While official government reaction to climate change remains slow, sub-Saharan Africa, the world’s least contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, could be the most hit by climate change. According to the Global Peace Index 2019, the region has the least coping capacity for climate hazards, which could eventually exacerbate violent conflicts. This year’s Index indicates … The post Climate

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has called for stronger collaboration with government in the educational sector for better outcomes. For him, the Church was a key stakeholder in the provision of quality education and therefore must be consulted widely by government … The post We

The Acting Eastern Regional Population Officer, Mr Kwasi Owusu Obeng has called on the country to strategically take advantage of the drop in the fertility rate of the country. He argued that, with the drop of the fertility rate of the country from 6.2 in 1988 to 4.2 in 2014 and improvement in health has … The post Ghana urged to take advantage of drop in

A 52-seater Daewoo commercial bus with registration number GM-1755-16 was allegedly attacked by armed robbers on the Tarkwa-Takoradi Highway. The bus with the inscription ‘Immaculate Tours’ on both sides was traveling to Accra from Damang in the Prestea Hun-Valley Municipality. Information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that on July 9, 2019, at … The post Robbers

Cement dealers in Wa have blamed rising cost of the item and other building materials on increasing fuel prices and weak foreign exchange fundamentals which have seen the Ghana cedi slumped against major foreign currencies. Scores of the dealers speaking to the Ghana News Agency said the current economic conditions being experienced affected businesses badly … The post Cement

The Accra Diocese of the Methodist Church of Ghana has launched a booklet titled, “The Homosexuality Debate” to educate the public, especially the youth on the consequences of indulging in homosexuality practices. The 47-page booklet is the results of a discussion held among Christian professionals from different fields over Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) … The post Methodist

Local producers are saying, the reduced tariff values for some imported products in the agriculture value chain, especially those that are already being produced locally, is impacting negatively on businesses. They said the 50 per cent reduction in the benchmark value covers about 19 per cent of products produced domestically and the current lower tariffs … The post Reduced

Nine aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest in the Bortianor -Ngleshie -Amanfrom Constituency in the forthcoming Parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) These are, Mr. Alfred Nii Commettey Ogbamey, Mr. Alex Ackuako, Mr. Felix Akwettey Nii Okle, Mr. Adams Dickson Abu Skedey, Mr. Peter Nana Asiedu, Mr. Eric Sosu, Mr, Anthony Yesutor Kuagbenu, … The post Nine

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, the Minister for Business Development, has urged management of Guinness Ghana Breweries, to endeavour to source all raw materials locally within the next three years. He said this was important to sustain the livelihoods of the local farmers and create jobs for entrepreneurs along the value chain. Dr. Awal was speaking … The post Minister

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Upper West Region, has registered improvements in its key performance targets for this year with active members growing from 82 to 89 percent as at June 2019. The feat is attributed to hard work, determination and commitment exhibited by management and staff, which also saw the NHIA … The post Upper West NHIA

The Upper West Regional Minister Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih has visited Leo in the Province of Sissili in Burkina Faso to seek collaboration to combat fertilizer smuggling from Ghana to Burkina Faso. He requested that the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJs) fertilizer that would be seized by Burkinabe authorities should be shared among their … The post Ghana

The Upper West Regional Minister Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih has visited Leo in the Province of Sissili in Burkina Faso to seek collaboration to combat fertilizer smuggling from Ghana to Burkina Faso. He requested that the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJs) fertilizer that would be seized by Burkinabe authorities should be shared among their … The post Ghana

The National Resource Centre for Children with Disabilities (NRCCD),  an NGO committed to the inclusion of children with disabilities, will in September this year, open a model inclusive school to welcome children to school. The school, located at Agbogba in Accra was adopted by the African Rights Initiative International (ARII) and refurbished, with the support … The post NRCCD

Eight persons including a woman have picked nomination forms to contest the Parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Anlo constituency of the Volta Region. Mr. Tsikata Hope Selasi, the Constituency Secretary of the Party told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that seven aspirants earlier, picked forms before another joined on Friday … The post Eight

Mr. Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has implored management and staff of the Ministry to work together to achieve its common goals and government priority projects. He urged them to eschew backbiting and any other tendencies that could reduce efficiency and productivity at the workplace. Mr. Asomah-Cheremeh gave the advice the close … The post Teamwork

Inflation in Germany rose slightly in June to 1.6 per cent above the level of the same month last year, the Federal Statistics Office reported on Thursday. In May, inflation was still 1.4 per cent. Compared with the previous month, consumer prices rose by 0.3 per cent in June. According to the government statisticians, one … The post German inflation rises to 1.6% in June 

Some four National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MP) in the Volta region have not picked nomination forms to contest the Party’s parliamentary primaries to be re-elected as MPs. They are Mr Richard Quashigah, MP for Keta, Mr Clement Kofi Humado, MP for Anlo, Mr Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, MP for Ketu South and Dr … The post Four Volta Region NDC MPs

Mr Samba Djiby Diallo, a Senegalese livestock expert, has urged the government of Ghana to remove barriers impeding livestock production and trading in the country to promote growth of the sector. The difficulty in accessing improved breeds, veterinary services, feed and ready market for the livestock, he noted, were some barriers inhibiting livestock production in … The post Ghana

Large hectares of vegetable and maize farms in parts of Assin, have been ruined by armyworms, something that is threatening food security and has left many farmers impoverished. The widespread destruction of food crop farms by the worms remains a serious threat to Ghana’s food security, in spite of the assurance by officials of the … The post Fighting

Former President John Dramani Mahama and his wife Mrs Lordina Mahama have been enrolled onto the National Identity Register on Tuesday, July 9. They were subsequently issued with the Ghana Card, while other members of his household and office staff were also registered for the card and issued with Ghana Cards at his East Cantonment … The post Former President Mahama