ENRRI advocates for protected forests in Ghana

Accra, The Environment and Natural Resources Research Initiative (ENRRI-EfD Ghana) has organised a forum to discuss the need to preserve Ghana’s protected forests as a part of conservation efforts of the environment for posterity. The workshop which brought together persons from forest related agencies, sought to find out how to influence policy regarding protected forest […]

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COVID-19: less than 15 cases recorded in Ashanti in last five weeks

Kumasi, The Ashanti Region has consistently recorded less than 15 COVID-19 cases in the last five weeks, the Regional Health Directorate has revealed. A total of 12 cases were recorded last week in five districts with active cases currently standing at 15. Dr Michael Rockson Adjei, the Deputy Director in charge of Public Health, who […]

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Bia West DCE calls for unity for accelerated development

Sefwi-Debeiso(WN/R), Mr Benard Gyebi Blay, District Chief Executive for Bia West District of the Western North Region, has called for unity and cooperation among residents, especially political actors to ensure peace and development in the area. He said if they were united, the area would witness improved development for generations unborn. Mr Benard Blay made […]

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Juaben Assembly Members reject nominee for the second time

Juaben (Ash), Hundreds of youth of Juaben have massed up at the premises of the Juaben Municipal Assembly, threatening to deal with members of the Assembly for rejecting the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). The irate youth said they would not allow the Assembly Members to stagnate the development of […]

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Two MPs seek to amend Legal Profession Act, 1960

Accra, Two law-makers have submitted a memo to the Clerk of Parliament requesting the Legislative Drafting Office to draft, for subsequent submission to the Speaker, a Bill to amend the Legal Professions Act, 1960, Act 32. Mr Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, and Mr Francis Xavier Kojo Sosu, […]

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Juaben MCE confirmation: Police whisk away Assembly Members to safety

Juaben (Ash),  The Police have escorted to safety Assembly Members of the Juaben Municipal Assembly after they were locked up by the youth for more than three hours for rejecting the President’s nominee for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). Hundreds of youth besieged the premises of the Assembly and threatened to attack the […]

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President Akuffo-Addo names new DCE nominees for Akatsi North, Adaklu

Ave – Dakpa (VR), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Mr Paul Ayrah, the communication officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Akatsi North constituency, as the new District Chief Executive (DCE) nominee. Mr Ayrah’s nomination comes after members of the Akatsi North District Assembly failed to confirm Mr Prosper Patu, a teacher, […]

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Ghana requires quality research to address rising unemployment – GrassRoot Hub

Sunyani, Quality research is required for national planning processes and addressing unemployment to facilitate accelerated economic growth and national development, Ms Diana Kwaaba, the Sunyani Hub Manager of the GrassRoots Hub, a non-profit organization, has said. GrassRoots Hub is a Sunyani-based digital media platform that searches and creates employment opportunities for the youth in the […]

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