We’ll demolish structures on waterways to curb flooding – AMA
The Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) may demolish all structures in the capital that are in waterways. This will be in addition to constructing and desilting major drains in a bid…
Revenue from cocoa and oil to support trade balance in 2018 – Standard Bank
Ghana’s balance of trade is set to receive support from cocoa export and oil production revenues this year according to researchers at Standard Bank, parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana.…
LPG retailers to strike on Monday over cylinder circulation policy
The Association of LPG retailers will embark on a strike across the nation on Monday over the government’s plan to implement the cylinder re-circulation policy. This means consumers will not…
IGP Calls For Professionalism; Cooperation In The National Interest
Mr David Asante-Apeatu, the Inspector General of Police, Thursday, called for calm following the tension arising from Wednesday’s clashes between some Police and military officers in Tamale. He said Military-Police…
Drug Agencies Declare War On Tramadol Abuse In UWR
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in partnership with Narcotics Control Board and Pharmacy Council on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a six-hour forum on combating Tramadol abuse and illicit drugs in…
ALARMING: Over 6,000 HIV-AIDS Mothers Not On Treatment
It has emerged that an estimated 6,215 mothers with HIV and AIDS in need of antiretroviral (ART) drugs are not on the treatment. According to available data, out of an…
Over 50% Of Pupils Can’t Read – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has painted a gloomy picture of the country’s basic educational sub-sector. According to the organization, just about 40% of basic school pupils are…
Ghana Is Committed To Pursuing French As A Second Language – Education Minister
The Minister for Education and MP for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has underscored Ghana’s commitment to promoting the teaching and learning of French as a second official language…
Upper West Chief Declares Zero Tolerance For Child Marriage
Kuoro Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia V, the Paramount Chief of the Zini Traditional Area, has declared zero tolerance for child marriage and gender-based violence against women, a situation that is…
Ghana’s Marine Drive Project – A looming threat or planning opportunity
On Friday December 15, 2017, the President Nana Akufo Addo cut sod for the commencement of work on the Marine Drive Project in Accra, at a ceremony attended by chiefs,…