Alhaji Alhassan Benne, Chairman of the National Hajj Committee said the committee would on Thursday hold a press conference to brief Ghanaian Muslims on the new law governing pilgrimage to Mecca.
The law implemented by the Saudi authoriti…
Dr Akwasi Asiamah Amponsah, Medical Director of Parkway Medical Group Neighbourhood Healthcare, a United States (US) health-based organization dedicated to preventable healthcare, has advised Ghanaians to reduce their intake of foods that …
Dr. Keziah Malm, Deputy Manager, National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), on Tuesday chastised doctors and clinicians for diagnosing people of malaria without conducting verification tests on them.
She said the practice was not in conso…
A circuit in Takoradi on Tuesday remanded into police custody a 20-year-old mechanic, Isaac Ahon, for stealing.
The accused, who pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful entry, causing damage and stealing, would re-appear in court on Oct…
A Tarkwa circuit court has remanded a 38 year-old mobile phone trader, William Danquah, for possessing 140 Ghana cedis suspected to be fake currency notes.
He pleaded not guilty and will re-appear before the court on October 17.
Prosecut…
The Burkinabe Minister for Mining, Quarries and Energy, Mr Salif Lamoussa Kabore, has said although mining contributes to the socio-economic development of West African countries, it has negative impact on the environment.
"Mining has be…
As part of this year's annual Akwasidae festival, Akwamuman has set November 2- November 11 as a homecoming event to bring together people and friends of the area to facilitate investment and development.
Consequently a nine-member plann…
MTN Ghana Limited, subscribers can now learn while on the go with Deutsche Welle’s (DW) Learning by Ear.
The innovative programme is now on the MTN Radio platform and available for just 1 Pesewa per minute by dialing 1303.
A statement …
Thirty-Four communities in the Techiman Municipality have been listed by the Government to benefit from Self-Help Electrification Programme Four under the Rural Electrification Programme.
Mr Alex Kofi Kyeremeh, Techiman Municipal Chief…
A Guideline for the Development and Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, was on Tuesday launched with the hope it would deepen women's contributions in peace-building effor…
The Chief Justice, Mrs Juctice Georgina Wood, on Tuesday urged the youth to serve as ambassadors of peace and agents of change in their various communities.
She said the youth have a critical role to play to ensure peace and stability in …
The Ashanti Regional Committee for Orphans and Vulnerable Children, has called for the close down of all unauthorized orphanages.
It asked the Department of Social Welfare to act decisively to restore some level of sanity to improve the q…
An Accra Fast Track will on October 11, deliver its ruling on whether or not to set aside its orders that restrained an Argentine Naval Ship from moving or bunkering until further notice.
This was after it had listened to arguments from c…
Mr Emmanuel Amarquaye, Executive Chairman, WiseWater Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation on Tuesday said the only way to meet the many challenges facing public schools is to employ business and marketing modules to raise funds. He …
Stratcomm Africa, Ghana's total communications agency, has urged oil and gas companies operating in Ghana and abroad to use professional communications support in order to avoid challenges especially crisis situations.
"Extractive industr…
The Graduate Business Support Scheme (GEBSS), a public/private sector initiative between GEBSS Limited and the Ministry of Employment and Social welfare had registered 2,500 unemployed graduates in the 10 regions.
Out of the number, 200 h…
Researchers from University of Ghana (UG) and University of South Florida (USF), in the US are collaborating to enhance disaster risk reduction efforts in the two countries.
They are also examining the adaptive capacities of women to prom…
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Dr Lawrence Tetteh, Founder and President of World Miracle Outreach on Monday asked politicians who preach peace on the political platform to "walk the talk".
He said it is wrong for people to talk about peace and do things inimical to …
MTN Ghana Foundation on Monday organised a "Spelling Bee Competition" for 60 pupils drawn from basic schools in the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region.
The competition which was keenly contested was aimed at sharpening the i…
Ghana has only 69 ophthalmologists practising in the country's public and private health sectors, causing severe deficit in the treatment of cataract, which is a leading cause of blindness in Ghana.
Apart from this situation, inadequate a…
Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister on Monday urged the Regional Sanitation Task Force to work with zeal and commitment to ensure the success of the programme.
He asked the members not to make financial remuneration th…
The Physiotherapy Assistant and Orthotics Training School at Duayaw-Nkwanta in the Brong Ahafo Region has held its maiden graduation for 32 students, made up of 19 women and 13 men.
In addition, the fourth matriculation ushering 60 fresh …
Physically Challenge Persons in the Upper East Region at the weekend poured out their frustrations at an engagement meeting between them and duty bearers in Bolgatanga.
Their grievances include their inability to access proper healthc…
A Circuit Court at Goaso, presided over by Mr Osei Kwame Gyamfi, has sentenced a 25-year-old porter Alhassan Grumah to six months imprisonment in hard labour on his own plea for stealing.
Police Chief Inspector James Asamoah, prosecuting …
Issa Tuffie, a 27-year old driver, has been fined GH¢ 600.00 by the Nkawie Circuit Court for dangerous driving.
The convict, who pleaded guilty to the offence, would spend 12 months in prison, if he fails to pay the money.
Police Detect…
The Centre for Environmental Protection and Natural Resource (CEPNR), an environmental, non-governmental organisation (NGO), at the weekend teamed up with ace Musician and Dancer Slim Buster to create environmental awareness at Agege Shiab…
Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the Upper East Region now refer pregnant women to health care facilities to deliver instead conducting the deliveries themselves at homes.
This is a result of the formation and training of the 151 TB…
The National Partnership for Children's Trust in collaboration with its partners has awarded scholarship to 135 students worth GH¢ 40, 640, 00 for the 2012/2013 academic year in Accra.
The beneficiaries ranged from the Junior and Senior …
International Standardisations have become a topic of interest in recent years by international organisations, national bodies, private and government institutions, regulators, exporters and importers, Trade Associations, consultants, not-…
Basic Needs, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service has registered 19,686 mental and epileptic patients across the three northern regions most of who are in need of urgent care and attention.
Mr. D…
Most Reverend Francis A.K. Lodonu, Catholic Bishop of Ho, Monday expressed worry about the trend by policy makers and governments to make "qualitative education subordinate to quantitative education."
He made the remark when he commission…
Mr Michael Appiedu-Manu, Municipal Operations Supervisor of Nsawam-Addoagyiri branch of Zoomlion Ghana, has appealed to Ghanaians to help maintain a clean environment.
He said a clean environment would prevent an outbreak of diseases and …
A joint Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Environmental Health Sanitation Task Force at the weekend undertook a three- hour clean up exercise at the Nkawkaw township in line with the Government’s policy to improve environmental sanitation in th…
Three Security officials on Monday appeared before an Accra Circuit for the various roles they played to facilitate the exportation of 7.5 kilogrammes of cocaine and 1,545 kilogrammes of Cannabis through the Kotoka International Airport to…
President John Dramani Mahama said government would continue to make huge investments in agriculture as that sector was the economic backbone of the country's economy.
He said apart from meeting the country's food requirement, it was the …
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) has announced a one-off extraordinary Award to Archbishop Desmond Tutu in recognition of his lifelong commitment to speaking truth to power.
A press statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra stated…
Energy Minister, Dr Oteng Adjei on Friday said Ghana was experiencing inconsistent natural gas supply from Nigeria since the inception of the West Africa Gas Pipe Line Project in August 2010.
He said supply ranged from 120,000 millio…
The Zini/Buwa Traditional Council in Sissala West District has agreed to allow Daagaba farmers in Fielimoa community to return to their farms.
At a stakeholders meeting at Zini to resolve the protracted land dispute between Nimoro an…
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Mike Hammah has expressed the need for Ghanaians to observe fundamental fire safety measures to avoid man-made fire disasters.
He said keeping petroleum products in bed rooms and stores…
Sheikh Dr Amin Bonsu, Deputy National Imam of the Ghana Muslim Mission, has called on the government to step up education on the negative effects of homosexuality and lesbianism on individuals and society.
He warned that if governmen…
Stakeholders in education have been urged to assist and support school authorities to maintain the required discipline in schools to promote better and quality education delivery.
Mr Johnny Owusu-Boadi, Obuasi Municipal Director of E…
West-Brong Presbytery Health Service, has inaugurated five brand new Great Wall pick-up vehicles worth GHC180,000 to augment its existing fleet of cars to boost health care delivery health care to the people.
Purchased under the Gove…
The Central Regional Office of the Lands Commission has organised a day’s public education forum on lands acquisition and documentation at Dunkwa-On-Offin aimed at reducing the incidence of land-related disputes in the area.
The foru…
Togolese football star, Emmanuel Adebayor has provided two boreholes for Hamile and Koro communities in the Lambussie-Karni District of the Upper West Region.
The projects solely funded by the Real Madrid Striker at a cost of GH¢15,0…
Ms Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communication Africa (Stratcomm), has urged the youth to surmount the challenges that confront them with boldness.
She said most youths are tempted to give excuses wh…
Ms Lydia Lariba Bawa, Board Member of Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT), on Thursday, cut the sod for the commencement of work on an ultra-modern passengers waiting lounge at its Abrepo-Junction terminal in Kumasi.
Expected to be comp…
Public Service Day was celebrated on Thursday with a call on workers to show commitment to serve the interest of the country.
The day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly and African Union (AU) was to honour the value and…
The National Executive Committee of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Thursday announced the closure of the Ghana International Press Centre (GiPC) on Friday, June 24, for resurfacing of the grounds to begin.
A statement issued …
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