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President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh, has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining an independent and strong student front, free from political interference.

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NUGS President Vows to Keep Student Union Independent and Strong

August 28, 2024

President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Daniel Oppong Kyeremeh, has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining an...

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New US Embassy Ghana visa application website launched

by Mabel Boamah

August 27, 2024

The United States Embassy in Accra has formally moved to a new visa services provider, beginning yesterday, August 26, 2024. The...

The surgical department of The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of all elective surgeries due to ongoing lift issues at its surgical block.

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Korle Bu Suspends Elective Surgeries, Prioritizes Emergencies

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 27, 2024

The surgical department of The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of all elective surgeries due to...

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the critical success of the Gold-for-Oil program, stating that without it, Ghana's economy could have collapsed.

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Bawumia: Gold-for-Oil Program Prevented Economic Collapse

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 27, 2024

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the critical success of the Gold-for-Oil program, stating...

The Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Tetteh, has criticized government's decision to ban the export of key grains, calling it premature and lacking proper stakeholder consultation.

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PFAG Criticizes Government’s Grain Export Ban as Premature

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 27, 2024

The Executive Director of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Tetteh, has criticized government's decision to ban the...

The ban, which affects key grains such as maize, rice, and soybeans, was announced in response to the severe drought affecting agricultural production in eight regions of Ghana. The Minister for Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong stated that the measure is intended to ensure national food security. However, speaking on JoyNews' AM Show, Mr Tetteh said, “This is not the first time the government has attempted to announce a ban on cereals, especially maize and soybeans. You will notice that whenever such bans are announced, the effect is that farmers suffer from low prices. This is because the ban limits the number of buyers available to purchase farmers' produce, forcing them to sell at lower prices that do not cover their production costs.” Mr Tetteh stated that PFAG had anticipated the ban would be accompanied by complementary measures to prevent shortages for farmers. He added that while farmers were advised to contact agricultural or district agricultural directors, the prices at which these directors would buy the produce have not been specified. “What is the guarantee that when the farmers go, the prices that they would be offered are prices that make sense to the farmer? The best thing to have done was to at least set a minimum price that the government is ready to buy at, whether at price A or price B. If the farmer realizes that the price is competitive, I can tell you that there is no motivation for any farmer to go and sell outside when he or she knows they can sell within and make their money back.”

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New Book on Labour-Intensive Road Construction Launched

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 27, 2024

A book titled "Measure Productivity of Labour-Intensive Work Practices in Road Construction in Africa" has been officially launched in Cape...

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has attributed Ghana's ongoing drought challenges primarily to climate change, dismissing irrigation issues as the root cause.

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Ghana Bans Grain Exports Amid Severe Dry Spell to Ensure Food Security

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 27, 2024

Government has announced an immediate ban on the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans, in response to...

A crop scientist at the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Kojo Kusi Amoah has urged all Ghanaians to start growing crops at home to help address the nation's food insecurity.

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Crop Scientist Urges Ghanaians to Grow Home Crops to Fight Food Insecurity

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 26, 2024

A crop scientist at the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at the University of Cape Coast, Dr. Kwadwo Kusi...

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched the CitizenApp, a mobile digital platform designed to enhance citizen engagement and streamline interactions with government agencies.

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Bawumia Criticizes Mahama for Misunderstanding 2017 Banking Sector Clean-Up

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 26, 2024

Vice President and the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly criticized former President...

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has called on the current government to remain in Ghana and be accountable to the people after their term ends in 2025.

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Mahama Promises to Scrap Teachers’ Licensure Exams if Elected President

by Comfort Sweety Hayford

August 24, 2024

John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated his commitment to reforming the teachers' licensure process...

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