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Prez. Mahama vows to keep inflation in single digits after sharp decline
Posted on with No CommentPresident John Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to sustaining inflation within single digits, following a marked drop in the rate to 3.2 per cent. The President said the achievement forms part of a broader strategy to stabilise the economy … Read more →
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Virtuous Boardroom supports over 300 females with 6 months supply of sanitary pads
Posted on | CommentAs part of efforts to end period poverty, a not for profit organisation based in Western Region, Virtuous Boardroom has supported over 300 females with 6 months supply of sanitary pads. Joining millions across the world to celebrate the ‘Menstrual … Read more →
Gov’t releases over 400 acres of state lands to Asantehene
Posted on | CommentGovernment has released a portion of state lands at the Ridge Residential Area in Kumasi to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. According to the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, the release has been made to the Asantehene on behalf of and in trust … Read more →
17yr-old boy dies after being struck by lightning at Ho Bankoe
Posted on | CommentA 17-year-old boy has met his untimely death at Bankoe a suburb of Ho in the Volta Region after he was allegedly struck by lightning while selling coconut. Two other persons who were close to the boy were also struck … Read more →
Wilson Arthur appointed Chair of Radio Rights Synchronization Advisory Committee
Posted on | CommentChairman of the MTN FA Cup Committee and Media magnate Wilson Arthur has been appointed as Chairman of the Radio Rights Synchronization Advisory Committee. Other Members are, Akwasi Agyemang – Chairman of the Division One League Board and former Group … Read more →
GBA offers GH¢20,000 bounty for info on killers of lawyer Badombie
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has said it has noted with grave concern the upsurge in armed robbery and other violent crimes in Ghana. Making reference to last Saturday’s incident were a lawyer, Richard Badombie, was reportedly attacked and killed … Read more →
Monkeypox Outbreak: What you need to know about it
Posted on | CommentMonkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the Monkeypox virus and can be spread from animals to humans by coming into contact with blood, body fluids and lesions of infected animals (squirrels, rats, monkeys and others). The Ghana Health Service … Read more →
Takoradi-born becomes first female Vessel Commanding Officer in Ghana Navy
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Navy has appointed Lieutenant Commander Priscilla Ami Dogbeda Dzokoto as the Commanding Officer of a Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) ANKOBRA, the first female in Ghana’s naval history. A statement signed by the Director of the Department of Public … Read more →
Full list of winners: WR NPP elections – OKT is General Secretary
Posted on | CommentThe contest for executive positions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western Region attracted a total of 30 aspirants who filed to contest the various positions in the party. They were vetted and cleared by a nine-member Vetting … Read more →
Kofi Kinaata, Sefa Kayi, Nana Aba, others appointed ambassadors of “See something, say something” campaign
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of National Security has appointed some Ghanaian celebrities and media personalities as ambassadors of the “See something, say something” campaign. The campaign encourages the public to be vigilant of the activities of suspicious characters and report such activities … Read more →
Pope Francis appoints Wa Bishop as Cardinal
Posted on | CommentBishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of the Wa Catholic Diocese has been appointed a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. He is among 21 other new cardinals named by Pope Francis who will take up post at the Vatican in August; 16 … Read more →
Texas shooting: Gunman sent messages before deadly attack
Posted on | CommentThe gunman responsible for a deadly school shooting in Texas sent messages about the attack minutes before it happened, the state governor says. Greg Abbott said gunman Salvador Ramos promised to shoot his grandmother and then “shoot up a school”. … Read more →
Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession
Posted on | CommentThe head of the World Bank has warned that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause a global recession as the price of food, energy and fertiliser jump. David Malpass told a US business event on Wednesday that it is difficult … Read more →
Elon Musk’s net worth plummets again
Posted on | CommentSpaceX and Tesla Inc chief executive Elon Musk’s net worth has dropped below US$200billion again. Tesla’s share price fell 7% overnight knocking Musk’s net worth to a mere US$192.7bn. Musk remains the world’s richest person even so and is still … Read more →
MiDA hands over 33kv Ellen Moran substation to ECG
Posted on | CommentThe Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has handed over a 33 KiloVolt Primary Substation in Kanda in the Greater Accra region to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The substation, named after retired Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) employee, Ellen Kavanagh Moran … Read more →
Accra to host Intentional Wealth Concourse and Mentoring Summit
Posted on | CommentThe Wealth Concourse and Mentoring Summit is set to come off on Sunday, May 29 near the British Council in Accra. Aside from the Intentional Wealth Concourse and Mentoring Summit, a book signing is also scheduled to take place at … Read more →
‘See something, Say something’ campaign launched
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry for National Security has launched a citizens’ awareness campaign aimed at protecting the country against terrorist attacks. The campaign, dubbed: “See something, say something”, encourages the public to be vigilant of the activities of suspicious characters and report … Read more →
No confirmed case of Monkeypox in Western Region – GHS
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Health Service (GHS) has denied reports suggesting the detection of monkeypox in the Western Region. A social media post had alleged that the country had recorded its first case of monkeypox in the region. The GHS has thus … Read more →
Presidential jet to undergo major repair works – Defence Minister
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo may be compelled to use commercial flights for all his foreign travels for the next four months as JoyNews has been informed that the presidential jet is due for major repair works. According to the Defence Minister, Dominic … Read more →
Northern Region: Polio virus discovered in samples of water
Posted on | CommentThe Polio virus has been discovered in samples of water scooped from some drains in the Sagnerigu municipality and the Tamale metropolis in the Northern Region. The virus, which causes paralysis, was discovered in a routine surveillance carried out by … Read more →
Sunyani: Woman dumps twin babies in well
Posted on | CommentA 20-year-old woman, Ellian Zumeseh, is in the grip of the Sunyani Police for allegedly and deliberately dumping her three-month-old male twins in a well. The twins was found dead in the well. The police said the well is in the … Read more →
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