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In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Verna Mineral Water, has modified the design of its 500ml, 750ml, and 1.5L plastic bottles by removing the seal attached to the caps. This initiative forms part of the brand’s commitment to reducing waste and aligning with global sustainability efforts, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite this change, Verna Mineral Water remains the same refreshing and high-quality product that consumers have trusted for years. Each year, millions of plastic seals contribute to environmental pollution, with a significant percentage ending up in landfills and oceans, posing a serious threat to marine…

…Tells NPP’s John Ntim Fordjour to assist investigators President John Dramani Mahama, has ordered a full-scale investigation into allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering involving two suspicious flights that recently arrived at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The directive, follows claims made by Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Assin South Constituency in the Central Region, on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), at a press conference, where he alleged that two flights suspected of being involved in illicit activities, had landed at KIA. “My attention has been drawn to allegations made at…

The town of Amanokrom in the Akuapem North Constituency came alive on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as it hosted the maiden edition of the Ofie Market, a local trade fair aimed at connecting farmers directly with consumers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Member of Parliament, Mr Sammi Awuku, drew massive patronage and widespread commendation from farmers, traders, and residents alike. The market saw an impressive turnout, with fresh produce, grains, vegetables, and other locally made goods selling out quickly. For many of the participating farmers and traders, it was a breakthrough moment after months of struggling with limited market access…

By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Kpando Hundreds of members of the Ahlul-Sunah Wal-Jamah Muslim Congregation at Kpando in the Volta Region, have held special prayers at a colourful event to mark the successful end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid-Ul-Fitr is the first of the two (2) major festivals in Islam. It is celebrated by all Muslims across the globe to signify the end of the Ramadan, in which Muslims fast daily from dawn until sunset. The festival which is commemorated by a large community-wide prayer service in the morning is followed by meals and conversations with friends and family…

 By Jeremy Rifkin Unlike physical goods produced by global companies and subject to tariffs in world trade, high tech SMEs utilizing 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies can share digital software files for their product lines with local distributors at near zero marginal cost around the world who can then print out the items and deliver them to consumers without paying tariffs. And that changes everything. On April 2nd, the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce that the Trump administration will issue a reciprocal tariff “number” to various nations that the US argues “represents their tariffs” obligation, in what’s shaping up…

The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has held a stakeholder workshop to mark the successful conclusion of a five-year special programme created to support Kenya’s horticulture industry capacity to comply with the ever evolving market requirements. The workshop, scheduled to take place in Nairobi, brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, development partners, and horticultural industry representatives to review the outcomes, lessons learned, and the sustainability of the programme’s impact. Launched in April 2020, The New Export Trade (NExT) Kenya Programme (Enhancing Kenya Horticulture Exports) was funded by the Delegation of the European Union (EUD) under the 11th…

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged government support for Family Health University (FHU), particularly in the areas of research, medical education, and training healthcare professionals. Speaking as the guest speaker at the official launch of FHU in Accra, Mr Iddrisu commended the institution for its remarkable growth and its contributions to Ghana’s healthcare sector. Mr Iddrisu reflected on the university’s journey, acknowledging the pivotal role of President John Dramani Mahama, who witnessed the early development of Family Health College, now transformed into a full-fledged university. He praised the vision and leadership of Professor Enyonam Yao Kwawukume, whose dedication…

The Ghana Zangos Forum, has espoused the virtues of Alhaji Naziru Mohammed who is a member of the Communication team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). They described him as the light of inspiration and motivation in Zango partisan politics. In a statement released by the group on the occasion of Eid, the group said his endurance and tenacity birthed interest and inspiration to many Zango youth to take up the challenge of becoming interested in politics. “For the two decades, Alhaji Naziru Seidu Mohammed, have held the front light for Zango youth in political communications and diplomacy”, the statement…

The legal team representing Ken Agyapong has filed a letter requesting the court to reduce an $18 million jury award in a defamation case, arguing that the verdict is excessive and driven by emotion rather than evidence. In a letter to the Honorable Jeffrey B. Beacham, J.S.C., attorney E. Carter Corriston Jr. of Breslin and Breslin, P.A. called for a remittitur— a legal procedure that allows a judge to reduce an excessively high jury award. The defense contends that the amount, reached in just 30 minutes, “shocks the judicial conscience” and lacks a rational connection to the evidence presented at…

In a shocking revelation, a committee formed to investigate the status of containers stuck at the port in the name of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has unearthed a series of mismanagement, procurement breaches, and missing containers. The investigation exposed a web of deceit and malpractice that occurred during the transition period from the outgoing NPP government to the new NDC government. During the transition period, the outgone NPP government reported to the new NDC government that there were 3000 ECG containers stuck at the port. However, upon closer inspection, the actual number of containers was found to be…