AG urges Legal Aid Commission to expand services to districts
Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – Dr Dominic A. Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has urged the Legal Aid Commission to expand its services to district-level…
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We must accelerate deployment of digital technology to… – ACP Obeng
By Benjamin Adamafio Commey Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexander Kwaku Obeng says Ghana must accelerate the deployment of digital technology to enforce…
Teaching and learning resume after two-week teachers’ strike
By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – Teaching and learning have resumed in some basic schools in James Town, Accra, following the suspension of a two-week nationwide…
Accra STEM Academy, Malaysian High Commission partner to advance STEM education in Ghana
Accra STEM Academy has partnered with the High Commission of Malaysia in Ghana to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education through mentorship, knowledge-sharing and hands-on learning aimed at preparing young people for a technology-driven future. The initiative seeks to equip students with practical…
Caveman Watches partners with Mfantsipim School for 150th anniversary
Ghanaian watch brand Caveman Watches has partnered with Mfantsipim School to mark the institution’s 150th anniversary, celebrating its history of academic excellence, leadership and service. The partnership brings together the Accra-based watchmaker and the Cape Coast school, which was established in 1876 and is marking…
Traders fear losing livelihoods over Madina Market demolition
Fear and uncertainty have gripped traders at the Madina Market following a planned demolition by the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly, with about 1,000 livelihoods potentially at risk if the exercise goes ahead. The anxiety follows the arrival of military personnel and bulldozers at the market…
Taxi goes up in flames on Teshie Lekma Road
A taxi driver is counting his loses after his car went up in flames on Teshie Lekma Road near Paris Villa on Tuesday evening, The incident left part of the vehicle’s engine compartment and the front of the car completely burnt. According to the GNFS,…
The Hot Chase, Gunshots and More: Watch as suspects destroying Accra-Kumasi Expressway are arrested
President Mahama opens 10th Triennial World Assemblies of God congress
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has called for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among people of different faiths as he…
Osahen Afenyo-Markin vows to pursue case against Sammy Gyamfi despite High Court dismissal
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he will pursue his defamation case against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to its logical conclusion hours after the High Court in Accra set aside his GH cent;15 million suit on procedural grounds .
The illusion of a good deal: Why some everyday money-saving habits may be costing you more
At a busy filling station somewhere in Accra, an attendant rests the pump nozzle inside a sedan’s fuel tank. Seconds after a sharp metallic click signals the tank is full, the attendant glances at the driver and asks a routine question: “Master, should I round…
Nungua Traditional Authority Announces Plastics Factory Project Near Accra-Tema Motorway
Nungua Traditional Authority Announces Plastics Factory Project Near Accra-Tema Motorway
When the cedi becomes a bouquet: Expert calls for review of currency law
By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah, GNA Tema, Oct. 14, GNA – Money is increasingly becoming a symbol of love, honour and celebration at weddings, birthdays, engagements and other social…
Hearts of Oak determined to avoid defeat against Vision FC - Ransford Mensah
Hearts of Oak defender Ransford Mensah has expressed confidence that the Phobians will avoid another defeat against Vision FC when the two sides meet in the Ghana Premier League on Saturday.The Accra-based club will be seeking revenge after losing 1-0 to Vision FC in their…
15 arrested, 6 trucks impounded over sandwinning activities on Kumasi-Accra Expressway
The National Security in the Ashanti region has arrested fifteen individuals for their alleged involvement in sandwinning activities on the Kumasi–Accra Expressway project.
Korle Bu upgrades drug production with new quality assurance equipment
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has acquired new equipment for its Drug Manufacturing Unit to improve production efficiency, strengthen quality assurance and enhance the safety of medicines produced for patients. The equipment, comprising a peristaltic medicine filling machine and a particle inspection machine, is expected to…
Hearts of Oak morale high ahead of Vision FC clash - Ransford Mensah
Hearts of Oak defender Ransford Mensah says morale is high in the camp as the Phobians prepare for their Ghana Premier League match against Vision FC on Saturday.The Accra-based giants head into the encounter on the back of a 1-0 victory over Port City in…
Victor Abdul Rahman: Vision FC cannot afford to drop points against Hearts of Oak
Vision FC midfielder Victor Abdul Rahman says his side must beat Hearts of Oak on Saturday to end their winless run and give their home supporters reason to celebrate.Vision FC will host the Phobians at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema Newtown…
Africa Maritime Security Forum opens in Accra with call for stronger continental cooperation
African security leaders and international partners have called for stronger continental cooperation, intelligence-sharing and sustainable investment to address evolving maritime threats, as the maiden African Maritime Security Forum opened at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra on Wednesday, October 14.
Digital VAT system will not impose additional tax – GRA
By Morkporkpor Anku, GNA Accra, Oct. 14, GNA – The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that its new digital Value Added Tax (VAT) collection system will not…
Government must urgently implement Food Environment Policies to curb NCD deaths, says CAPHA
By Albert Allotey, GNA Accra, Oct. 14, GNA — The Coalition of Actors for Public Health Advocacy (CAPHA) has called on the Government to urgently implement Food Environment…
GRIDCo investigates Mallam substation fire as power restoration continues in Accra
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) is investigating a fire outbreak at its Mallam substation after a fault affected one of the facility’s transformers in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, disrupting electricity supply to parts of Accra.
Kojo Antwi visits US Embassy to discuss music and culture
Ghanaian music legend Kojo Antwi has taken a piece of his musical journey to the United States Embassy in Accra, where he presented an autographed copy of his memoir, Mr. Music Man: The Journey, to Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson. The encounter offered an opportunity for…
Let us all be mentors to our younger generation – President Mahama
By Iddi Yire, Accra, Oct 14, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has urged Christians to mentor the younger generation to pass on the faith, provide godly counsel,…