Ghana lost an estimated GH¢43 million in 2014 as a result of fraudulent practices in the petroleum sector, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)?of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Alhassan Tampuli, has disclosed.
According to him…
Urination is the body's way of getting rid of excess water as well as wastes. While this is an important function for survival, urinating too frequently can interfere with a woman's quality of life.
Frequent trips to the bathroom, not s…
The Department of Agriculture in the Volta Region, has engaged more than 100 unemployed graduates from agricultural institutions as Extension Agents for government’s “Planting for food and jobs,” programme in the Region.
The recruits w…
Sissamba Empire, a Real Estate Firm, has been launched at Ardeyman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.
The firm is into the sale of lands, buildings, as well as provision of construction related services and propert…
Sore throat, runny or stuffed nose, cough, headache - the symptoms of the common cold have gripped us all at one point or another. According to a new study, however, the severity of such symptoms may depend on one's feelings of loneliness.…
Participants and delegates of the maiden Law Conference of the Faculty of Law, University of Professional Studies, Accra, have called for a comprehensive national policy on land tenure system.
A communiqué issued at the end of the conf…
The third edition of the Medical Excellence Awards (MEA) was launched in Accra yesterday with a call on government to institute national awards for health workers to boost their morale and appreciate their efforts to development.
Dr Daw…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, inaugurated the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms Executive Committee to evaluate and review technical issues related to the management of the country's finances.
The committee is spec…
The Rotary Club of Accra-Labone has presented 30 wheelchairs to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra as part of the club's Wheels for Hope project.
The project aims to donate over 100 wheelchairs to health facilities across the country.
…
The President of the Presbyterian University College, Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Adow Obeng, has challenged universities to have a balance between what he called ‘academic and professional degrees’.
He observed that most professional degrees i…
The Helsinki Commission has condemned the pending legal action to ban Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia, and urged the government of that country to drop the case immediately.
Statements from the Commission said the government of Russia…
Reverend Dr Sam Okae -Adjei, Director for Institute of Open and Distance Learning at the Koforidua Technical University, has proposed the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to solve the falling standards of education in scho…
Ghana will in November be reviewed under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism by the United Nations Human Rights Council on the performance on its human rights situations in the country.
The Council reviewed Ghana previously a…
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has step-up the fight against corruption through execution of the tenets of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP).
Mr Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, CHRAJ Commiss…
The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has urged Ghanaians, especially students, to patronise the French Learning and Documentation Centre of the Authority.
Mrs Rebecca Akita, the Acting Executive Director, GhLA, said the core objective of …
The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has launched the maiden edition of its Professional Master Class Programme. The programme, which is a week-long engagement with industry, was designed to give students industrial experi…
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen, has called on investors to buy into the government’s industrial transformation agenda to help develop the country. According to him, the basis of the government’s agenda was to create…
The management of the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has earmarked US$100 million to support the government's one district, one factory initiative. The bank says it is also ready to support any entity that ventures into the initiative with …
The agitation of the new Takoradi community for the reconstruction of the road had paid off with a temporary levelling of the road to pave way for actual construction work to begin.
City officials together with management of the Tako…
Mr Cecil Sunkwa Mills, General Manager, Multichoice Ghana (MCG), says 600 subscribers have been rewarded with an upgrade of their subscription to a higher package at no extra cost.
He explained that these subscribers who for instance pa…
Government would make allocation in the next budget to support the creation of cyber security infrastructure and technologies needed to fight cybercrime, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekufful, the Minister of Communications, has said.
The move, s…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched its ‘underprivileged identification’ system at Adaklu Waya in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region.
The NHIA in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Socia…
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana on Wednesday implored government to include Urban Agriculture (gardening) in its policy of “Planting for Food and Jobs” to curb unemployment among the youth.
Mrs Victoria Adongo, Programmes Coord…
Obstetric Fistula (OBF) occurs when there is an abnormal hole between the vagina, rectum or the bladder, following prolonged labour during childbirth. This causes the woman to leak either urine or faeces or both.
OBF is a global problem…
The Minister of Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr Anthony Akoto Osei has said that the Bank of Ghana Governor’s resignation was expected.
To him, Dr Abdul-Nashiru Issahaku’s resignation after only 12 months in office and following the chang…
The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) has launched the Greater Accra Regional Safety Campaign ahead of Easter to ensure that proper safety regulations are adhered to before and during the festivities.
The National Easter Road Safe…
‘India Business Day’ seminar has been held in Accra with a call for the two countries to deepen their economic cooperation and collaboration for mutual benefits.
The business interaction event which was organised by the World Trade Cent…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) is urging all final year students to desist from any form of examination malpractices and to conduct themselves in a manner that is dignified and commendable.
A statement issued and copied to the Ghana N…
The Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) says the government has approved an upward adjustment of national service personnel allowances from GH¢350.00 to GH¢559.04 monthly with effect from 1st April, 2017.
In a statement issu…
Ghanaian troops on international peacekeeping mission in Lebanon have been recognized for professionalism and outstanding performance. They were presented with peace medals by the United Nations (UN) at a ceremony held at Al Qawzah in Sou…
The Regentropfen College of Applied Sciences has fashioned out a number of pragmatic study programmes to empower its graduates to become self-employed after the completion of their programmes.
The College which is accredited by th…
Mr David Asante- Apeatu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has noted that the actions and inactions of few Police personnel are unfortunately often highlighted to overshadow the good efforts and achievements of the majority.
He sai…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on workers to eschew the habit of using working hours for prayer sessions.
He said the economic transformation the nation desired would not be possible if workers continued to spend worki…
The neglect of mental health and related issues has made it difficult to get data on mental health, including suicide, the Director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Pinaman Appau, has indicated.
She said the situation had also led …
Lack of potable water has compelled residents of three communities in the East Gonja District of the Northern Region to compete with animals for drinking water from two dugouts in their communities.
Residents of the three communities na…
The Brong-Ahafo Regional Road Safety Committee, on Wednesday expressed concern about the construction of unauthorised speed ramps on some major highways in the region.
The committee has therefore appealed to the Ghana Highways Au…
Friends of the Nation (FoN), an environmental non-governmental organisation has commended the Government for ratifying the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty to protect human health and th…
Dr Mumuni Fuseini, Northern Regional Co-ordinator for Mental Health at Health Directorate, has said about 10.1 percent of the world’s population suffer from various mental illnesses.
This, he explained, means that one in four people is …
Ms. Mary Awelana Addah, Programmes Manager of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has called for concerted effort to plug loopholes in the country’s anti-corruption laws.
She spoke of the need for stronger advocacy campaign to expand …
The College for Community and Organizational Development (CCOD), a Sunyani-based technical university, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Open Mind Africa, an educational service provider in China.
The two educational instit…
The Water Research Institute (WRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has organised a workshop to deliberate on the viability of groundwater as an alternative supply of water to curb the issue of shortages across the cou…
Residents and drivers of New Takoradi community, a suburb of Takoradi on Wednesday demonstrated and burnt lorry tyres on both ends of the road linking the Metropolis to the industrial of the community.
The demonstration was in demand f…
Teachers in Bawku have been urged to develop the character of students to exhibit love and peace, as well as empower them to contribute to improve society.
Mr Ababu Afelibik, the Upper East Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Associ…
The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) has launched a crime prevention campaign and unveiled security plans to deal with crimes within the Region.
The programme which is aimed at reducing crime and maintaining p…
Management of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) in the Central Region has issued a 21 day ultimatum to encroachers of its land to stop forthwith any development as they do so at their own risk.
It has therefore asked the encroachers…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia North, Mr. Collins Amankwah has presented an ambulance and large quantity of medical consumables to the Buokrom and the Moshie Zongo Health Centres in his constituency. The vehicle was bought from …
Mr Sulemana Alhassan, the Upper West Regional Minister, has promised to give special attention to the development of the Wa West District following the district’s abysmal performance in the District League Table (DLT) rankings.
He said …
The Vice-President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that a number of key national institutions are currently working together to deal with the menace of illegal mining (galamsey). “The whole country will soon see a massive change in…
Increasing equality, managing rural urban transitions, and investing in sustainable infrastructure are keys to unlocking prosperity in Asia-Pacific.
Some 400 million people in Asia and the Pacific still confront poverty as part of their…
In no other sector does technology hold such potential to save and improve the lives of African citizens than healthcare. And when world-leading medical research combined with expert local insights meet the latest in cloud-based technology…
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