Atampiisi (U/E), Nov.29, GNA - The Ghana Complimentary Basic Education Programme (CBE) had been launched at Atampiisi in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region.

Tema, Nov 29, GNA--- Malaria is still the major reason why people go to hospital in Tema accounting for 41,431 cases in 2012 and having the potential to go higher after recording 27,379 cases in the first six months of 2013.

Tema, Nov 29, GNA - Nii Odametey II, Tema-Awudum Chief Fisherman, has appealed to insurance companies to formulate insurance policies to cover activities of fishermen.

From  Linda Asante-Agyei, GNA Special Correspondent

He said they should rather make efforts to reduce disaster by avoiding acts that could lead to occurrences of disaster.

Accra, Nov 29, GNA - Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new T9000 smart refrigerator in Accra at an event dubbed ‘Samsung product day with Media’.

Speaking at the launch, Mr George Blankson, Commissioner-General of the GRA said the launch of the Charter marked another milestone in the Authority’s modernization process, describing it as a social contract between it and the clients.

The identity card, which is also a Visa enabled prepaid card, access control card and a library card for students and staff of the institution, seeks to eliminate cash handling as well as eliminate the carrying of multiple cards.

The report released ahead of World AIDS Day dubbed “The Impact of Employment on HIV Treatment Adherence” – analyses the findings of 23 studies on the relationship between employment and HIV treatment, and covers more than 6,500 people living with HIV. The analysis was supplemented by a series of surveys and telephone interviews carried out by the ILO.

The 132 needy beneficiaries, from Twumasi Municipal Assembly Primary, Nsoatre African Faith Primary, Amomaso Presbyterian Primary, Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Chiraa SDA Primary Schools received school uniforms, exercise books, pencils and other learning materials.

Granting the application, Mr Justice Beresford Acquah said “This injunction will last for a period of 10 days unless it is repeated on notice”.

The festival which is expected to feature musicians and dancers of Volta origin, would dwell on the unity of the people of the region.

He said for African farmers to make any significant impact in guaranteeing self-reliance and broader food security for the continent, farmers need support to work together.

He said: “GM Foods pose a serious health risk in the areas of toxicology, allergy and immune function, reproductive health, metabolic, physiological and genetic health.”

The tour which was organised by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), was to enable members the farmer organisations familiarise themselves with the operations of GADCO.

Speaking at the launch of the 65th Annual New Year School and Conference, Professor Yaw Oheneba-Sakyi, ICDE Director said, after 65 years of existence, the New Year School had to under-go some changes; explaining that instead of having an annual theme, there would be a broader theme for deliberations over the next five years.

Giving the assurance at a meeting with divisional and district heads of the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit, as well as representatives of the National Road Safety Commission, the Driver and vehicle Licensing Authority and the Red Cross Society in Cape Coast on Thursday, DCOP Ninson said the move forms part of efforts to help reduce, if not eliminate accidents, which usually occur in the night, to ensure a peaceful Christmas season.  

Mr. Bruister who is a geologist by profession, is taking over from the former General Manager; Mr. Cristo Fileon, to help stabilize operations at the Damang Mine.

The three-page document issued at the 2013 Vodafone Africa Business Leaders Forum, outlined the key challenges facing the development of Ghana and Africa as a continent. 

“The Adekyem festival is a re-enactment of their history to celebrate the contribution of Bechem towards Ghana’s educational and agricultural development”.