The Water Resources Commission is developing a Legislative Instrument (LI) to regulate the discharge of water in all its control form into water bodies. The Legislative Instrument would also prescribe acceptable levels of pollution of all freshwater and estuarine water bodies and for the management of activities under riparian buffer zones. It is being done […] The post Water Resources Commission

The world’s oceans are facing an unprecedented crisis, with overfishing and destructive fishing practices threatening the very survival of marine ecosystems. One crucial strategy for mitigating this crisis is enforcing closed fishing seasons, a measure that has been shown to have a significant positive impact on fish populations and the environment. In this article, we […] The post A Sea Of Change: Sustainable

The nationwide strike declared by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has taken effect, with members abandoning their offices in compliance with the declaration. Most offices in the Ministries were closed when the Ghana News Agency visited the Ministries Wednesday morning. Only a few workers, including security persons were seen in […] The post CLOGSAG strike: Workers desert

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu was not part of his discussion with the South-East governors in Enugu State on Tuesday.  The former President and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues. According to a statement on Wednesday by […] The post I didn’t

Businessman Richard Jakpa says the accessories for the 30 ambulances cleared by the government from the port cannot be traced. Previously, the assertion was that the accessories of the ambulances are still at the Tema Port, but the local agent of Big Sea says otherwise. According to him, the government have cleared the accessories and […] The post Accessories for 30 ambulances

The manager of Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, also known as Chef Smith, has insisted that he and his client received an official email from the Guinness World Records office crowning him as a record holder. This comes after the body denied claims made by Chef Smith on 2 July 2024, that he had been declared a title […] The post Manager insists Chef Smith received

Popular Ghanaian Rapper, Strongman Burner, was recently involved in a road accident on the Mamponteng road in the Ashanti Region. The incident, which has garnered attention from fans and the media, occurred when the rapper’s vehicle was rear-ended by a Sprinter car attempting a reckless overtaking maneuver. According to reports, the accident happened when the […] The post Strongman involved

Artiste and Entrepreneur, Shatta Wale has revealed that he invested over $2 million to start his ride-hailing business, Shaxi. In a live session with his fans, the musician explained his motivation behind launching the service, which is his desire to provide job opportunities and support for others. He revealed he aims to see other people, […] The post I started Shaxi with over $2m – Shatta Wale

In an industry where overnight success stories often overshadow the long, arduous journeys of many artists, Loveland Adjetey Jnr, better known by his stage name Brayny, stands out with his authentic narrative. With the release of his first EP, “Believe The Come Up,” Brayny offers a profound glimpse into his personal journey, filled with highs, […] The post Brayny Releases First EP, ‘Believe

Polling Station Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ahafo-Ano South East Community of Sabronum, in the Ashanti region, have threatened to suspend working for the party, ahead of the December General Elections. The agitations of the Polling Station Executives stem from what they have described as wanton illegal mining activities going on […] The post NPP

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development unveiled ambitious road safety improvement measures at six pivotal intersections within the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). This announcement, made during the Urban Mobility Forum in Accra, marks a significant milestone in the culmination of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP), aimed at alleviating […] The post Local

Ghana has taken a significant step towards addressing its perennial housing and flooding challenges with the opening of the Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH) 2024. The three-day event, currently underway at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, was formally opened by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who […] The post KON launches Hydro Fund

“At my age and disposition,” said one British Comedian, “every year without a tombstone is a milestone.” With high blood pressure and an unacceptable sugar level plaguing the body and slowly driving me ‘nearer my God to thee,’ I am on my doctor’s orders  to take it easy, which explains why this column is not […] The post Feature:

The Forum for Public Sector Associations and Unions has called for the immediate termination of processes towards the sale of majority stakes of four hotels belonging to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel Limited. The Forum said information it had gathered regarding the transaction suggested that Rock City hotel […] The post Sale of SSNIT

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented a four-point agenda to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The four-point agenda included unlocking finances, public-private partnerships and building resilient infrastructure. President Akufo-Addo outlined the agenda on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the opening ceremony of the SDGs Action Summit 2024, currently ongoing […] The post Akufo-Addo

Polling Station Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ahafo-Ano South East community of Sabronum, in the Ashanti region, have according to a story we have published in our today’s edition, threatened to suspend working for the party, ahead of the December General Elections. The agitations of the polling station executives stem from […] The post Editorial: Has Gov’t Lost

The Head of the Civil Service, Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, has disclosed that Ghana has a total of 109 private universities that are complementing efforts by the government to provide higher quality tertiary education, which is the cornerstone for national development. Quoting Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), he said the number of students enrolled in public […] The post 109 private universities

As diabetes cases rise, the risk of diabetic retinopathy grows, making awareness and taking medical measures crucial for protecting vision and preventing blindness. Diabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to total blindness and other complications if not managed properly. One of the most common complications is DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, which can damage your […] The post The Silent

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin,has extolled the Ghanaian media which he sees as vibrant and robust when it comes to promotion and protection of democracy. The Speaker, who was interacting with media practitioners in Kumasi, as part of a three day working tour of the Ashanti Region, called on the public and the […] The post Speaker of Parliament extols Ghanaian

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that Ghana has successfully renegotiated Eurobonds totalling $13.1 billion. This, according to him, has resulted in a debt cancellation of approximately $4.7 billion and expected savings of $4.4 billion in debt servicing over the next three years. These initiatives, Dr. Adam emphasised reflect Ghana’s commitment […] The post Ghana