Western North Region most expensive for food in Ghana - New GSS report finds
Western North Region most expensive for food in Ghana - New GSS report finds

Western North Region most expensive for food in Ghana - New GSS report finds

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) launched its second Food Price Variability report today at the Accra Technical University (ATU), revealing significant differences in food prices across the country.

Mr Eric Fann, African Regional Manager of Shantui Construction Machinery Co Ltd conducting Dr Winfred Hammond, (in hat) Ghana's Ambassador to China round the facility. With them are Mr Isaac Ofori Poku, (3rd right) Executive Board Chairman, Ghana Bauxite company amd Ms Yang Yang, (right)  CEO, Zonda Tec Ghana.
Mr Eric Fann, African Regional Manager of Shantui Construction Machinery Co Ltd conducting Dr Winfred Hammond, (in hat) Ghana's Ambassador to China round the facility. With them are Mr Isaac Ofori Poku, (3rd right) Executive Board Chairman, Ghana Bauxite company amd Ms Yang Yang, (right) CEO, Zonda Tec Ghana.

Zonda Tec, Shantui Construction lauded for establishing centre for knowledge transfer 

Ghana's Ambassador to China, Dr Winfred Nii Okai Hammond has commended Zonda Tec Ghana Limited and Shantui Construction Machinery Co. Ltd for establishing a training centre to provide hands-on training for young people in Ghana in the area of Heavy-duty vehicle assembling and maintenance.

OSP files fresh charges against Former PPA boss, Adjenim Boateng
OSP files fresh charges against Former PPA boss, Adjenim Boateng

Adjenim Boateng Adjei: OSP files fresh charges against Former PPA boss

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has slapped former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjenim Boateng Adjei with fresh criminal charges. 

Footage from the scene depicted the deceased officer lying motionless in a supine position, with his bike partially wedged under the truck.
Footage from the scene depicted the deceased officer lying motionless in a supine position, with his bike partially wedged under the truck.

Police officer fatally injured while pursuing traffic offender

A police officer from the Visibility Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, tragically lost his life after colliding with a stationary truck while riding his motorbike.

 FDA warns against chemical ripening of mangoes
FDA warns against chemical ripening of mangoes

FDA warns against chemical ripening of mangoes

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the use of chemicals to accelerate the ripening of mangoes, citing potential health hazards.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (left), Minister of Works and Housing, speaking during the meeting. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (left), Minister of Works and Housing, speaking during the meeting. Picture: ELVIS NII NOI DOWUONA

Ministry invites proposals for Saglemi housing project

The Ministry of Works and Housing has called on private investors who are interested in assisting the government to complete and operationalise the Saglemi affordable housing project to submit their proposal.

Alan Kyerematen (right) and Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster (left) interacting with some supporters after the launch
Alan Kyerematen (right) and Dr Michael Abu Sakara Foster (left) interacting with some supporters after the launch

I’ll form first representative government in nation’s history - Alan pledges

The founder and leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has pledged to lead a government that represents all segments of the country if elected as President in the upcoming presidential election. 

Main picture: The Kumasi 1 Thermal. Inset: President  Akufo-Addo commissioning the power plant at Anwomaso, Kumasi.  Looking on are Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh (2nd from right), Minister of Energy, Simon Osei-Mensah (left), Ashanti Regional Minister, and other officials.  Pictures: EMMANUEL BAAH
Main picture: The Kumasi 1 Thermal. Inset: President Akufo-Addo commissioning the power plant at Anwomaso, Kumasi. Looking on are Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh (2nd from right), Minister of Energy, Simon Osei-Mensah (left), Ashanti Regional Minister, and other officials. Pictures: EMMANUEL BAAH

President c’ssions Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the first phase of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) at Anwomaso in the Oforikrom Municipality in the Ashanti Region, with a call on the private sector to make use of government investments in the power sector in the region to promote industrialisation and economic growth.

 Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin (seated) together with team members of See Something, Say Something at Kyebi
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin (seated) together with team members of See Something, Say Something at Kyebi

Deal with vile speech on social media - Okyenhene to national security

The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has suggested that the National Security apparatus should immediately act on vile speeches and slander of some social media users.

An armed robber
An armed robber

Man arraigned for robbing Mrs Amissah-Arthur, others

In what can be described as the art of confident robbery, a man single-handedly exuded misplaced bravado and allegedly robbed many people in plush residential areas in Accra of huge sums of money and valuables.

 Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (in Kente), Asantehene, together with Nana Otwasuo Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, after they jointly  cut a tape to commission the gas plant (left)
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (in Kente), Asantehene, together with Nana Otwasuo Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, after they jointly cut a tape to commission the gas plant (left)

Concentrate on policy formulation than business

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has said it is time for the government to concentrate on formulating policies rather than getting involved in business.

Prof. Gideon Danso-Abbeam (left), Senior Lecturer at UDS, speaking at the dialogue
Prof. Gideon Danso-Abbeam (left), Senior Lecturer at UDS, speaking at the dialogue

More investment in agricultural sector needed to make it viable — Prof. Danso-Abbeam

A senior Lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS, Professor Gideon Danso-Abbeam, has backed calls for increased investment in the agricultural sector to help make it viable and create opportunities for the teeming youth. 

Bolgatanga hosts fair to showcase farm produce in Sahel area

A day’s fair to allow farmers to showcase farm produce and products that do well in the Sahel region has been held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.

Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (3rd from right) and Akosua Frema Osei-Opare (2nd from right), the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, with some of the distinguished female CEOs after the summit
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (3rd from right) and Akosua Frema Osei-Opare (2nd from right), the Chief of Staff, Office of the President, with some of the distinguished female CEOs after the summit

Let’s harness ingenuity of female leaders for development — Dr Bawumia

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the need to harness the collective power and ingenuity of female leaders to propel the nation forward.

Kwame Asuah Takyi (left), Comptroller-General, Immigration Service, interacting with Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Defence Staff, at the meeting. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Kwame Asuah Takyi (left), Comptroller-General, Immigration Service, interacting with Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Defence Staff, at the meeting. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Professionalism should be our hallmark in December elections — Immigration Service

Professionalissm should be the hallmark of the security agencies as the country prepares for the December general election this year, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kwame Asuah Takyi, has said.

One of the new marine crafts procured by GPHA
One of the new marine crafts procured by GPHA

GPHA secures new marine crafts to enhance operations

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has inaugurated four new boats to enhance its operations at the Tema and Takoradi ports.

 An illustration of a woman going through postpartum
An illustration of a woman going through postpartum

Puerperal Psychosis: Rare but serious mental condition

That an illness or a disease condition is rare does not mean it is not real.

 Andrew Agyapa Mercer, the Minister designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, launching the feast Ghana. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Andrew Agyapa Mercer, the Minister designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, launching the feast Ghana. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Ashanti Region to host Feast Ghana April 22

Tourism stakeholders have launched “Feast Ghana”, a culinary tourism event to showcase Ghana's unique cuisines and food offerings to the world. 

FLASHBACK: Daniel Titus Glover (arrowed), Greater Accra Regional Minister designate, addressing the youth after a meeting with the Tema Traditional Council
FLASHBACK: Daniel Titus Glover (arrowed), Greater Accra Regional Minister designate, addressing the youth after a meeting with the Tema Traditional Council

Shooting incident at Tema Manhean: Tema MESEC refers investigations to REGSEC

The Tema Metropolitan Security Council (MESEC) has referred investigations into the clash between the Navy and some youth in Tema Manhean to the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to ensure what they termed as ‘a high degree of neutrality and confidentiality’.

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