PFAG calls on government to adopt proactive measures for the rice sector
Fijai- The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), has recommended a complete ban on the importation of rice into the country to secure the local rice industry.According them there was enough local capacity to meet the rice demand of the country a…
Residents in Tarkwa-Nsuaem urged to vote “Yes” in the December referendum
Tarkwa (W/R)- Residents of Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency have been urged to vote “Yes ” in the December referendum to strengthen grassroot democracy.The Head of Local Government Service, Engineer Dr Nana Ato Arthur made the call when he paid a working vis…
Retain NPP in power come 2020 – Mrs.Bawumia
Takoradi- The Second Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia has asked Ghanaians to retain the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power in the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections to continue initiating and implementing better policies for the citizenry.She said…
NGO calls for youth empowerment to end AIDS
Accra – A health and socio-economic improvement-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), has called on health sector policy implementers and stakeholders to initiate interventions geared towards empowering the youth on A…
President begins three-day tour of Greater Accra Region Monday
Accra- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will from Monday resume his nationwide tour of the country, with a three-day working visit to various parts of the Greater-Accra region.The President will inspect ongoing works, commission completed projects…
Collective effort needed to curb sexual and gender based violence
Abura-Dunkwa (C/R)- The Central Regional Department of Gender has called on stakeholders to collaborate efforts to systematically eliminate Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Child marriage and other harmful practices.It said issues of the abuses…
Aspiring assembly member calls for women’s support
Koforidua- Ms Mary Asantewaa Yirenkyi, aspiring Assembly Member for Social Welfare Electoral Area in the New Juaben South Municipality has urged women to support fellow women contesting the upcoming District level Elections (DLE) to increase women part…
Expanded access to education, a nexus to socio-economic development – Dr Armah
Takoradi- Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), says increased access to secondary education was critical in increasing enrollment, reducing poverty and fostering economic develop…