FDA introduces new GMO labeling guidelines to ensure consumer transparency
By Gloria Anderson and Eric Crentsil The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana has announced new guidelines for the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products, aiming to enhance consumer transparency and safety. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) and other stakeholders, underscores the FDA’s commitment to […]
A year after Faana Boat disaster, what has changed?
By Rachel Kakraba Faana, a community in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra region, was brought to the limelight in May last year, following the drowning of some nine schoolchildren. It was an incident that attracted national attention and saw the plight of the students and the community gain some national attention. A […]
Germany ready to support Ghana’s renewable energy transition – Commissioner
Germany has expressed interest in supporting Ghana to expand her renewable energy portfolio to include green hydrogen. As part of Germany’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, the European country has earmarked 3.53 billion euros to procure green hydrogen and its derivatives between 2027 and 2036. The move is expected to reduce the country’s […]
Freedom is the cornerstone of any thriving society – Abani
Mr. Charles Abani, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Ghana, has stated that freedom is essential to create, express, dissent, and envision a better future. Mr. Abani added that freedom meant unrestricted access to information, varied viewpoints, and platforms that would raise previously excluded voices. Speaking at the just ended third African Media Convention 2024, he […]
Lack of adequate funding crippling Ghana Museums and Monuments Board Objectives
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) says it lacks adequate funding to sufficiently conserve the country’s artefacts and monuments. Despite being the legal custodian of Ghana’s material cultural heritage (movable and immovable heritage), the Board said the funding setback was adversely crippling the institution’s objective of also providing contemporary and resourceful educational programmes. “As […]
Speaker of Parliament and Ecumenical Bodies in Volta organise prayer session for peaceful elections
By Jones Anlimah The Speaker of Parliament, in collaboration with ecumenical bodies in the Volta region, has organised a prayer session to seek divine protection and guidance as Ghana enters the electioneering period and prepares for the upcoming elections. The session, themed “Ghana Must Rise Again” and inspired by Micah 7:8, underscored the need for […]
Caregiver, 56, who force-fed baby to death jailed 5 years for manslaughter
By Beatrice Oppon A 56-year-old professional nurse and former Caregiver at Happy Bloomers School at Agbogba in Accra Clara Yanzu-Ampah has been jailed for five years for the death of an eleven-month-old baby in May 2021. The convict entered into a plea bargaining agreement with the Office of the Attorney-General and pleaded guilty to manslaughter. […]
Extending Voters registration exercise not feasible – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is “not feasible” to extend the deadline for the ongoing voters registration exercise. The Commission said despite the technical challenges encountered in the first two days of the exercise, the process has since been smooth across the country without any hindrance. The Commission commenced the registration of new voters […]
U-17 WAFU Championship: Ghana secures semi-final spot with emphatic victory over Benin
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Black Starlets continued from where they left off in their opening game as they hammered Benin by 2-0 in their final group game at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Mark Mensah broke the deadlock in the 19th minute as he managed to impressively beat […]
FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety in Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said the AstraZeneca vaccine, sold as Covishield and Vaxzevria, was one of six COVID-19 vaccines granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in February 2021. “The EUA process allows for the availability of essential medical products during public health emergencies through a stringent, expedited process that ensures safety, quality, and […]
