One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds: new UN health agency report
Despite progress in national prevention strategies, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General lamented on Monday, highlighting key findings of the agency’s latest report on global suicide…
332 Human traffickers probed between 2016 and 2018
A total of 332 human traffickers were investigated between 2016 and 2018 across the country. Out of the number, only 53 were prosecuted and 30 others still have their dockets…
GRA directs telcos to start charging revised Communication Service Tax
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed the Telecom Operators to start charging their customers the revised Communication Service Tax. The directive JoyBusiness understands was contained in a letter to…
Need for increased budgetary allocation for quality mental health in Ghana: Some reflections
The World Health Organisation defines Mental Health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can…
U S, Ghana sign agreement to increase investments in agriculture
The governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Ghana signed a Declaration of Partnership at the African Green Revolution Forum hosted in Accra. The Declaration launches…
Rural Banks pledge to offer more credit facilities to farmers
Twenty Four Rural and Community Bank Managers across the country have pledged their commitment to offer credit facilities to farmers with Warehouse Receipts from certified warehouses. The bank managers also…
Maiden Ghana Integrity Awards slated for December 9
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has launched an award scheme meant to recognise the efforts of outstanding individuals and public sector institutions making significant contributions to the fight against corruption.…
New technologies, artificial intelligence aids fight against global terrorism
Although terrorists have become skilled at manipulating the Internet and other new technologies, artificial intelligence or AI, is a powerful tool in the fight against them, a top UN counter-terrorism…
Cleanest city vision risks failure as Kpone, Gbalahi landfill sites pose danger to residents
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may attract a zero score on his performance card as far as his Jamestown Declaration is concerned-when he boldly stated his vision to make Accra…
Commonwealth Office, partners resolve to fight kidnapping, terrorism
Partners at the just ended Commonwealth Speaker Series are urging government to find solutions to poverty, youth unemployment, lack of inclusivity which are the triggers of the twin-disaster of kidnapping…
