Dr Gaynor Ama Ankamah, a Psychiatric at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has expressed worry over the alarming rate of mental health cases being recorded in the country. Currently, one out of every four people has mental health disorder, a situation, which required urgent attention from the government or else would worsened in the … The post Mental
Eight Junior High Schools in the Sissala East Municipality registered zero percent in the 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, according to the Municipal Education Directorate. The schools were listed as: Du-East, Kungchogu, Pina, Kassana kuroboi, Nabulo, Bawiesibelle and Banu. Sixteen other schools managed to score in the range from 5 percent to 20 … The post Eight
An Accra Circuit court on Friday remanded one Joseph Kumah, who received gunshot wounds during a robbery expedition at Manet off the Spintex road in Accra. Kumah was exposed when he went to the 37 Military hospital for treatment of his wounds on his mouth, jaw and neck. His accomplice is currently on the run. … The post Court remands robber exposed by gunshot wounds
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Friday expressed worry over the drop in the performance of candidates in three core subjects of the 2018 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mrs Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey, the Head of the National Office of WAEC, said an analysis of WASSCE results for school candidates, 2018, showed that … The post WAEC
The Short Commission has asked Superintendent of Police Kingsley Aboakye who is the Airport Divisional Crime Officer to produce medical reports of the victims of the violence that broke out at La-Bawaleshie during the January 31 Parliamentary by-election. Mr Justice Francis Emile Short, the Chairman of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry asked Superintendent … The post Emile
Fear griped the Napila Community in the Bimbila District of the Northern Region, after a couple’s child mysteriously disappeared when they went to the farm and kept the sleeping baby under a neem tree whilst they work. It has been three months since the incidence and the hope of the couple of finding the baby … The post The woman factor in the economy,
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) on Thursday introduced an online platform dubbed, “The GEPA Market Hub” for exporters and consumers. Mr Albert Kasimah, GEPA Deputy Chief Executive Officer said the GEPA Market Hub is a unique one-stop shop with resources and information on international trade. It has both Exporters and Buyers Hub. The exporters’ hub … The post GEPA
An officer of the Custom Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) stationed at Nkrankwanta in the Dromaa West District of Bono Region on Tuesday evening killed in a motor accident. Chief Inspector Augustine Kingsley Oppong,the Brong-Ahafo Regional Police Public Relations Officer told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, that … The post Custom
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, in statement to mark International Women’s Day, on Friday, March 8, applauded the contributions of women towards the democratization and development processes of the nation. In a statement signed by Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, the EC expressed its commitment to supporting … The post EC
Ghana will today join the global commemoration of the United Nations International Women’s Day, which falls annually on March 8, under various themes, to celebrate womanhood, as well as advocate for equality in all aspects. On the day, countries adopt and develop their own themes around the global topic and work to achieve the expected … The post Ghana commemorates
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is working with two institutions to ensure the safety of food purchased from street vendors and also empower them economically. The University of Ghana (UG) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers in Ghana (FIDA-Ghana) are collaborating with the FDA on the project titled: “Public Education and Economic Empowerment … The post FDA
Mr. Frederick Adjei–Rudolph, the Acting Eastern Regional Manager of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has said, preparations are far advanced for an exciting Easter festival on the Kwahu Ridge this year in the Eastern Region. He said, due to the increasing interest shown in the paragliding festival, an expansion of the take off point on the … The post GTA gears up for Kwahu Easter
The Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Aaron Oquaye has ordered Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Finance Minister to appear before the house on March 13, 2019 to answer to questions regarding the collapse of UT Bank and Capital Bank. The Finance Minister was scheduled to be in parliament on Thursday, March 7, 2019 but could not make … The post Finance Minister summoned over
This year’s 23rd Ghana International Trade Fair has seen a remarkable improvement in the area of digital technology by giving visitors the opportunity to register their details electronically. The Ghana Trade Fair Company in collaboration with IVET and Zuba Shop (an online marketing company) have given a new face and a digital feel to this … The post Ghana Trade Fair goes digital
Over 3,000 civilians, on Thursday, visited the Eastern Naval Base in Tema Newtown, as the Ghana Armed Forces marks its annual open day celebration. March 7, has been earmarked by the Ghana Armed Forces as it’s open day, when they allow the public into relevant installations to interact, and educate them on its operations, logistics … The post Over
Mrs Cynthia Morrison, Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, has said government would continue to collaborate with transport unions and promote the welfare of drivers. She said the government would also continue its dialogue with transport unions to enhance socio-economic advancement of the country. Mrs Morrison, who is also the Minister for Gender, Children … The post Agona
A 36-year-old businessman Kofi Asare on Thursday broke down in tears when an Accra Circuit Court remanded him into Police custody for allegedly having sex with his 12-year-old daughter at Nungua. He is alleged to have continuously abused the victim sexually but the straw that broke the camel’s back was when he took advantage of … The post Businessman weeps in court over
An Accra Circuit Court on Thursday remanded a gardener for allegedly attempting to smuggle to a suspected robber in custody, two wraps of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in toilet soaps. Clement Aningabey also known as Nana Yaw, pleaded not guilty to possessing narcotic drugs and was remanded to reappear on March … The post Court
An illegal miner, Micheal Odoom, alias Lampard, has been sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment in hard labour for defilement. He pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea by a Tarkwa Circuit Court Presided over by Mr. Emmanuel Bart-Plange Brew. Presenting the facts of the case, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Juliana Essel-Dadzie, said … The post Man
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) co-sponsored FOCOS Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Suite at the FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital at Pantang near Accra has been commissioned. The MRI project, which was cosponsored by the GNPC in partnership with a United States – based philanthropic couple, Wayne and Claire Heyland, would enhance the Hospital’s imaging capability to … The post GNPC-sponsored
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