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February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Health Alert: Current Weather Patterns Pose Health Risks, Says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the current adverse weather patterns in the country pose health risks, particularly respiratory illnesses and meningitis, to individuals. The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts very hot conditions for the upcoming months of March and April.

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Antiretroviral Therapy Programme Transforms HIV Treatment In Ghana – National AIDS/STDs Progrmme

Senior Programme Officer of the National AIDS/STDs Programme, Winifred Naa Okarley Armah-Attoh has shed light on the transformative impact of Antiretroviral Therapy (ARV) in Ghana’s fight against HIV/AIDS. According to her, the introduction of ARVs in 2003 marked a turning point,

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

We’ll Announce Electoral Calendar Before February Ends – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its intention to release the 2024 electoral calendar before the end of February 2024. This decision stems from the Commission’s resolve to uphold the original December 7 date for the 2024 general elections, despite an

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Linguistics Association Of Ghana Commemorates Mother Language Day

The Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG) has joined UNESCO and the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Mother Language Day. It is under the theme “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational knowledge.” This theme according to the

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Ghanaian Man Shot Dead In Canada

A 39-year-old Ghanaian identified as Adu Boakye has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada. According to the Toronto Police Service, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at approximately 3 pm in the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue area. It

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Senior High Schools Owe ECG Over GH₵45m – Dubik Mahama

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has revealed that Senior High Schools across the country collectively owe the company over GH₵45 million. He clarified that the recent disconnection of Accra Academy was part of

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Government Will Secure 100 Electric Buses For “Tap and Go” Metro Mass Transit, Says Bawumia

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia says the government will order 100 electric buses for Metro Mass Transit Ltd by the end of this year. The order is intended to introduce e-vehicles to the public transport system in Ghana, to be integrated with the “Tap and Go”

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

WAEC Releases Provisional Results For 2023 WASSCE Private Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the second series of provisional results of 37,825 private candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2023. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprises 17,389

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Tackle Current Economic Challenges – Asantehene Advises Amin Adam

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

2 Charged For Conspiracy To Commit Robbery And Murder In J.B. Danquah Case

Two individuals implicated in the murder of the late Abuakwa North MP, Joseph Boakye (J.B.) Danquah-Adu has been charged before the High Court for conspiracy to commit robbery and murder. The disclosure was made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice,