The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has cautioned the public against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into the sea, saying the practice contributes to the destruction of marine life. “The sea has enormous benefits and it is the responsibility of each and every
Cocoa farmers have been advised to desist from the use of weedicides and unapproved agrochemicals which contaminate cocoa beans and render it unwholesome for human consumption. Senior Technical Manager, Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) of COCOBOD, Oduro Baah, who gave the advice, said a weedicide like ‘Condemn’
An Open Book Day has been held for pupils of Methodist Primary School in the Kpone Katamanso municipality to exhibit their skills and knowledge. The event, which was in its second year, was in collaboration with Appolonia City, an estate developing company in the Greater
The Field Assistant of Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), a non-governmental organisation, Mr Joshua Andoh has called on educationists in the country to teach adolescent girls on the need to use contraceptives. According to him, Comprehensive Sexuality
THE Internet Society, Ghana Chapter (ISOC Ghana) is developing a software that would enable parents to track the academic performance of their wards from kindergarten to Junior High School. President of ISOC Ghana, Marcus Adomey who disclosed this said a Management Information System (MIS) being created would make
THE 1976-78 year group of Bishop Herman College (BIHECO), Kpando last Friday donated 50 mono desks worth GH¢10, 000 to their alma mater. “This is in response to a recent request for classroom furniture
Stephen Kwaku Asare, a US-based lawyer and Accounting professor, has chided the government over the decision to reject the key recommendations of the Justice Emile Short Commission of Enquiry into the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election disturbances in the Greater Accra Region. It investigated
Member of Parliament (MP) for Adentan Constituency, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, has appealed to religious bodies to partner the government in areas of infrastructural development. He explained that although the government recognised the role of religious bodies in socio-economic development and spirituality, a stringent partnership between the two would accelerate the fortunes of the citizenry. “Spiritual … The post Partner
The former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has called for full disclosure of the government’s role in the controversial Aker Energy deal. He asked the citizenry to query the president on why the government would renegotiate a contract to their
The Northern Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched investigations into the acts of vandalism that occurred at the party’s office in Sagnarigu. It is to establish the root cause of the violence and also whether the culprits were polling station executives. Angry
A 17-member Zongo Caucus has been inaugurated by the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region to bring Muslim societies closer to the party in the region. The newly-assigned members are drawn from all constituencies of the region and led by the Volta Regional Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Hajia Hawa Tahiru. Briefing … The post NDC inducts 17-member Zongo Caucus
THE Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Political Vigilantism say they are disappointed at government’s position on the recommendations of the Emile Short-chaired Commission of Inquiry which probed the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye election violence. According to the CSOs, the decision by government to reject 58 per cent of the recommendations of the Commission … The post ?CSOs
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has nominated new Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) for four Assemblies in the Volta Region barely three days after the previous Executives were axed from office. They include Prosper Pi-Banfoh for the Ho Municipal Assembly, Ernest Quist, Kpando Municipal Assembly, Etornam James Flolu, Afadzato South District Assembly and Amenya … The post ?Pres
Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, the Supreme Court has ruled. Mr Johnson suspended – or prorogued – Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, but judges said it was wrong to stop Members of Parliament (MPs) carrying out duties in the run-up to Brexit on October
There’s a new political controversy in the US – involving Donald Trump, foreign nationals, questions about legal and ethical behaviour, and allegations against a political rival. This feels a bit like déjà vu from 2016, with Russia, then-candidate Trump
The United Nations (UN’s) climate summit has closed amidst cautious praise for its achievements, and bitter condemnation for its failures. On the plus side, more than 60 nations announced they were working on or exploring plans to reduce greenhouse gas to virtually zero. And a similar number said they would definitely boost their climate change … The post ?What
Aspiring Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku has vowed to restore the image of Ghana football on the bedrock of transparency and accountability. Speaking at the launch of his manifesto in Accra yesterday, he said, the new face of Ghana football should be focused on ensuring transparency to recapture
GFA presidential hopeful, George Afriyie, is set to outline his vision for Ghana Football on October 3, 2019. The event will be staged at the Eusbett Hotel in Sunyani – the capital of the newly created Bono Region. The former GFA vice president has been touted as one of the leading candidates to land the … The post Afriyie to launch bid Oct 3 appeared first on Ghanaian
Madam Amanda Clinton, a presidential aspirant of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has said she was ready to take Ghana football to the next level when elected as president of the local football controlling body. Madam Clinton who is the only female aspirant in the GFA presidential race, on Friday, September 20, submitted her forms, … The post Amanda vows to take football to new
The vetting process preceding the election of a new Ghana Football Association (GFA) president is expected to kick start tomorrow at a venue yet to be decided. This follows the inauguration of the five-member vetting committee tasked to carry out the exercise. It will be chaired
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