Our Rescue, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), that works to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking, has renovated an office at the Volta North Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service to serve as the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Command. Before the renovation of the dilapidated office, the Volta North Police Command had […]

Ho High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the validity of the election of John Peter Amewu Member of Parliament for Hohoe, on grounds of lack of jurisdiction. About 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, made up of 13 communities, did not participate in the 2020 parliamentary elections and have […]

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of 15, 200 nurses and midwives, effective Monday, August 5, 2024. In a statement released on Friday, July 26, 2024, the MoH confirmed that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted the necessary financial clearance for the recruitment process. Interested and qualified candidates are expected to […]

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to construct a nursing training college in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region if given the nod to become president. “A tertiary institution in this district is something that I want to promise you as president; I will make […]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his position that the Ghanaian youth deserve an experienced and committed leader. “The youth are the future of our nation, and they deserve a leader who is experienced, ready and committed to Building Ghana We All Want Together,” the former President noted in […]

The La Traditional Council (LTC) has announced a ban on noise-making following the commencement of the annual Homowo festival in the Greater Accra Region. The ban according to the Council will come into force from August 5-30, 2024. A statement issued by the Council reminded the churches, hotels, eateries, and other businesses within the La […]

Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky brand, is making waves in the realm of environmental sustainability. With a clear vision for a greener future, the brand has embraced eco-friendly practices and invested in green initiatives to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. In a landmark move, Johnnie Walker teamed up with the Forestry Commission in […]

An $18.5 million investment made under phase I of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Projects has brought significant improvements to the lives of thousands of people in Northern Ghana, it has been revealed. The project, aimed at economically empowering communities and making them resilient to vulnerabilities, has completed 530 infrastructure projects […]

The Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament has summoned the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, and the Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service to appear before it today, Monday, July 29. The summons pertains to issues concerning the Ghana Prisons Service Barracks at Cantonments and the Ghana Prisons Service land at Roman Ridge in […]

The Accra Circuit Court Two on Friday refused bail to two persons who allegedly stole money, electrical gadgets and other items from Lillian Kumah, the widow of John Kumah, a former Deputy Minister of Finance. Adams Sanogo, trader, and Kwame Dunga, at large, allegedly conspired to steal US$50,000, GH¢50,000, an iPhone 15 Pro Max mobile […]

A multi-vehicle collision involving an SUV, a saloon car, and a Toyota bus is causing severe traffic congestion on the Accra-Tema motorway (Tema-bound side). The incident occurred between Toyota Ghana and the Axle Weight Station on Monday, July 29. Motorists heading towards Tema have been advised to take alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays. A […]

“Oops” is not something we should associate with, or expect from, the government – either from a ministry and its various departments and agencies, or our many state-owned enterprises.  But that’s exactly the message you get when you try to access the “Marketing and Statistics” page of COCOBOD, the cash-strapped cash cow of the government, […]

President Nicolás Maduro has won Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial results published by the electoral council. The head of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, who is a close ally of Mr Maduro, said that with 80% of votes counted, President Maduro had 51.20% of the vote, compared to 44.02% for his main […]

13-year-old Emelia Abeka from Ekumpoano in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region has shared her harrowing experience of escaping from her slave masters. She is one of many girls who were sold into slavery by their parents. The trend is high in the Central Region, particularly along the coast. The United Nations Sustainable Development […]

Some residents of the Old Buipe electoral area in the Savannah Region have vowed to prevent voters in the area from taking part in the upcoming December polls. They have also threatened to stage a series of protests against the government over lack of development. They claim their action has been necessitated by years of […]

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared that agriculture will be his top priority if elected President in the 2024 general elections. He assured farmers that he would collaborate with countries like Brazil and China, which have higher crop productivity, to adopt best practices and technologies. Dr Bawumia pledged […]

Residents in flood-affected communities in the Lower Volta Basin are calling for proper resettlement plans from the government before the Volta River Authority commences its planned controlled spillage. After months of living in resettlement camps and dilapidated homes, the residents say the government must fulfil its promise of providing suitable resettlement homes, as they feel […]

The average lending rate of banks has slightly decreased to 31.10% in June 2024, down from 31.15% recorded during the same period last year. According to data from the Bank of Ghana, this decline in borrowing costs aligns with a reduction in the inflation rate. Starting at 32.94% in January 2024, the average lending rate […]

Yam sellers at the Nana Bosoma Market in Sunyani have attributed the hike in yam prices to irregular rainfall this year and the high cost of farming inputs. According to the yam sellers, inadequate yam supply in the market has also contributed to the high prices. Currently, 100 tubers of yam are sold between GHC6,000 […]

Voice of America (VOA) has reinforced its commitment to social responsibility and youth development by supporting the second edition of Shaft FM’s ‘Mofra Mr3’ kids talent show. At the event’s opening ceremony, Suzy Ansah, Regional Marketing Specialist for the United States Agency for Global Media/Voice of America, presented an array of branded materials including school […]