The OLA College of Education in Cape Coast has marked its centenary anniversary with a call for the celebration and recognition of the teaching profession for the immense role it has played in shaping the human resources of the nation.
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The Palestinian Embassy has presented food items to more than 600 Muslims from four selected Muslim communities in Accra in support of the celebration of the end of Ramadan.
The food items included bags of rice, cooking oil, salt, sugar…
The government will on Wednesday 10th April 2024 launch the Performance Tracker at GIMPA, in Accra. The platform is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country.
The tr…
The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in a recent robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway. One suspect has been arrested, and authorities are pursuing three other individuals believed to be involved in the crime.
A po…
The Medical Laboratory Workers’ Union (MELPWU) is threatening to protest to demand their conditions of service in the coming weeks.
The union expressed frustration over the government’s delay in finalising their ongoing negotiations.
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The Director in charge of Global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, has described as “dramatic” the practice where patients are detained in health facilities for thei…
Over the past seven days (Monday, April 1, 2024, to Sunday, April 7), a significant part of Sunyani, the capital of the Bono Region, became a ghost town as the traditional burial (Doteyie) was held to bid farewell to the late Sunyanimanhen…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has once again insisted that there are no power outages, commonly referred to as “dumsor,” occurring in the country.
According to ECG, there is currently no load-shedding, contrary to some reports …
The National Road Safety Authority, Greater Accra Regional Office, says it has recorded a general reduction in road safety statistics, including Crashes, Injuries and Deaths (CID) for 2023.
Available statistics from the Office show that…
Parliament has approved the highest-ever Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) allocation to basic education, totalling GH¢800 million under the current government.
The amount constitutes 20 per cent of the total GETFund Formula for 20…
Parents and educationists have been urged to focus on training that improves children's creativity and talents.
Also, with children learning from what they see more than what they are told, it was important to place premium on hands-…
A six-week Support for West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) training in maritime affairs and security opened at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra on Tuesday.
Sponsored by the European Union (EU), the ongoing…
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be seen as not a replacement of human creativity but a tool that changes and improves what we can create”, the Chairman of Ghana International Book Fair, Asare Konadu Yamoah has said.
For him,…
The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has been urged to collaborate with the media and civil society organisations to undertake comprehensive public education on Serious and Organised Crime (SOC).
The advice was contained in…
Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr., the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), says Seafarers’ lives have been at risk from ever-increasing violent attacks as pirates and criminals continue to operate with increased impunit…
Speakers at the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Ghana Institute of Engineering (GhIE) have encouraged engineers to develop innovative strategies to support Ghana in implementing its energy transition plan and achiev…
Design and Technology Institute (DTI) says it is committed to preparing young people for entrepreneurship, design innovation, and precision welding and fabrication careers.
Miss Constance Swaniker, the Founder and President of DTI, said…
Dr William Samoei Ruto, the African Union (AU) Reform Champion and President of Kenya, has disclosed plans to ratify all financial institutions under the Union.
The decision, he said, would create a strong financial architecture to prov…
The Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA) is engaging with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for some 1,000 community pharmacies across the country to provide services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NH…
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkonoo announced on Thursday that the Judicial Service will resume Court of Appeal sittings nationwide in April 2024.
The Judicial Service halted some Court of Appeal sittings in 2020 owing to the COVID-1…
Dr Antwi Boasiako, a medical officer at the Bekwai government hospital, has stressed the need for a sustained public education campaign to encourage the citizens to undertake regular medical check-ups.
He said encouraging people to prio…
The Upper West Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has extended its public sensitisation on tramadol and other substances of abuse to churches to educate the people on the effects of such substances.
Addressing congreg…
Presbyterian University-Ghana has held its 21st matriculation ceremony to welcome freshmen and women to the University.
In all, 1,042 fresh students were enrolled into various faculties of the University at its Akuapem and Tema campuses…
As a way of giving back to society, the Eastwood Anaba Ministries (EAM), a non-denominational organisation, has inaugurated a multipurpose spiritual centre at Damolg-Tindong in the Nabdam District in the Upper East Region.
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The fire protection industry is constantly changing with new products, updated codes, and advances in technology. In the dynamic world of business, ensuring the safety of employees’ customers and assets is of paramount im…
we look towards the digital future of 2030 and beyond, the global landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At Vertiv's recent Accelerate 2.0 event in Durban and Cape Town, Jon Abbott, technologies director and industry advisory for …
In the vibrant tapestry of African architecture, women are carving out their own remarkable legacies, reshaping skylines, and redefining the boundaries of design. From bustling urban centers to remote rural landscapes, their visionary co…
The Ministry of Health has released instructions for prospective applicants seeking admission into health training institutions for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The application process is entirely online, and here are the steps to…
The Ghana Agroforestry for Impact (GAIM) Project has been launched at Goaso in the Ahafo Region to contribute to the improvement in livelihoods and climate change resilience through agro ecological transition of cocoa farms.
The three-y…
The Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI) has opened a subsidiary office in Accra to enable South Korea to share green technology and expert knowledge with Ghana.
The institute is a quasi-governmental organ…
Women and some youth in cashew farming in the Bono Region are undergoing a four-day training to harness the potential, and add value to the cashew apple to enhance their economic viability and transform their socio-economic livelihoods.
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A non-governmental organisation for mental health promotion, MindFreedom Ghana, wants the government to make the mental health fund operational to help in the provision of medical care for people with mental illness.
The Executive Sec…
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana.
She was joined by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Charles…
The Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has held an investiture ceremony to induct into office its second substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor John Owusu, for a four year-term.
Also inducted into office are Professor Richard Ohe…
A study has identified that there are currently about 64 different types of natural resources conflicts across 45 communities and 19 districts in the five regions of the north.
The study conducted by the Tama Foundation Universal, a non…
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying.
Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasi…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed dismay over the sudden reversal of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).
The National Petroleum Authority …
The government has launched an initiative — Climate Ambassadors Programme, to help tackle global climate crises.
It forms part of the country's Climate Change National Adaptation Planning (NAP), a strategic programme that uses i…
Ghana has awarded Kenyan President William Ruto the country’s The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta honour.
Conferring the honour at a State banquet on Wednesday evening, President Nana Akufo-Addo said President Ruto was…
The tragic collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US after it was hit by a container ship, the Dali, has made headlines around the world. In this Q&A, Allianz Commercial Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting, Captain Rahul…
Workplace Options (WPO) Debuts Data-Driven Study Across 9 Nations; Explores Workplace Issues, Need for Inclusive Leadership, and Renewed Commitment to Human-Centered Wellbeing
Amid mounting pressures and unprecedented challenges across …
orced Migration and The Arts, in collaboration with CivicLeicester, is inviting and accepting poems on the theme of African migration: https://forcedmigrationandthearts.blogspot.com/2024/03/call-for-submissions-africa-migration.html
Pro…
Normalcy has returned to various schools in the Ashanti region with teaching and learning moving on smoothly following the end of a two-week strike by the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Ghana Association of Teacher…
A Machine Learning Engineer at SERVIR West Africa Program is strengthening the p-Locust platform for better locust risk predictions
Safeguarding crops and farmer livelihoods across West Africa from devastating desert locust plagues has …
In anticipation of the annual Homowo festival, the Ga Traditional Council has announced the commencement of a noise-making ban starting on Monday, May 6, and ending on Thursday, June 6
A statement released by Ga Mantse and President o…
Africa must take ownership of its own wildlife.
Botswana has proven how effective it is at sustainable wildlife conservation.
Hunting is an effective tool to manage wildlife sustainably.
Germany’s proposed ban on the import of …
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested a total review of the act that established the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (OSP Act 959) to make the office independent of the executive and provide it with the teeth to …
Infrastructure development is a key driver for progress across the African continent and a critical enabler for productivity and sustainable economic growth. It contributes significantly to human development, poverty reduction, and the att…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged market women in Agblobloshie in a grand durbar/open forum to appeal to them to ensure that only iodized salt is sold to consumers.
“Insist on sourcing iodized salt from suppliers and enco…
A recent study on the quality of plastic chairs has raised concerns about the safety and durability of these commonly used furniture items.
The results obtained from the study conducted by the Forestry Research Insti…