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The World Economic Forum estimates that mental illnesses will account for more than half of the economic burden of disease over the next two decades – more than cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases combined. In high-income countries, more than 35% of people with mental disorders receive no treatment. This rate can increase to 85% for those in low- and middle-income countries. Statistics from the Mental Health Authority in Ghana indicates that about four million Ghanaians, out of the estimated population of 28 million are suffering from mild to severe mental illnesses, with treatment gap hovering around 98% of the…

Board Members of Ghana Rugby Union, Ernest Hanson and Rafatu Inusah have organised a fun rugby competition between Kanda Community Boys and Cantonment Boys at the Horizon Special School. Twelve boys were divided into 3 teams, Conquerors, Cosmos and Hokmos. Cosmos won, followed by Conquerors and Hokmos. All teams were presented with medals and a trophy went to the winner. It was a great day as the boys really had fun. Meanwhile, Rafatu Inusah with the President of Sierra Leone Rugby, Naasu Fofana, have also discussed  Get Into Rugby in Ghana, development of women’s Rugby in Ghana and how Ghana…

After seven months of being grounded, the Aayalolo vehicles under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system are back on the road, but on a different schedule. Unlike the previous schedule, which made room for buses to operate throughout the day, the buses would now only operate in the peak hours every morning and evening. The move is to help sustain operations of the bus service. The BRT was introduced in 2016 with designated lanes but operations were grounded last November due to financial constraints which hindered fuel purchase for the buses as well as payment of staff and management. At…

After seven months of being grounded, the Aayalolo vehicles under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system are back on the road, but on a different schedule. Unlike the previous schedule, which made room for buses to operate throughout the day, the buses would now only operate in the peak hours every morning and evening. The move is to help sustain operations of the bus service. The BRT was introduced in 2016 with designated lanes but operations were grounded last November due to financial constraints which hindered fuel purchase for the buses as well as payment of staff and management. At…

A 22-year-old trainee nurse is alleged to have been abducted and sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend at Sewfi-Bekwai in the Western North Region. The second-year nursing student of KAAF University who is on attachment at Greenshield Hospital, was said to be returning home from work Saturday when she was abducted by the ex-boyfriend and driven to a guest house for several rounds of sex. The victim, name withheld, was released Sunday morning with a swollen face, which she claimed she suffered while struggling with the ex-boyfriend. A manhunt has been mounted by the Police at Sewfi-Bekwai for the suspect, 26-year-old…

A Ghanaian gospel artiste with Dave Joy Record label, Jayana, has descended heavily on colleague gospel artistes in the country, describing them as “hypocrites”. She also referred to them as “quacks”, “bootlickers” and “cynical people”, whose actions and inactions, she claims, have contributed largely to the retarded growth of the genre. Speaking in a interview with Maxwell Otoo on Onua FM’s Sunday Gospel morning show, Onua Asorefie, Jayana observed the hypocrisy of gospel artistes is what has dented the image of the industry, despite what she described as, laudable and collective efforts made by some gospel stars. The fast-emerging gospel…

A Ghanaian gospel artiste with Dave Joy Record label, Jayana, has descended heavily on colleague gospel artistes in the country, describing them as “hypocrites”. She also referred to them as “quacks”, “bootlickers” and “cynical people”, whose actions and inactions, she claims, have contributed largely to the retarded growth of the genre. Speaking in a interview with Maxwell Otoo on Onua FM’s Sunday Gospel morning show, Onua Asorefie, Jayana observed the hypocrisy of gospel artistes is what has dented the image of the industry, despite what she described as, laudable and collective efforts made by some gospel stars. The fast-emerging gospel…

All Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region are to receive one free meal and water as lunch for the next five days. Each of the 389 students in the district will today, June 10 enjoy rice and beans. District Chief Executive, Elliasu Adams, who announced this at the Daboya District Assembly Junior High School, explained the provision of meals and water for the candidates is to check late reporting from lunch break. “The assembly has decided to serve you each with one hot meal for the five days period that you…

There has been a general increase in the number of candidates sitting this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). From 509,824 in 2018, 517,332 are sitting the exams across the country. The exams started on Monday, June 10 with English Language and Religious and Moral Education. They are scheduled to end on Friday, June 14. According to statistics made available by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), more girls have registered for the exams. From 246,529 in 2018, 253,716 have been registered for 2019, representing a 2.91 per cent increase. Ashanti Region is presenting the highest number of girls –…

All Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region are to receive one free meal and water as lunch for the next five days. Each of the 389 students in the district will today, June 10 enjoy rice and beans. District Chief Executive, Elliasu Adams, who announced this at the Daboya District Assembly Junior High School, explained the provision of meals and water for the candidates is to check late reporting from lunch break. “The assembly has decided to serve you each with one hot meal for the five days period that you…