Tag: April 4
China to mourn COVID-19 victims on April 4
China will hold a national mourning Saturday for martyrs who died in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and compatriots...
Ghana Forestry Commission enters two partnerships for nature restoration
The Forestry Commission of Ghana signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) here on Thursday towards the restoration of parts of Ghana’s natural environment.
The first...
Efficient domestic revenue mobilization crucial for Ghana’s “Beyond Aid” agenda – VP
For Ghana to achieve its aim of developing beyond aid, strong performance of domestic revenue is crucial, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia pointed out here on...
Facebook boss set to appear before a panel on April 11
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11, the panel announced Wednesday.
Facebook has come...
Boeing Worried Over Possible Impact U.S.-China Trade War Bring
U.S. top aircraft manufacturer Boeing Company (Boeing) Wednesday expressed deep concern about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, which is likely...
40 illegal immigrants nabbed in Tanzania
Tanzania Immigration Services Department (TISD) said it has arrested 40 illegal migrants from six African countries.
Paul Eranga, Mwanza Region Immigration Officer, said Wednesday that...
Africa’s oldest canoe goes on exhibition in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities on Wednesday said the 8,500-year-old Dufuna canoe, believed to be the oldest in Africa and third oldest in the world's watercraft, is...
NGOs Operating in Nigeria to be Investigated for Money Laundering
Nigeria is to begin the profiling of some non-profit organizations (NGOs) in the country in order to ensure compliance with regulations against money laundering...
Ghanaian teachers begin their indefinite strike action
Public-sector graduate teachers in pre-tertiary institutions across Ghana on Wednesday declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears.
President of the National Association of Graduate...
Liberian president expected in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
Liberian President George Weah on Wednesday jetted out on state visits to Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana, said a presidential spokesman.
During the four-day visit, Weah...
Ghana to Unearth the Truth in Commonwealth Games Visa Scandal
Ghana's sports ministry is launching a probe into media reports of visa racketeering scandal that has hit the country's participation at the ongoing 2018...
Ghana Beyond Aid Presents A Scary Picture – IFS Warns
The issue of rising public debt makes attainment of the ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ agenda of the Government almost a daunting reality, Mr Nicholas Ekow...
The Death is Announced of Mr. Thomas Ango Bediako Formerly of GNAT
Mr Thomas Ango Bediako, a former General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has passed away.
The late Bediako’s family and GNAT...
SEND Ghana reports of higher inequality gap in UW
The Upper West Region is the region with the highest level of inequality, the largest increase since the 1990s, Mr George Osei Bimpeh, Executive...
GES Encourage WASSCE Candidates
The Ghana Education Service has encouraged all Senior High Schools candidates for this year’s West African Senior High School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) to believe...
Government urged to consider basic school enrollment boost
The government has been called upon to embark on an intensive enrolment drive for children of four years and above for all to be...
DCE Calls on BOSEC WASSCE Candidates
Mr Ignatius Akwasi Amankwah, District Chief Executive of the Sefwi Bodi District of the Western Region, has advised WASSCE candidates not to engage in...
Six circuit courts activities brought to halt over power shortage
Power outage has brought activities in six circuit courts within the former Commercial Court building in Accra to a halt since March 28.
The power...
Sokode Convent Thorn Down By Irate Youth
Hundreds of young people, mainly ‘warriors’ of Sokode-Gbogame Tuesday night attacked the Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church Convent and destroyed properties worth...
FBNBank teams up with an organisation to improve teacher education
FBNBank Ghana Limited, in partnership with the Queen’s University of Canada, has launched a “One Million Teachers Project,” which is a social enterprise to...
Two security personnel placed on remand for robbery
L/CPL Isaac Amejor 33-year-old, a Policeman; CPL Bernard Tsagli, 38-year-old military officer; and Crossby Danso Ofori, 29, unemployed were on Wednesday remanded by an...
FDA imparts pharmacovigilance knowledge on health personnel
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has trained health personnel from districts in the Eastern Region on how to engage patients to report drug...
B/A NPP: 30 people eye regional positions
Thirty (30) candidates are in the race for regional executive positions in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Brong-Ahafo.
Three candidates have filed their...
Ghana’s veterinary services need to be equipped for C3LFA
Mr Akwasi Amankwaah, Chairman, Community Three Livestock Farmers Association, has appealed to government to retool the Ghana Veterinary Services Department to boost livestock production.
“We...
Case involving kwabenya jail breakers rescheduled
An Accra Circuit Court on Wednesday adjourned to April 5, the hearing of the case in which some armed men freed inmates at the...
Armed robber handed 15-years jail term
There was wailing and crying when an Accra Circuit Court sentenced one Fuseni Miniru to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbery.
The 33-year...
Olam Picks Int. Company Award
Agribusiness giant, Olam International, leader in agri-business across the value chain in 66 countries, received the International Company of the Year Award in Africa...
President Akufo-Addo swears in GITC board
President Nana Addo dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the Board of the Ghana International Trade Commission (GITC), calling on it to ensure that the country...
MTN screens People of Obo
Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), in collaboration with Ark Lifestyle Foundation, has organised a free health screening and treatment for the people of Obo Kwahu...
WFP and FDA join hands to implement ENVAC project
The World Food Programme (WFP) is collaborating with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to implement the Enhanced Nutrition and Value Chains (ENVAC) project,...