Let adopt traditional methods to conserve nature-Dr Singh
From Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA Special Correspondent, Hyderabad, India (Courtesy: Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat, Global Environmental Facility and Internews).
Hyderabad (India) – Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India has called on parties to the Biodiversity Convention to adopt traditional methods which are bio friendly to conserve the world’s natural Resources.
“We...
Protect your vulnerable children – Circuit Court Judge
Mr Benjamin Yaw Osei, a Circuit Court Judge at Fiapre has advised parents to prevent their children from begging for monies and other petty things from strangers and neighbours.
He said the practice encouraged abduction and defilements as the vulnerable children were left unprotected.
Mr Osei said this last week when a number of abduction and defilement cases was brought before the Court and he appealed...
DVLA asked to train motorists in Wa
Mr David Osafo Adonteng, a Director of the National Road Safety Commission, has appealed to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Wa to train motor bike riders in the region before issuing them with licenses.
This, he said, would help calculate riding ethics and skills and other road safety requirement in the riders.
He said a large number of motor riders in the region grew up learning...
NPP pledges improvement in the quality of life
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has pledged to improve the quality of life and strengthen the economy, if given the mandate to govern the nation in the December polls.
Nana Akomea, the party’s Communication Director, said they would bring more efficiency into the management of the economy and aggressively fight corruption to make the situation of the people better.
They have capable, dedicated, well-experienced...
PZ celebrates Day with Tema Parents Association School
Three pupils of Tema Parents Association School in Community 6 who excelled in an Essay Competition organised by PZ to mark the Global Hand Washing Day, were yesterday presented with their prizes at a ceremony in the School.
Nine-year-old Maame Ohenewaa Baah, a Class Four pupil placed first with Michael Mitchell, 10, of Class Five and Sena Mensah, 8, of Class Three emerging as the first and second...
Supreme Court to deliver judgment on creation of 45 Constituencies
The Supreme Court will on October 19th deliver judgment in the case in which a businessman is challenging the authority of the Electoral Commission (EC) to create 45 new constituencies.
The Court on Monday gave respective counsels the opportunity to argue their cases out.
Mr Godfred Yeboah–Dame told the court that the EC owed Ghanaians the explanation as to why they did not publish the modalities...
Wassa Fiase Student union present study materials to Amoanda D/A school
The Wassa Fiase Students Union chapter of the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, has donated learning materials to the Amoanda District Assembly Primary and Junior High School in the Prestea Huni Valley District at a cost of GHC700.
The donation, which was made in collaboration with Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, includes mathematical Sets, exercise books and pens, among others.
The President...
“I am focused to win the December polls”- President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday said he is focused on winning the December 7 general election and would therefore not be derailed by former President Rawlings’ decision to support Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings.
He said: “In the 1992 constitution, there is an important article of freedoms including that of association and I will respect his opinion and continue to focus on winning the December...
Wassa Fiase UMT students donate to Prestea Huni Valley schools
The University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, chapter of Wassa Fiase Students Union, has donated learning materials valued at 700 Cedis to the Amoanda District Assembly Primary and Junior High School in the Prestea Huni Valley District.
The donation, which was made in collaboration with Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, included items such as mathematical sets, exercise books and pens.
Making the presentation,...
GIBA presents 400 copies of Code of Ethics to the Police
Mr Akwasi Agyeman, (left) Vice President of Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (second right) in a group picture with Mr Cephas Arthur, (third left) Acting Director / Public Affairs of Ghana Police Service after the presentation of 400 copies of the Code of Conduct handbook Headquarters in Accra.
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA) on Monday presented 400 copies of the Association’s...
Catholic University Vice-Chancellor lauds political debate on education
Professor James Hawkins Ephraim, Vice Chancellor, Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG), on Saturday lauded the premium placed on education by politicians campaigning for the mandate of Ghanaians in the election 2012.
He said “investing in the right kind of education is considered a major vehicle for national development”, hence “some of us are very excited about the prominence given to...
The role of women to peaceful election is paramount – Churcher
Ms. Christine Churcher, a former minister of state under President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration has advised women to take the responsibility in ensuring the sustenance of peace and national cohesion in election 2012.
She said the contribution of women, as the caretakers of the home to national peace and stability could not be underestimated and entreated women to be more proactive and responsive...
State Attorney to appear in court over fate of Katinan
An Accra District Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday asked an Attorney at the Attorney General’s Department to appear before it and explain the state of affairs in the case of Justin Katinan, an ally of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, currently in custody.
According to the court, presided over by Mr Ali Baba Bature, the State had declared its intention to withdraw the charge of murder against...
Minority leader inaugurates two GETFund classroom blocks
Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, has inaugurated two school blocks built for the New Suame Methodist and Salvation Army Junior High Schools (JHS).
Each of the six-unit classroom block, funded by the Ghana Education Trust (GETFund), comes with offices, stores and washrooms.
Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said education was critical in national development saying...
Teenage pregnancies and school drop-outs high in Nkoranza North
Madam Joyce Ampomah, Nkoranza North District Girls Education Officer, on Monday observed that the rate of teenage pregnancies and school drop-outs were high in the area.
Madam Ampomah, who was sharing ideas about the challenges of girls’ education with 30 traditional rulers and assembly members at Busunya, said due to teenage pregnancy some girls ended their education at the primary level.
She, therefore,...
Bagbin builds GH¢3.64 billion ultra-modern library complex for Kaleo SHTS
A 364,000 Ghana Cedis ultra-modern library complex is being constructed for the Kaleo Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in the Nadowli West District of the Upper West Region.
The multi-purpose library facility which is being financed by Mr Alban Bagbin, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nadowli West Constituency and Minister for Healt,h consists of an ICT facility, a reference center, a children’s...
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