File photo: A baby going through weighing
File photo: A baby going through weighing

Send babies for weighing regularly until they're five years - GHS urges parents

Mothers have been asked to send their babies for weighing regularly from birth till they attain five years old.

New Ghana Card registration rates go into effect today
New Ghana Card registration rates go into effect today

New Ghana Card registration rates go into effect today

Effective from May 1, 2024, the National Identification Authority (NIA) introduced updated rates for services related to obtaining the Ghana Card.

President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga
President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga

Access to electricity is an important human right - World Bank

The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has described electricity as a human right, vital for accessing healthcare, education, and opportunities for innovation and productivity.

Freemasons undertake medical outreach in Osu Ashinte Community
Freemasons undertake medical outreach in Osu Ashinte Community

Freemasons undertake medical outreach in Osu Ashinte Community

Three Freemasons lodges within the District Grand Lodge of Ghana have organized a successful medical outreach program in the Osu Ashinte community.

Cecilia Dapaah
Cecilia Dapaah

Attorney General advises EOCO against initiating money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has been advised by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice against initiating money laundering investigations into former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah.

Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, new Chief Executive of GNPC
Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie, new Chief Executive of GNPC

GNPC: Joseph Abuabu Dadzie takes over as new Chief Executive 

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has announced Mr. Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as its new Chief Executive. 

Shooting of soldier at Millennium City: Suspect not our Staff - National Security
Shooting of soldier at Millennium City: Suspect not our Staff - National Security

Shooting of soldier at Millennium City: Suspect not our Staff - National Security

The Ministry of National Security has clarified that Benlord Ababio, the suspect accused of shooting and killing a soldier at Millennium City near Kasoa, is not affiliated with their organization.

File photo: Man stuffing ballot papers into ballot box in viral video does not work with EC - EC clarifies
File photo: Man stuffing ballot papers into ballot box in viral video does not work with EC - EC clarifies

Man stuffing ballot papers into ballot box in viral video does not work with EC - EC clarifies

The Electoral Commission (EC) says the man seen in a viral video stuffing ballot papers into a ballot box is not a staff of the Commission neither did the incident happen during the Ejisu by-election.

 President Akufo-Addo (middle) with some workers who were honoured at the event. Picture: DOUGLAS ANANE-FRIMPONG
President Akufo-Addo (middle) with some workers who were honoured at the event. Picture: DOUGLAS ANANE-FRIMPONG

Political differences mustn’t breed disunity - President exhorts nation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged Ghanaians not to allow their political affiliations and differences to lead them into disunity and instability but rather use them to provoke an intellectual debate on how to move the country forward.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (with shovel) flanked by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru, the Ga Mantse, and  Rev. Father Campbell, cutting the sod for the commencement of the project
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (with shovel) flanked by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru, the Ga Mantse, and Rev. Father Campbell, cutting the sod for the commencement of the project

Dr Bawumia cuts sod for Mother Teresa Soup Kitchen

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, last Tuesday cut the sod for work to commence on the Mother Teresa Soup Kitchen at the Sempe Cluster of Schools in the Mamprobi suburb of Accra.

Abigail Adjeley Nortey
WO1 Abigail Adjeley Nortey, Principal Physician Assistant with the 37 Medical Dental Department demonstrating to students from Services Primary & Junior how to brush their teeth.

World Oral Health Day: Promoting Children's Dental Care

The Senior Medical Officer in Charge at Duala Medical Center, Dr Ewura Adjoa Nunoo has advised parents to be vigilant about their children's oral hygiene and encouraging regular visits to the dentist.

Lance Corporal Danso
Lance Corporal Danso

Soldier shot dead at Millennium City in Kasoa

A soldier was last Tuesday evening shot dead by a man identified as Benlord Ababio at Millennium City in Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region.

Dr Paul K. Adu-Gyamfi - Cashew Research Scientist with Cocoa Rsearch Institute
Dr Paul K. Adu-Gyamfi - Cashew Research Scientist with Cocoa Rsearch Institute

Scientists develop cashew variety to counter drought

Research scientists in the country have developed a hybrid cashew variety that can withstand drought and still maintain an appreciable yield in the face of climate change.

GJA set to host African Media Convention

About 1,000 local and foreign media practitioners from Africa are expected to converge on Accra for the third African Media Convention (AMC) at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) from May 15 to 17, 2024. 

Samuel Abu Jinapor (right),  Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, speaking at the China-Ghana Innovation Resources event
Samuel Abu Jinapor (right), Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, speaking at the China-Ghana Innovation Resources event

Multinational companies urged to invest in mining sector

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged multinational companies, particularly those from China, to invest in the country’s mining sector for mutual benefits. 

President Akufo-Addo (left) receiving a gift from Major General Robert B. Sofge (2nd from right), a Security Chief from the US, and Admiral Munsch Stuart, Commander of US Naval Forces, Europe, and Africa, at the summit in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
President Akufo-Addo (left) receiving a gift from Major General Robert B. Sofge (2nd from right), a Security Chief from the US, and Admiral Munsch Stuart, Commander of US Naval Forces, Europe, and Africa, at the summit in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Let’s deal with maritime challenges on the continent — President

Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for enhanced cooperation among African maritime forces to address the myriad of security challenges facing the continent's coastal sector.

Prof. Kwasi Torpey (3rd from left), Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, at the launch. With him are Prof. Mawuli Dzodzomenyo (3rd from right), Lead Author of the CHVA; Dr Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng (right), acting Director, Climate Chang Unit, Environmental Protection Agency, and other dignitaries. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Prof. Kwasi Torpey (3rd from left), Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, at the launch. With him are Prof. Mawuli Dzodzomenyo (3rd from right), Lead Author of the CHVA; Dr Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng (right), acting Director, Climate Chang Unit, Environmental Protection Agency, and other dignitaries. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

World Bank underscores need to strengthen healthcare infrastructure

A world Bank assessment of the effects of climate change on health systems has underscored the critical importance of strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure, enhancing workforce capacity and integrating climate considerations into the country’s health policies and programmes. 

216 Women die from childbirth in Ashanti Region

As many as 216 women, including health workers, lost their lives in the Ashanti Region last year due to childbirth complications.

Some of the artefacts  displayed at the Manhyia Museum
Some of the artefacts displayed at the Manhyia Museum

Manhyia Palace Museum reopens

A ceremony has been held at Manhyia to reopen the Manhyia Palace Museum as part of activities marking the Asantehene’s Silver Jubilee.

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