The Bible Society of Ghana (BSG) has launched a Trauma-Healing mobile app as part of its Trauma Healing Project aimed at restoring hope and comfort to those who suffer pain and other forms of traumatic experiences. It is a Bible-based programme for churches and communities which blends biblical and mental health principles. According to the … The post BSG launches trauma-healing app appeared first on
A total of 22,090 adult birds have been destroyed by the Veterinary Service in Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region, following an outbreak of bird flu on one poultry farm. Feeds and other items that could aid the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) infections to other farms had also been destroyed in line … The post Vet Service destroys 22,090 avian
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday called on his fellow African leaders to prioritise the development of efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure that will help boost intra-Africa trade. President Akufo-Addo (third from right) with some dignitaries at the programme He said it was only through an efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure, streamlined trade processes and … The post Prioritise
An International non-governmental organisation (NGO), Qatar Charity, operating in Ghana, has inaugurated a centralised borehole water project, at Bulenga, in the Upper West Region. The facility that uses solar panel energy to power reservoirs to produce potable water for the residents, formed part of the NGO’s water solutions model initiative in the country. The project, … The post Qatar
The World Bank yesterday approved a $300 million facility to support Ghana to help strengthen the country’s macroeconomic stability and promote economic growth. The facility under the Development Policy Operation for Ghana, a concessional loan to support the country’s budget execution, is a contribution by the World Bank’s International Development Association to help Ghana’s economic … The post WB
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has called on political actors to take up leading roles in the preservation of the country’s peace and unity in the upcoming general elections. According to him, as people with large following, it was incumbent on political actors to promote peaceful elections through their “words … The post Preserve country’s
I have reviewed this book, titled “Random Thoughts on the Political History of British Togoland” and as a Political Scientist with over twenty years of experience in Teaching and Research in many areas of politics, including the political history of Ghana, I can say without equivocation that the book has come at the right time. … The post “Random Thoughts on the Political
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is targeting to collect GH¢146 billion revenue this year. This represents a 37.73 per cent increase in the GH¢106 billion collected in 2023. As part of efforts to ensure the realisation of the target, Commissioner General of GRA, Rev. Amishaddai Owusu – Amoah, said the Authority was employing international best … The post GRA targets GH¢146bn in
Three hundred young women, including those with disabilities, are being economically powered under a project dubbed, ‘Economic Inclusion of Marginalised Women Living in Urban Centres.’ Funded by Coca-Cola Foundation with an amount of $200,000, and championed by Network of Women in Growth, Ghana (NEWIG), the beneficiaries are being trained in mushroom farming, snail farming and … The post 300
On Tuesday, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) gave the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw a 15-per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) it has planned to charge on electricity consumed by a category of domestic customers. According to the TUC, it has sighted a circular originating from the Ministry of Finance, dated December 12, 2023 … The post Use dialogue to resolve 15% electricity
Angola officially checked themselves into the Round of 16 of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday in a Group D match played at Yamoussoukro’s Charles Konan Banny Stadium. A goal in each half by Cristovao “Mabululu” Paciencia and Ambrosini “Zini” Salvador … The post Angola secure
In an apparent response to a rallying call for the sack of Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, following the team’s dismal performance at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has relieved the coach of his duties. The action was contained in an FA statement issued late Monday. The Executive Council … The post Hughton sacked after Ghana AFCON group stage
A police Constable stationed at the Enchi District Police Command, has died in an accident on the Kwahu-Omanpe Road in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. The body of Constable Prince Amoah, had since been deposited at the Agyapa funeral home for autopsy and preservation. Three police personnel who survived are currently receiving … The post Policeman dies in road
The Accra High Court has ordered the court registrar to provide defence counsel for Safina Mohammed Adizatu, who is on trial for allegedly murdering her boyfriend, with the list of jurors in the case. According to the court, the provision of the list should be done before the next adjourned date, February 27, 2024, and … The post Ashaley Botwe murder
Six out of nine persons, who attempted to overthrow the government in 2019, have been sentenced to death by hanging by the Accra High Court on Wednesday. The convicts, including three soldiers and three civilian employees of the Ghana Armed Forces, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason and high treason by a three-member … The post Attempted coup plot: 6
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has stressed the need for Ghana and Germany to deepen bilateral and economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries. According to him, both countries operated a similar economic structure with the Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises leading job and employment creation. Mr Ofori-Atta stated this during the Ghana … The post Ghana,
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the government to withdraw the Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity on residential customers within seven days. “We are giving government up to January 31, 2024 to withdraw the letter, if by that time the Minister of Finance has not given the directive to Electricity Company of Ghana … The post TUC kicks against 15%
Work on the 7.5-kilometre Teshie Link Road, in the Ledzokuku Municipality, has been suspended due to non-payment of funds, an inspection by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has revealed. Awarded on October 18, 2019, the dual carriageway project had an original contract duration of 18 months, with original contract summing up to GH¢87,883,590. … The post Work
The Ministry of Transport yesterday presented 14 Mitsubishi pickups to some Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to support effective monitoring and coordination of the Coastal Fish Landing Sites and Fishing Ports Projects along the country’s coastal belt. They included, Nzema East Municipal, Ahanta West Municipal, Keta Municipal, Komenda- Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipal, Abura – Asebu Kwamankese … The post Transport
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ghana, has encouraged associations in the fisheries sector to formulate policies on ILO Convention 188, to eliminate forced labour and promote decent work. The Work in Fishing Convention (C188), currently being ratified by Ghana, aims to ensure that fishers have decent work conditions on board fishing vessels with regard to … The post ILO
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