General News
President Mahama scheduled to address World Economic Forum on January 22
President John Dramani Mahama will participate in the first Davos convening of the Accra Reset on Thursday, 22nd January, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Presidential Spokesman and...
Envoy Underholdning to host Ghana Independence parties in France, Norway
Envoy Underholdning has announced plans to stage Ghana Independence celebrations in France and Norway as part of this year’s global commemorations of Ghana’s national holiday. The first event is scheduled for March...
Traders washing fruits with soap raises health concerns
An alarming practice has been observed in some local markets, where fruit vendors wash fruits with soap before selling them to customers. Checks by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) revealed that certain...
Police, UK High Commission pursue immigration crime networks
The United Kingdom has intensified action against Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) through measures to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard its borders. A statement issued in Accra said the actions included arrests, asset...
Trade Minister dispute claims of foreign retail dominance
Ms Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has challenged claims of widespread foreign infiltration of Ghana’s retail market. She attributed the perceived dominance of foreigners to the...
VVIP Fire: Minister calls for cooperation to redevelop site
Madam Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has appealed to traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle to cooperate with the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly to facilitate the redevelopment of the...
UG Nursing School commends AfDB, SIF for project support
The School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University of Ghana has commended the Social Investment Fund and the African Development Bank (AfDB) for supporting the expansion of its facilities. ...
Burst 42-inch transmission line disrupts water supply to Eastern Accra
A major burst on a 42-inch transmission pipeline has disrupted water supply to several parts of Accra and the entire Tema Metropolis. A press release issued by the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), copied...
Nine arrested, 44 rescued in cybercrime operation
An intelligence-led joint operation involving a team of security agencies has led to the arrest of nine persons for alleged cybercrime activities. The operation was carried out by the Cyber Security Authority, National Security operatives, the...
Fire guts makeshift shops at Kwame Nkrumah Circle
A fire outbreak has gutted several makeshift shops behind the Royal VVIP Station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, causing panic among traders in the busy transport enclave. The fire, which broke...
