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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

Free SHS Has Come To Stay,I’m Committed To Improving It – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and promised to improve it if he is re-elected as president in the upcoming elections. Mahama, who served as

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

COCOBOD CAUTIONS COCOA FARMERS TO REFRAIN FROM USING INAPPROPRIATE WEEDICIDES

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has warned cocoa growers against using unsuitable weedicides on their crops.Speaking at a meeting of cocoa farmers in Gomoa Afransie in the Central Region, he bemoaned how many cocoa

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 6, 2024July 6, 2024

GOVERNMENT WILL DIGITISE LOCAL TAXI BUSINESS SOON—BAWUMIA ASSURES GPRTU

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, says the Government will launch the ‘Tap n Go’ system for commercial taxi drivers in the country on August 12, this year. This is to enable commercial taxi drivers

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Two-Game Ban For Turkey’s Demiral Over Celebration

Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been given a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country's Euro 2024 win against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both Turkey's goals as they beat Austria 2-1 to earn a quarter-final spot against the