President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has suspended Mr Yaw Danso, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Bosome Freho, over his alleged involvement in illegal mining “galamsey” in the district. This comes after the leaking of a video in which he was allegedly encouraging “galamsey” activities in the area. The suspension is contained in a letter from … The post Bosome Freho DCE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has pledged its support for the ratification of the Africa Disability Protocol (ADP). The ADP is a human rights treaty that addresses forms of discrimination affecting people with disabilities living in African countries, including harmful practices, beliefs and superstitions. It was adopted in 2018 by the African … The post Govt

Nigeria and Cameroon have expressed interest in joining the alliance for economic relations on cocoa between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, the two-leading cocoa-producing countries in the world. This was expressed by the respective representatives of Nigeria and Cameroon, who addressed the Steering Committee of the Côte d’Ivoire – Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) at a meeting … The post Nigeria,

The Twifo Buabin Development Association (TBDA) has appealed to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Akwasi Amoako Atta, to as a matter of urgency, construct the road from Dunkwa – On – Offin to Buabin in the Central Region. The Association said the road had been in a very bad state for over a decade … The post TBDA appeals for construction of Dunkwa-on-Offinso

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has expressed worry that some people are ignoring the role of hygiene in their lives, resulting in high incidence of diseases. She noted that achieving universal hand hygiene was a complex issue that needed a joint effort and collaboration among relevant stakeholders, towards sustainable … The post Don’t

Before the advent of orthodox medical practice and related medicines, healthcare involved what is now termed as traditional or herbal medicine. Even at a point in history when orthodox medical practice had taken root in the country, some people, particularly rural dwellers and others seen as traditionalists or conservatives, continued to prefer herbal medicine. Those … The post Be

The Medical Director of Saint Lucy Eye Clinic has been ordered to appear before the High Court in Accra with medical records on Dr Stephen Opuni, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD. Dr Opuni and two others are facing 27 charges, including defrauding by false pretences, willfully causing financial loss to the state, money … The post COCOBOD

The Accra Circuit Court has remanded 30 persons in police custody, for allegedly attacking the Neoplan Police Station, at Nkrumah Circle, in Accra.  The accused have been charged for conspiring to cause unlawful damage and stealing two AK47 Riffles. Their pleas were not taken and ordered by the Court presided over by Mrs Afia Owusua … The post 30 remanded for

The Accra High Court has adjourned to October 21, the case involving Oliver Barker-Vormavor, the Convener of FixTheCountry, who is on a treason felony charge. Lawyers of Barker-Vormavor had filed an application seeking to quash the Bill of Indictment against the Convener. Baker-Vormavor was committed by an Ashiaman District Court to stand trial at the … The post Barker-Vormavor