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No canoe will be allowed into Ghana for the next 3 years – Fisheries Minister
Add a CommentThe Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has announced measures to tackle the impact of illegal fishing on the economy. The measures include the announcement of a Moratorium on new Artisanal Canoe Entrants which takes effect from … Read more →
Police officers receive most bribes in Ghana – Report
Add a CommentA damning 2022 corruption report on Ghana has shed light on the pervasive issue of bribery within the country’s public sector. According to the findings, police officers have emerged as the most susceptible to bribery among all public officials, with … Read more →
Ghana is a tolerant society, I hope it remains like this towards LGBTQI+ community – US Ambassador Palmer
Add a CommentGhana has been a welcoming and tolerant society for all the years, the United States Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer has observed. She expressed hope that this would be extended to the LGBTQI+ community. Madam Parler said these after warning … Read more →
Ghana maintains FIFA ranking
Add a CommentBlack Stars have maintained their 59th spot in the latest Coca-Cola FIFA rankings, with no movement up or down. Despite experiencing a slight decrease of 4.88 points in the June rankings, it did not affect their overall position on the … Read more →
Ghana, Italy renew co-operation ties
Add a CommentGhana and Italy have renewed their commitments to deepening the ties of co-operation and the bonds of friendship that exist between the two countries, as well as to continue to explore areas of mutual interests for the benefit of their … Read more →
Shisha rate higher in girls than boys; Over 5,000 youth smoke cigarettes daily in Ghana – Report
Add a CommentSubstance abuse and substance use disorder have become a topic of concern for everyone in the nation and across the globe. A report by the consultative committee to combat drug menace in schools established that about 54.1% of boys in … Read more →
Ghana, Portugal strengthen defence and economic ties
Add a CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, have signed bilateral instruments of co-operation in the areas of defence, political consultation and trade. This latest form of engagement, President Akufo-Addo said, would go a long … Read more →
Ghana to launch HIV self-testing July 19
Add a CommentPreparations are underway by the National Planning Committee (NPC) for the official launch of HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) in the country on July 19. The launch, which will be held at Omanye Aba Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), is … Read more →
3.2 million vehicles registered in Ghana as at 2022 – Transport Minister
Add a CommentMr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister for Transport has said the sector remains a major source of green gas emissions, slowing down the nation’s effort to achieve the global target of net-zero emissions by 2025. He said this was due … Read more →
Man pleads guilty to illegally shipping firearms from US to Ghana
Add a CommentA Columbia man has pleaded guilty to illegally shipping firearms out of the US via the Port of Baltimore, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office. Eric Nana Kofi Ampong Coker, age 41, of Columbia, Maryland, last week pleaded guilty … Read more →
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