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September 8, 2023
Refrain from open burning of waste for quality air
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged the public to refrain from acts, especially open burning of waste hazardous materials that pollute air quality.
It said air was an essential resource for human well-being and vital for the survival …
Eighty-six candidates busted for irregularities in the ongoing WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and other security agencies have arrested 86 candidates for using mobile phones in examination halls in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
‘During the government paper…
Michael Amoako takes over as chief director, Central Regional Co-ordinating Council
Mr Kingsley Agyei Boahene, the Chief Director of the Central Regional Co-ordinating Council (CRCC) has handed over to Mr Michael Owusu Amoako to take over the leadership of the Council, effective Tuesday September 5.
This follows Mr Boahene’s mandato…
Central Region youth ditch traditional cigarettes for ‘Shisha’
Despite its dangerous health implications, smoking of ‘Shisha’ has become the current most abused and deadliest tobacco product being largely patronised by the youth in the Central Region to the detriment of their health.
Mrs Naa Korkoi Ewudzie, a Re…
US-based Ghanaian company to undertake smart city project in Ghana
VoltagreenCT Development Company, a US-based Ghanaian firm, has announced plans to undertake a smart- city project as part of efforts to accelerate growth and development in Ghana.
Dubbed: ‘VOLTAGREENCT Project,’ the over $10billion 10-year initiativ…
Western Region NSS observes Remembrance Day for fallen heroes
The Western Regional Secretariat of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has organised a ceremony in remembrance of its fallen heroes and heroines since the establishment of the Scheme 50 years ago.
The nationwide NSS 50th Anniversary Remembrance Day an…
Tema Artisans plead with TMA to stop scheduled demolition exercise
Over 300 artisans operating from a greenbelt in the Tema Light Industrial area have appealed to the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to stop the planned eviction and demolition exercise and allow them to continue operating from the place.
The group a…
Girl forced into marriage rescued at Chereponi
The Yendi Child and Vulnerable Protection Centre under the Yendi Diocese of the Catholic Church in the Northern Region has rescued and reunited a victim of forced marriage to her family at Sunkpendi in the Chereponi District of the North East Region….
Helen Project International Inc. train grandmothers in Winneba on Tie and Die fabrics making
The Helen Project International Incorporated, in partnership with Faith Christian Center International, has provided training for 48 old women in Winneba on how to make Tie/Dye fabrics.
The participants have already been supported by the project with…
Ghana Red Cross Society cautions communities along White Volta on Bagre Dam spillage
The Ghana Red Cross Society, considering the escalating threat posed by spillage of the Bagre Dam, has initiated early action to safeguard communities at risk of flooding in anticipation of likely havoc from the spill.
The Ghana Red Cross Society, in…