Day: July 9, 2024

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Media must not repeat ‘Cook-a-thon Embarrassment’-Information Minister

The Information Minister, Madam Fatimatu Abubakar, has cautioned the media to exercise due diligence and verify every information received before publication to avert plunging the nation into chaos and embarrassment.

She cited the recent publication …

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A Walk Through the New Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa stands at a precipice. The city vibrates with potential, yet traffic gridlock, limited green spaces, and underdeveloped areas stifle its progress. The corridor development project emerges as a bold vision for transformation, an opportunity…

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Regional Townhall Meetings: Gov’t to showcase infrastructural projects from July

The Ministry of Information will begin regional townhall meetings and exhibitions, starting from the end of this month.

It forms part of an effort to decentralise government’s communication and inform the citizenry about the infrastructural projects …

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PM Abiy Extends Condolences over Death of Former Senator Jim Inhoffe

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended condolences over the death of former Senator Jim Inhoffe.

The premier wrote on X ‘Former Senator Jim Inhoffe was a principled man and true friend of Ethiopia. I’m saddened to hear of his passing. He will be trul…

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Facility Mangers to deliberate on industry dynamics at Global Conference August 1

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) will host its Global Conference on August 1-2, 2024, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

The forum, among other things, seeks to discuss ways Facility Managers could ‘enhan…

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Ghana begins review of climate action plans

Ghana has commenced processes to review its climate action plans in compliance with its commitment to build resilience and reduce the impact of climate change in diverse sectors.

Known as the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the review, wh…

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Unborn generations not spared by ‘Galamsey’ operations – Professor Calys-Tagoe

Professor Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe, Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ghana (UG), says due to illegal mining, unborn generations are not spared as they are born with deformities traced directly to the effects of these activities.

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Ghanaian Pilgrims congratulate Hajj Board for excellent job done

Some Pilgrims who embarked on this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have commended the Ghana Hajj Board for their efforts in ensuring incident-free and excellent welfare for all Ghanaians who performed the Hajj.

The Pilgrims, who had just …

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Maame Hagan inaugurated new Rotary District 9104 Governor

Florence Maame Hagan has been officially inaugurated as the new District Governor (DG) of Rotary International District 9104, succeeding Past District Governor David Osei Amankwah Jnr.

The inauguration marked a significant milestone as DG Hagan becam…

Education

BECE progressing smoothly in Northern Region

This year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is progressing smoothly in the Northern Region where 33,844 candidates are expected to take the exam.

A visit by the Ghana News Agency to some of the centres including the Vittin Senior High …