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Veep Bawumia to commission new Headquarters of Lands Commission on November 25  
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Veep Bawumia to commission new Headquarters of Lands Commission on November 25  

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia will officially unveil the new head office of the Lands Commission on Monday, November 25, 2024.  The Vice President Dr. Bawumia will be assisted by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor.  A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Commission in Accra on Friday said the commissioning of the facility marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to improve land administration and management.  "The new head office complex is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide a conducive environment for the Lands Commission to carry out its mandate.   "The building is equipped with modern technological infrastructure and provides state-of-the art offices including a baby care centre, a gymnasi...
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Study links manure use to high nitrate levels in groundwater
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Study links manure use to high nitrate levels in groundwater

A study conducted by a team of scientists from Ghana, Canada, and Nigeria has revealed that manure applied to farmlands to improve crop yields is contributing to high concentrations of nitrate in groundwater. The research, conducted in agricultural communities in the Upper West Region of Ghana, found that organic manure from cattle grazing, open defecation, and other sources accounted for about 74 per cent of the nitrate contamination in the affected groundwater. The study focused on 98 communities, with nine communities—including Charia, Nyayiri, Sankana, Moyiri, Nadowli, Tampoe, Gball, Jeffisi, and Gbelle—showing significantly higher nitrate levels than the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended limit of 50 milligrams per liter. In these areas, nitrate concentrations exce...
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524 Diaspora Members Gain Ghanaian Citizenship In Historic Ceremony
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524 Diaspora Members Gain Ghanaian Citizenship In Historic Ceremony

A historic moment unfolded at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as 524 members of the African diaspora were officially granted Ghanaian citizenship. This event, the third of its kind under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration, celebrated the enduring bond between Ghana and its global diaspora.The ceremony is part of an ongoing initiative that began with the “Year of Return” in 2019, commemorating 400 years since the first enslaved Africans were transported to the Americas.President Akufo-Addo described the event as a significant milestone in reconnecting the African diaspora with their ancestral roots.Addressing the new citizens, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the emotional and historical significance of the occasion. “Your ance...
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President Akufo-Addo Swears In Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana’s Role On The Global Stage
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President Akufo-Addo Swears In Five New Ambassadors, Emphasizes Ghana’s Role On The Global Stage

In a ceremony steeped in tradition and national pride, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, swore in five new ambassadors at the Jubilee House, Accra. The event underscored the critical role of diplomacy in advancing Ghana’s national interests and enhancing its global reputation. The five ambassadors, Mrs. Matilda Aku Alomatu Osei-Agyeman (Austria), Ms. Vivian Kafui Akua Asempapa (Senegal), Mrs. Regina Appiah-Sam (Spain), Mr. McArios Akanbeanab Akanbong (Iran), and Dr. Senalor Kwabla Yawlui (Sierra Leone), bring years of experience in public service to their new roles. Their appointments followed consultations with the Council of State, reflecting Ghana’s constitutional commitment to transparent governance. In his address, President Akufo-Addo descr...
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Flowerpot Interchange To Ease Traffic And Boost Development
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Flowerpot Interchange To Ease Traffic And Boost Development

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of infrastructure development for the nation. The state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in addressing Ghana’s transportation challenges and fostering economic growth. The Flowerpot Interchange is a two-tier structure featuring a North-South flyover connecting the Burma Camp Bypass to Boundary Road and redesigned roundabouts to optimize traffic flow. For years, the Flowerpot Roundabout was notorious for its overwhelming congestion, with peak traffic exceeding 5,000 vehicles per hour. The completion of this project provides a long-awaited solution to this persistent problem. “This is not just an interch...
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Essential Facts About the 2024 Election
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Essential Facts About the 2024 Election

1. Electoral Commission’s Role The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) is at the helm of organizing and overseeing the election. To boost efficiency and transparency, the EC plans to deploy a new voter management system aimed at ensuring a credible electoral process. 2. Voter Registration Over 17 million eligible voters have been registered following the EC's comprehensive voter registration exercise, showcasing strong public engagement with the democratic process. 3. Presidential Contestants The presidential race features prominent candidates, including incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo, former President John Mahama, and other key figures eager to lead the nation into a new era. 4. Parliamentary Seats A total of 275 parliamentary seats are up for election, ...
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Ghana detects 34,000 new HIV infections within nine months of 2024
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Ghana detects 34,000 new HIV infections within nine months of 2024

The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections detected from January to the third quarter of 2024. Buy vitamins and supplements Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager, emphasised the importance of public testing and screening, revealing that approximately 1.3 million people were screened during this period. “Between January and the third quarter alone, the number of people we identified as positives through our testing activities was 34,000,” he noted. Dr Addo disclosed this during the launch of the 2024 World AIDS Day, organized by the Ghana AIDS Commission, which included a solemn candlelight procession in memory of those who have lost their lives to AIDS. World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on Dece...
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PRINPAG Condemns Environmental Devastation Caused by Galamsey Activities
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PRINPAG Condemns Environmental Devastation Caused by Galamsey Activities

By Joana Mensah The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) strongly denounces the rampant destruction of Ghana's environment, water bodies, and forest cover due to illegal mining (galamsey) activities. We consider this devastation a grave threat to the well-being of Ghanaians and the country's future.This is contained in a statement issued by PRINPAG and signed by Mr. Andrew Edwi Arthur, the president of the association in Accra yesterday, 10th September, 2024. We urge our members to join the national fight against galamsey and expose those involved. We encourage members to;Publish names and pictures of individuals and groups engaged in galamsey on their front pages and websites,Resist inducements that could compromise their efforts, Support ...
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