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July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Christian Leaders React To UK Election Result

Following the UK general election, which resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour party, Christian leaders and organizations have been responding to the outcome. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby congratulated incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and thanked outgoing Prime

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Man Beheaded At Bole; Body Parts Missing In Suspected Ritual Murder

The decapitated body of a middle-aged man has been found in a school building in a suspected ritual murder incident at Bole in the Savanna Region. A search party made up of the Police and community members led to the retrieval

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Akosombo Dam: VRA Announces Potential Spillage Of Excess Water

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced its intention to engage relevant stakeholders of a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. A notice signed by VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, to over

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

HIV: More Babies Getting Infected Despite PMTCT Intervention

The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) says there is an increase in HIV mother to child infections despite the implementation of the Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT). Programme Manager, National Aids Control Programme (NACP), Dr Stephen Ayisi-Addo said the situation was

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

569,095 Candidates Begin 2024 BECE Today

A total of 569,095 Candidates will today begin this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) at 2,123 designated Centres across the country. They will end on Monday 15th July, 2024. Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) in a statement on Sunday,

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

CHRISTIANS LOSE HOMES, CHURCH BUILDING TO HURRICANE BERYL

As Hurricane Beryl made its way toward Mexico on July 4, Christians across the Caribbean began the long task of damage assessment and recovery. Two days earlier, the Category 4 hurricane devastated the island of Carriacou, population 9,600, which is part

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

SCHOOL FEEDING CATERERS IN ASHANTI THREATEN STRIKE OVER SHORTCHANGED PAYMENTS AND ARREARS

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association Ghana is threatening to lay down their tools over reductions in payment of the approved school feeding grant and non-payment of arrears. In a newsletter, the association says the authorities

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

WE’RE READY FOR 2024 BECE – WAEC ASSURES

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), despite the government’s outstanding debts. The BECE for this year is slated from Monday, July 8 to July 15, and will be

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

CHIEF JUSTICE’S RECOMMENDATION OF JUDGES TO SUPREME COURT UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Chief Justice’s decision to recommend judges for nomination to the Supreme Court, describing the proposal as unconstitutional. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has proposed five judges to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Digitalization Project At NHIA Saves Scheme 9.5 Million—-Dr Da-costa Aboagye Reveals.

Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Da-costa Aboagye says the rigorous digitalization project implemented at his outfit ensured that the Scheme saved 9.5 million cedis that was going to wrong pockets. Speaking at a