Healthbelt Foundation, formerly health zone, a non-governmental organisation based in Accra, has conducted a free health screening exercise for the Darkuman and Fadama communities in the Accra metropolis They screened the women for breast cancer and also did general screening for diabetes, typhoid, hepatitis B, and hypertension. The Breast screening was made possible by Roche … The post Healthbelt

ABOUT 60 students of the Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) Business School over the weekend participated in a Tally Prime software training in Accra. The training was organised by the department in collaboration with Prymage Consultancy Ltd, an authorised sales and support partner for Tally ERP9. Tally … The post 60

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has encouraged the 553, 408 candidates writing their Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) from today not to indulge in examination malpractices. That, it said, would save them from unforeseen embarrassment, trauma and anxiety. A statement issued by the General Secretary of GNAT, Mr Thomas T Musah, in Accra … The post GNAT

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government has embarked on the construction and completion of 32 hospital projects in the Ashanti Region since it assumed power in 2017. “I am not referring to Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds and health centres, I am talking specifically about hospital projects”, he said at the … The post Govt is building

The Paramount Chief of the Lawra Traditional Area, in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region, NaaPuowelleKarbo III has suggested that government liaised with the various municipal and district assemblies to create a Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security Platforms in all Assemblies. He explained that these platforms would constitute structures at the grassroots … The post Liaise

The Minerals Commission has been petitioned not to grant mineral rights to any individuals or groups for mining at Assemkrom, a community in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. In a petition, copies of which had been sent to the Presidency and Ghanaian Times, residents of the place, led by a group, the … The post Don’t grant

The Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO) on Friday launched the ‘Ebony Condom’ in Accra with a call on Ghanaians to patronise quality brands to enhance their ability to prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) as well as unwanted pregnancies. With the tagline, “Ghana’s most pleasurable condom,” Ebony condom has a feminine appeal and is available in … The post TFHO launches ebony

The Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA) has commended the Minerals Development Fund Board for the establishment of a Mining Development Scheme in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region. It also praised the Earl International Limited for honouring its statutory tax obligations and payment of royalties.The advocacy group said the establishment of … The post NORPRA

The State Oil Marketing Company (OMC), Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) on Friday presented a pickup and a tractor worth over GH¢710, 000 to the Ghana Prisons Service to enhance its activities. The presentation was to aid the service particularly in its agricultural activities to produce more food to feed inmates. Mr Kwame Osei Prempeh, Group … The post GOIL support

OmniBSIC Bank has expanded its support to businesses and the economy in general with a strong growth in the loans and advances granted to firms and individuals in the third quarter of the year. The bank grew its loan book by 112.7 percent in the third quarter of this year to GH¢714.3 million in the … The post OmniBSIC Bank supports economy with

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasised his stance on illegal mining and said he will put a stop to it before his tenure of office ends. He mentioned that of late, there had been so much talk about the illegal mining activities, popularly called “galamsey” and that “means that serious work to end … The post I’ll end

The Traditional and Alternative Medicine Council (TMPC), under the Ministry of Health, is to clamp down on unlicenced and unregistered herbal medicine practitioners that continue to infiltrate the industry. Acting Registrar, Dr Mrs Anastasia Yirenkyi, has thus asked practitioners yet to register with the Council or renew their annual licence to do so or risk … The post TMPC

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed dissatisfaction at the snail pace execution of an ‘Agenda 111’ hospital project at the Kassena-Nankana West District capital Paga in the Upper East Region. The Vice President said it was mind-boggling to see the project at the foundation stage since the contract was awarded early 2021, and … The post Veep

The Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has collaborated with the Ghana National Association of Garages(GAGs) to transfer modern technology to members to improve the informal sector of the country. As part of the collaboration, members of the Garages would be trained in the theoretical aspect of what they were already engaged in doing, and be certificated … The post KsTU, GAGs sign

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has begun a four-day tour of some parts of the Ashanti Region. As part of the tour, which began yesterday, the President would inaugurate some projects, such as a residential accommodation for judges of the Court of Appeal at Danyame. The sod cutting for the commencement of work on … The post President Akufo-Addo tours Ashanti Region

The Paramount Chief of Okanta Traditional Area in the Suhum Municipality, Nana Baffour Kwaku Okanta III, has called on the government to complete abandoned projects in the area, and undertake new ones to spur their socio-economic development. Apart from a hospital project which has stalled for many years, residents say the Okanta M/A Junior High … The post Paramount

The Nkosuohene of Nkawkaw Wawase in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region, Nana Nhyiraba Kwabena Asirifi, has presented mathematical sets and pens to 60 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the Kwahu West District to enable them prepare for the examination. The beneficiary schools include Wawase Methodist, Odumasi Roman School and Wesiwesi … The post Nkawkaw

The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has renewed the longstanding relations between the Dombo family in Duori in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region, and the Bawumia family in Wale Wale in the North East Region. As part of the move, Naa Tikan Dombo III, the Chief of Duori, conferred a chieftaincy … The post Late Dombo family honours veep appeared first on

Mr Yaw Frimpong Addo, the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Manso-Adubia, has called for the strengthening of the grass-root party structures to help retain power in the 2024 general elections. He said building the capacities of the constituency executives, polling station executives, area coordinators and other local structures of the party was … The post Grassroots

Mr Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, former Member of Parliament (MP) for Adenta Constituency, has picked nomination forms to contest for the Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). “I am seeking election as a regional chairman to serve my party and to help recapture power in 2024,” the aspirant said, in Accra, … The post Ashie Moore laces