in order to equip them for effective delivery. She said the U.S. intends to invest $48 million in the Force this year through equipment, training, and technical support. This, […]
Police pick up fourth suspect in Ablekuma Bullion Van robbery
The Aflao District Police Command has arrested Blessing Njoma, one of the robbery suspects in the Ablekuma Fan Milk bullion Van robbery, which led to the death of a Police Escort. The arrest of the fourth suspect was a collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and Togo Interpol. The suspect, a Nigerian, was arrested at […]
