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Farmers call for early weather information at roadshow
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Farmers call for early weather information at roadshow

Farmers in the Sissala East Municipality have appealed to the Ghana Meteorological Agency to furnish farmers with timely weather information on the rainfall patterns before the season starts. They explained that if farmers were always furnished with timely weather information it helps plan well for the planting of their crops in the farming season. They made the appeal during a roadshow organised by Farmerline for agriculture value chain actors towards empowering farmers to be sustainable in their farming activities at Tumu. Alhaji Jibiliru Nankpa, the 2024 Upper West Regional Best Farmer said: "We will be happy to see the Meteorological Agency organise a big forum for farmers where the rainfall pattern of the year will be released to us, even if it required that we pay for the se...
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NETRIGHT organises regional stakeholders’ dialogue
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NETRIGHT organises regional stakeholders’ dialogue

Mr. Eric Dzakpasu, Volta Regional Director of the Electoral Commission has given assurance that plans were in place to ensure that all vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities (PWDs), women and the aged have access to the polling centres with ease. He said PWDs would have equal opportunities at the polling centres with the EC having disability-specific structures to guarantee access on voting day. Mr. Dzakpasu gave the assurance at a forum to discuss measures to ensure gender equality and social inclusion in the upcoming general elections in Ho. The Regional Stakeholders Dialogue was organised by Network for Women's Rights (NETRIGHT) in partnership with Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA). The dialogue aligned with the broader goals of the project "Advancin...
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Queen mothers trained in leadership, governance
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Queen mothers trained in leadership, governance

The Nana Serwaa Barakatu Humanitarian and Endowment Foundation, in cooperation with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Good Causes Foundation, has organised a day’s workshop to enhance the capacity of queen mothers in leadership and governance.. The workshop, held in Atimpoku in the Eastern Region, drew approximately 30 queen mothers from the Eastern, Volta, and Oti regions.. The training on the theme: "Enhancing women's participation and presentation in leadership and governance through chieftaincy and culture." Nana Afua Serwaa Ampafo Brakatu I, the Queen Mother of Akwamu-Adumasa, speaking at the workshop, said the workshop was being organised to empower queen mothers, who could go and teach their subordinates how to assume leadership and governance roles. She noted tha...
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Polio vaccination exercise receives maximum cooperation in parts of Accra
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Polio vaccination exercise receives maximum cooperation in parts of Accra

The second round of polio vaccination exercise at Osu in the Greater Accra Region is going on smoothly, despite denials from some private schools. Most houses the GNA visited within the Osu community, in Korley Klottey Municipality were seen cooperating with the vaccination team on Day One of the exercise. Ms Agnes Oboshie Akrong, Leader of the vaccination Team told the Ghana News Agency, that due to the awareness creation and home visitation most parents in the various households were familiar and cooperative enough. She said: “I am impressed with the level of cooperation so far, we are able to administer the vaccines to every child with the consent of their parents, hence we were able to achieve our daily target of six vials around 2pm.” She,&nbs...
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Allow national interest to supersede political party interest, NCCE urges youth
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Allow national interest to supersede political party interest, NCCE urges youth

Mr Samuel Asare Akuamoah, the Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the youth to allow national interest to supersede their political party interest ahead of the December 7 polls. He said Ghana remained ‘bigger’ than any political party of their choices and urged the youth to contribute their respective roles towards sustaining the prevailing peace of the nation before, during and after the Election 2024. Mr Akuamoah gave the advice when speaking at an engagement meeting with some youth activists of the various political parties at Drobo in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region. The Municipal Directorate of the NCCE organised the meeting in line with the European Union funded “Preventing and Containing Violent Extremism” (PCV...
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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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