The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), has called for the adoption of responsible and sustainable use of agricultural inputs to mitigate climate change.
It said that would sa…
Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited (SSGL), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, a leading player in Ghana's wastewater treatment sector, has emphasised the need for proper waste management practices.
It had also called for government support to…
A two-day training workshop for selected officers of various security agencies in the Northern Region has been held in Tamale.
It was organised by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an International NGO, in collaboration with the Nationa…
A delegation from the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Chief Registrar Dr. Yaouza Ouro-Sama, held consultations with the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice of Lagos State regardin…
The Director of Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Ghana, Professor Lloyd Amoah, yesterday advocated the inculcation of the Japanese style of education in the country’s schools.
According to him, adopting Japanese style o…
Ahead of the World Water Day on Saturday, March 22, 2025, WaterAid is appealing to governments, multilateral banks, and the private sector to work together to unlock investments, and implement solutions to tackle climate and water crises…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to deploy more dental health professionals nationwide to enhance access to quality oral care services in the country.
Currently, fewer than 500 dentists serve Ghana’s population of over 30 milli…
Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, has urged Muslims to pay their taxes to raise revenue for the country's developmental projects.
He assured the government of his commitment to encouraging Imams in the country to use …
The Ghana Police Service is reviving all the regional public relations offices to help counter false narratives and ensure accurate information reaches the public, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), said on …
President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, President Dr Julius Maada Bio in Freetown.
During the talks, both leaders agreed to establish a Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation betwe…
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced an ambitious plan to convert a significant number of traditional fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) charging centers.
This move, according to th…
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has encouraged African women to build self-confidence and be resolute to surmount political, social, cultural and economic challenges.
She said obstacles were inevitable in human life and so wome…
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has organised a youth dialogue for leadership of tertiary students aimed at fostering transparent and accountable governance.
Held at the Great Hall…
The government has initiated the Weija Expansion and Rehabilitation Project, to further increase water production in the western parts of the Greater Accra Region.
When completed, the project is expected to add 100,000 cubic metres (22…
President John Dramani Mahama has condemned the killing of a military officer in Bawku, as well as the reported military retaliation that left several residents, including women and children, injured.
He condemned the incidents when…
The Acting District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) Administrator, Michael Harry Yamson, has underscored the need for advanced technological tools to enhance transparency and efficiency in the management of the fund.
Speaking during his v…
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government will be submitting a fiscal responsibility rule to Parliament, setting a debt ceiling that the Ministry of Finance cannot exceed.
This move, he said, is p…
The newly appointed leadership of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) has embarked on a familiarization and stakeholder engagement tour in selected regions to deepen collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana's private …
Last week, the Reparations Campaign was in the spotlight of many media outlets. Following this, an idea of creating a Pan-African movement initiative was expressed.
The majority of the Ghanaian public supported the proposed idea. Thes…
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, says his outfit will not spare groups or individuals engaging in illegal fuel trade.
He said the authority would be toughen its mandate to ensure that the …
The Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) has this year increased admissions by 112 per cent over last year's admission.
The university received 3,563 applications, out of which 3,372 qualified applicants were admitted, increasing t…
The Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), has introduced the iBox and iCampusgh Learning Management Systems (LMS), to enhance digital learning, particularly in under…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Gilbert Kenneth Agyei, has outlined three measures through which water provision to every Ghanaian will be improved.
These include improved chlorination and monitoring; strengthening …
The Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Catholic Church, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has called for an educational system that will be more beneficial to the country and its cultural values, and at the same time, meet internatio…
The government must work towards the passage of a comprehensive consumer protection law this year, a consumer sovereignty advocate, CUTS International Accra, has appealed.
The Board Chairman of the organisation and a former Supreme Co…
"Not every dispute needs to be litigated.
For many businesses, the cost and time of taking a case to trial can be prohibitive, leaving valid claims unresolved," the Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has said.
She explained …
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has secured the international standard organisation’s quality certification, (ISO) 9001:2015, reinforcing its credibility in safety and disaster preparedness.
The certification, a global benchma…
The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Mr Roey Gilad, has urged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to leverage innovative technologies from Israel to boost the country’s food security and economy.
According to him, Israel’s vegetable pr…
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched a revised gender policy to improve gender equity and social inclusion at the centre.
The revised policy, which was launched last Friday, was part of its n…
The Africa Breast Cancer Council has raised concerns over the alarming rise in breast cancer cases across the continent, warning that the disease is becoming a major health crisis in Africa.
Co-chair of the Africa Breast Cancer Counci…
North Africa has long been a key player in the global energy arena, and its role is set to expand as the region advances in oil and gas, hydrogen and renewable energy. From exploration and production to innovative investment opport…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries, is pleased to invite you to join us virtually as we announce the newest cohort of TEF Entrepreneurs – …
In his column published on March 8, International Women's Rights Day, Gilles Yabi, founder and executive director of West Africa Think Tank (WATHI), (www.WATHI.org/) reminds us that the issue of women's rights, equal opportunities …
Serial entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer of Special Investments Group, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, has cautioned that Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis is a “ticking time bomb” that poses a serious threat to national secu…
Tax reliefs provided for in the 2025 budget inspire hope to help reduce hardships on citizens and ease the high cost of doing business, the Institute of Statistical, Social Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana (UG) has sa…
The government has disbanded all community mining schemes established by the previous administration, citing their failure to serve the true interests of mining communities.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-…
Members of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) have been charged to ensure inclusive participation as they work to transform Ghana's digital agenda.
This is because Ghana's digital transformation …
Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors.
It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year's UN-spons…
Parliament’s Agric Committee has pledged to investigate challenges at the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) amid concerns over inadequate funding and substandard storage facilities.
Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on Wedn…
In a swift turn of events, Commissioner of Police (COP) Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has been reassigned to the Interior Ministry as a Technical Adviser to the Minister of the Interior, just hours after being named as the Director-Genera…
The government's intensified crackdown on illegal mining has resulted in the seizure of 56 excavators and the arrest of 18 individuals in a series of joint military and Forestry Commission operations across three regions.
Minister for…
Ghana’s food security is under threat due to low investment in agriculture, the Chairman of Parliament’s Agric Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has warned.
Speaking in an interview on Citi FM on Wednesday, March 19, Dr Jasaw critici…
DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
She is one of the senior officers recently reassigned within the Ghana Police Service, following announcements by…
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) has commissioned a Smart Lab and Innovation Centre at the New Atuabo Community Basic School, to enhance digital learning within and beyond its host communities.
The facility valued over US$68,000 …
Nene Verya Ozor II, Chief of Detsekorpe in the Ada East District, in collaboration with the Church of Pentecost, Dansoman Branch, has organised a free health screening exercise to cater to the health needs of residents of the area.
Over…
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has raised the alarm over increasing encroachment on its lands, warning that the activity poses a serious threat to the security of its installations and public safety.
In a statement signed by …
The Constitutional Review Committee has called on Ghanaians to take a definitive stance on the growing menace of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, and actively propose constitutional clauses that will address and mitiga…
A total of 143 maternal deaths have been recorded within four years in the Upper East Region, the Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Samuel K. Boakye-Boateng, has said.
In 2021, the region recorded 43 deaths, which reduced to 27…
The acting Chief Fire Officer (CFO) of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, has pledged to lead an open and transparent administration, prioritising the welfare of personnel as the service continues its f…
The Greater Accra Region recorded a reduction in maternal deaths from 170 in 2023 to 163 per 100,000 live births last year, the Regional Health Director, Dr Akosua Owusu-Sarpong, has disclosed.
Despite the improvement, the region stil…
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