Ghana is commencing a 20-year initiative to decrease global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere by 25.24 million tonnes to curb global warming and the changing weather patterns. The initiative christened “Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project” (GSLERP) is hoping to reduce CO2 concentration by some 6.139 million tonnes over the first seven years. This … The post Ghana

Mr Edward Laryea Koney, the Municipal Director of Agriculture of Awutu-Senya-East of the Central Region, has stated that land litigation coupled with activities of estate developers, was taking a toll on agriculture production in the area. According to him, the phenomenon, which continued to cause a reduction in farmlands, did not only disturb food production … The post Land

The National Health Insurance Scheme District Manager for Ashiaman, Madam Patrina Anthony, says the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Card holders can now visit hospital immediately after registering or renewing their cards. This is a special package for NHIS subscribers as part of the Scheme’s annual weekly celebrations. “You can now renew your card today … The post NHIS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says from December 2021 to January 2022, persons entering nightclubs, beaches, restaurants, and sports stadia must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before are allowed entry. The directive has become necessary because of an anticipated increase in international arrivals and possible mass gathering and in-country activities that are likely to result in … The post Vaccinate

Mr Zakaria Tanko Musah, a legal practitioner, has called on the media to use advocacy, development and community journalism to change the narrative that Africa is a safe haven for cybercrime. He explained that though the continent records online crimes, the attention given to it by the foreign media was disproportionate. Mr Musah, also a … The post Africa is not

Fuel prices have been on the rise since April 2021, leading to persistent agitations among industry players and transport operators in the country. Currently, a litre of petrol and diesel is selling at ¢6.90 at the various fuel stations. The government has indicated that because petroleum prices in Ghana are deregulated, changes in prices in … The post You

A total of 202 African nationals arrested for unlawful entry into Ghana through unapproved routes along the Ghana-Togo border are currently being processed by the Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for repatriation. Ninety-two of the illegal travellers were arrested on Saturday by the Defence Intelligence of the Ghana Armed Forces, Aflao … The post Aflao

“I was scared for my life and my unborn baby. His actions made me lonely and desperate to leave,” those were the rather poignant words of Akosua (not her real name) as she narrated her experience of abuse after her HIV diagnosis. Recounting her ordeal, the 27-year-old said she had endured agonizing pain with unending … The post Stigma, shame and scourge of HIV in Ghana

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has urged the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) to canvas for the right investments to support Ghana’s post-COVID-19 recovery agenda. “We are emerging from a challenging global situation, the pandemic of COVID-19, and GIPC , the principal investment promotion agency for our country, has an enormous task ahead of … The post Akufo-Addo

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared December as Vaccination Month to ensure more Ghanaians are immunised against the COVID-19 infection. The Minister of Health, Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, will on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 launch the Special Vaccination Programme. The group of persons to be vaccinated during the period include all government workers, security personnel, … The post Ghana