Government secures 1 million dollar insurance premium to safeguard small holder farmers against drought
By: Roselyn Gayaglo Government has secured a one million dollar insurance premium as part of a broader strategy to build resilience against future droughts. This premium is tied to a five million dollar payout policy aimed at supporting small holder farmers. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, during […]
DVLA 25th anniversary public lecture slated for September 4
By: Nyarko Abronomaa Walker Management of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority-DVLA, is inviting the general public to its 25th Anniversary Public Lecture to be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana. The Anniversary Lecture with the theme: “Navigating the Future: Innovating and Excelling in Public […]
Jesus Rescue Team leads clean-up initiative at Tema New Town
In a recent effort to promote environmental awareness, the Jesus Rescue Team, alongside other stakeholders, has led a comprehensive clean-up at Tema New Town. According to the Lead Missionary of Jesus Rescue, in an interview with the media, Missionary Michael Davies highlighted their recent outreach efforts in Tema New Town, emphasising the urgent need for […]
Commentary on the exhibition of the provisional voters register
BY DR. GABRIEL DEI YEBOAH, BONO EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL COMMISSION. As part of preparation for the 2024 General Elections, the Electoral Commission undertook a 23-day Limited Voters’ Registration exercise, with a 3-day mop-up at the District Offices of the Electoral Commission and some specific areas across the country. As a sequel to this and […]
Workers trapped for days in Thai tunnel found dead
Three foreign workers trapped inside a collapsed train tunnel have died despite rescue efforts that lasted over five days, Thai authorities have said. The men, two from China and one from Myanmar, were still thought to be alive as recently as Thursday. They were trapped when part of the tunnel they were building collapsed on […]
President Akufo-Addo again debunks allegations NPP intends to rig elections
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reassured the nation of a transparent and peaceful election in December, dismissing allegations that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) intends to rig the polls. He emphasised that election rigging is not part of the NPP’s DNA and that the party is committed to democracy and a fair process. […]
Bagre Dam Spillage : A Potential Blessing Turned Into A Curse
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE YEARLY SPILLAGE OF THE BAGRE DAM : A POTENTIAL BLESSING TURNED INTO A CURSE Each year, the spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso brings a wave of anxiety and devastation to communities in Northern Ghana. The annual ritual, which sees excess water released from the dam to prevent it […]
