Author: Esi Abokomah

Ghanaians will continue to buy sachet water at current prices after the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry stepped in to halt a planned price adjustment that was set to take effect Monday, April 6. The Ministry announced in a press release that the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) have agreed to suspend the planned increase, describing the decision as a reflection of the government’s commitment to consumer protection and market stability. “The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry wishes to commend Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the…

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has denied claims that it spent GH¢9 million on a turkey berries production programme, stressing that no such programme exists under the agency. The clarification comes amid circulating reports alleging that the agency allocated a significant sum to support the cultivation of the crop.In a statement, the Director of Corporate Affairs at YEA, Suadique Musah, rejected the claims as false and misleading. He emphasised that the agency has not undertaken any initiative related to turkey berries production, and no payments of that nature have been made. “No such programme exists at YEA; no such payment…

Star-Ghana Foundation’s SURE Project are helping vulnerable youth in northern Ghana turn away from radicalisation through skills training and community cooperation.

Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of the Civil Service, has commended the leadership of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, praising its Chief Director Dr. Afisah Zakariah for what he described as dedication, intellectual depth and a strong commitment to excellence.

The Ministry of Health has directed the immediate enforcement of heightened security measures across all health facilities in Ghana, following the recent baby theft incident at Mamprobi Polyclinic.

Officials from the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) have provided an update on a newborn baby discovered abandoned near Bronyibima Estate. The infant, believed to be around one day old, is receiving medical attention and is reported to be in stable condition.

For six years, Emmanuel Agbota has remained at a prayer camp, caring for his wife, Efia, who suffers from a severe mental illness, refusing to leave her side despite the challenges.

The Board of Directors of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), led by Board Chairman Hon. James Agalga (MP), conducted a working visit to key project sites, including the ongoing Hajj Village construction, the runway overlay, and the new head office at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

For 14 years, 55-year-old Lilian Mawuse has balanced lesson plans with life-sustaining dialysis, navigating the demands of teaching while managing a chronic kidney condition that requires treatment several times a week.

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has marked Ghana Chocolate Day by promoting locally produced chocolate on the floor of Parliament of Ghana, urging citizens to support the domestic cocoa industry.