The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has bolstered its taskforce and monitoring units with modern machinery to combat illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, which has ravaged Ghana’s environment and water resources.
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Aboso Chief petitions Minister, IGP to probe three Senior Police Officers
The Chief of Aboso, Nana Kwabena Asante I, has petitioned the Minister of the Interior, Henry Quartey, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to investigate the conduct of three senior police officers in the Western Central Regional Police Command.
Miss Malaika Gh ’23 electrifies SWESCO with HIV prevention campaign
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, the 2023 winner of the Miss Malaika Ghana beauty pageant, visited Swedru Senior High School (SWESCO) in the Central Region and captivated the students with her HIV prevention campaign, “Live On,” co-sponsored by UNFPA and ABOTT.
Youth-led HIV fight crucial for economic prosperity – Miss Malaika ’23 winner
The winner of the 2023 Miss Malaika Beauty Pageant, Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, has underscored the critical role of youth in combating HIV/STIs for economic prosperity.
IHRC rallies youth to lead fight against HIV on International Youth Day
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, rallied Ghanaians youth to lead the fight against HIV for a secured and sustainable future.
Afriyie Akoto’s mother journeys to eternity on August 31
The mortal remains of Madam Gladys Adjepong, mother of the immediate past Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Agotime Kente Festival 2024 kicks off in grand style
The chiefs and people of the Agotime Traditional Area, under the auspices of the Konor, Nene Nuer Keteku IV, have announced the completion of preparations for the 2024 Agotime Kente Festival (Agbamevor Za).
Anum-Asamankese Asomkahene inspires young graduates at Rising Sun Montessori
The Asomkahene of Anum-Asamankese, Nana Kwaku Agyei Kodie I, has urged Ghanaians to teach children to have confidence in their abilities. This confidence, he said, is imperative for the development of of Ghanaian societies and stressed that believing in oneself is powerful.“In Ghana, our resilience and determination show that with hard work, they can overcome […]
23 public institutions fined GHS1m for violating RTI law
Twenty-three public institutions that failed to comply with the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) have been fined a total of GHS1,000,000.00 by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.
PureEden Foundation supports menstrual health in Ntraban and Yaara R/C Basic schools
PureEden Foundation (PEF), a non-profit organisation, has taken a significant step towards supporting menstrual health and education in rural communities.
It’s illegal; don’t pay – GPRTU, GRTCC tell commuters over purported transport fare increment
The leadership of the Road Transport Operators in Ghana are urging commuters not to pay any additional transport fares outside the existing fares since the alleged increase in transport fares by some commercial transport drivers is illegal.
Parliament will continue to invest in journalists – Bagbin
The Speaker of the 8th Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin, has assured members of the Parliamentary Press Corps that the Legislature will continue to invest in them by building on their capacities in order to live up to the evolving nature of parliamentary democracy in Ghana.