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2026 is the make-or-break year for Ghana’s cannabis industry – Chamber
Posted on with No CommentThe Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has called for a careful and coordinated implementation of Ghana’s medicinal and industrial cannabis policy in 2026 to maximise economic benefits while safeguarding the public interest. Dr Mark Darko, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, said … Read more →
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Water disruption in Eastern Accra to be rectified Wednesday
Posted on | CommentGhana Water Limited (GWCL) has announced ongoing water supply disruptions in the eastern part of Greater Accra, affecting areas such as Dodowa, Oyibi, Frafraha, Adenta, Madina, Ashongman, Haatso, La, Osu, Kanda, Airport Residential Area, Legon, and surrounding communities. The disruptions, … Read more →
Boat Publications unveils new company with focus on Children’s development through creative writing
Posted on | CommentA popular publication house in Ghana, Boat Publications marked the launch of a new venture with an event that underscored the significance of creative writing in children’s growth and development. Held on August 24, 2024, at the Ibis Styles Hotel … Read more →
Police arrest 3 persons in connection with robbery at East Legon
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service through an intelligence-led operation has arrested three persons in connection with a robbery incident which took place at East Legon in Accra on 18th August, 2024. The suspects were arrested in a series of coordinated Police … Read more →
New US Embassy Ghana visa application website goes live
Posted on | CommentThe U.S. Embassy in Accra has officially transitioned to a new visa services provider, effective August 26, 2024. The change marks the end of access to the previous provider’s website and services, which were discontinued on August 16, 2024. All … Read more →
Inflation to end 2024 between 15% and 18% – Deloitte
Posted on | CommentGhana’s inflation is expected to decline to between 15% and 18% by the end of 2024, Deloitte has revealed in its West Africa Economic Outlook. It is expected to decline further in 2025, reaching below 10.0% in 2026 all things … Read more →
Male Fertility: Doctor lists 5 sperm conditions that cause infertility; suggests practical ways to improve
Posted on | CommentA common thing associated with male infertility has to do with the sperm, explains medical doctor Samuel Gyedu Owusu of the St. Anthony’s Catholic Hospital in Dzodze, Volta Region. Mostly, whenever a couple faces infertility, it is widely assumed that … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo commissions School Junction-Borteyman-Motorway project
Posted on | CommentIn a significant milestone for Ghana’s infrastructure development, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the highly anticipated School Junction-Borteyman-Motorway project, marking a major achievement in the government’s efforts to improve mobility and connectivity in the country. The 5.8km dual … Read more →
Otumfuo destools Chiefs over galamsey
Posted on | CommentIn a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August … Read more →
Detained Ghanaian migrant dies in Brazil Airport
Posted on | CommentA 39-year-old Ghanaian migrant has died while being detained at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, raising concerns about human rights violations in the airport’s handling of migrants. The man, whose cause of death remains undisclosed, passed away on August … Read more →
Fire destroys shops at Kasoa new market
Posted on | CommentProperty worth thousands of Ghana cedis were destroyed on Sunday when fire gutted several shops at the Kasoa New Market. The incident happened barely 24hours after another disaster involving a building collapse claimed three lives and injured dozens. Sunday was … Read more →
3 Persons dead in Kasoa collapsed building
Posted on | CommentOne of the victims of the collapsed building in Kasoa, who was in critical condition, is now responding to treatment. Three others died from the collapse. On Saturday August 24, 2024 a two-storey building under construction at Kasoa Asempa down … Read more →
Otumfuo’s son passes away
Posted on | CommentThe usually vibrant Central Business District of Kumasi’s Adum has been transformed into a somber and serene atmosphere as the community observes the 40th-day funeral rites of the late Akyempihene Nana Adusei Poku, the first son of the revered Otumfuo … Read more →
$111m judgement debt is not a fresh case – Godfred Dame clarifies US Court order
Posted on | CommentThe $111 million judgment debt case awarded in favour of Ghana Power Generation Company by the court in the United States is not a new case, Attorney-General Godfred Dame has said. He explained that this award was given way back … Read more →
US Supreme Court won’t allow LGBT student protection in certain states
Posted on | CommentThe U.S Supreme Court declined on Friday to let President Joe Biden’s administration enforce a key part of a new rule protecting LGBT students from discrimination in schools and colleges based on gender identity in 10 Republican-led states that had challenged it. The … Read more →
Auditor-General reports 41.6% drop in public sector financial irregularities
Posted on | CommentFinancial irregularities among public boards, corporations, and other statutory institutions decreased by GHS6.2 billion in 2023, according to the Auditor-General’s report. For the period ending December 31, 2023, the total irregularities recorded a 41.6 per cent reduction (GHS6,260,178,686), dropping from … Read more →
World Bank set to disburse $1bn to Ghana to help stabilise economy
Posted on | CommentThe World Bank is planning to disburse US$1 billion over the next 12 months to help in stabilising Ghana’s economy, and support private businesses. This is in addition to a $1.6 billion already disbursed for Ghana since last year to … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo calls for rethinking of Africa’s dev’t cooperation framework
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana urged African leaders and international development partners to critically reassess the current development cooperation framework. Speaking on the theme “The Limits of the … Read more →
Apostle Agyenim Boateng apologises to Bola Ray and EIB Network
Posted on | CommentGospel radio host and preacher, Apostle Agyenim Boateng, has publicly issued an unreserved apology to former boss Bola Ray and the entire EIB Network brand. The highly-regarded presenter, subsequent to his departure from Kasapa FM, a subsidiary of EIB Network … Read more →
Nursing training ‘alawa’ increases enrolment
Posted on | CommentThe Principal of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Sekondi, Alhaji Abdul-Karim Boakye Yiadom, has denied assertions that the reintroduction of the nursing training allowance has caused the various nursing training colleges to reduce intake of students. He, however, … Read more →
WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency
Posted on | CommentThe World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency. WHO convened its emergency mpox committee amid concerns that a deadlier strain of the virus, clade Ib, had reached four previously unaffected provinces in Africa. This strain … Read more →
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