Financial hardship cause of rapid rise in LGBT activities – Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has said the rapid rise in activities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) can be attributed to financial hardships. He said the increase in the country’s population,…
Stakeholders bemoan limited awareness on climate change issues
Kasa Initiative Ghana, a non – governmental organization has held a stakeholder meeting to discuss progress associated with climate change which is a key feature under the Sustainable Development Goal…
New labour laws in Qatar benefiting migrant workers a ‘momentous step forward’: ILO
New legislation in Qatar which will allow foreign workers to freely change jobs and leave the country without the approval of their employers, has been praised by the International Labour…
Commercial flight takes off in Wa
Commercial flights to the Upper West Regional capital, Wa, started last Tuesday when Africa World Airlines (AWA) operated the maiden flight to the Wa Airport. Commercial flights to Wa are…
Zoompak inaugurates waste transfer station in Accra
ACHIMOTA Solid Waste Transfer Station has been inaugurated in Accra. The new site has the capacity to hold at least, 2,000 tonnes of waste daily. It is operated by Zoompak,…
Tuberculosis infections declining, but not fast enough among poor, marginalised: UN health agency
A staggering 1.5 million people died from tuberculosis (TB) last year, the UN health agency said on Thursday, in an appeal for far greater funding and political support to eradicate…
Traditional festivals important drivers to grow the tourism sector
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, has said Ghana’s traditional festivals are important drivers to grow the country’s tourism sector and reiterated government’s efforts in achieving that.…
Psychologist urges universities to re-orient lecturers on sexual harassment
Psychologist and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Collins Badu Agyeman, has called for proper orientation on sexual harassment for lecturers. According to him, legal orientation should be given…
Prioritize NABCo recruits for permanent employment – Nana Addo to MDAs
President Nana Akufo-Addo has asked the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) currently engaging the services of personnel of the Nations Builders Corps (NABCo) to give them priority when filling…
Death toll from Upper East Region downpour hits 29
Two more people have been confirmed dead following the torrential rainfall that hit the Upper East Region recently. This brings the death toll so far to 29. A total of…
