Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, has urged Ghanaians to see disaster prevention as an obligation of the citizenry, and not the sole responsibility of government. He said these on Wednesday 13th November 2019 during the inauguration of disaster management committees for seven assemblies. …

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has brought clarity on the alleged exclusion of roads in the Volta Region in the 2020 budget. He explained that the roads are listed on Page 158 of the budget document and described the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament (MP) from North Tongu, …

Ghana started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign in great fashion as they beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday night. A goal in each half from Thomas Partey and debutant Kudus Mohammed powered Black Stars to victory at packed Cape Coast Stadium. Kwesi Appiah’s side had campaigned …

At least three people have sustained gunshot wounds in Bimbilla in the North East Region following clashes between a section of Damba celebrants in the community and some security personnel. A joint police-military force invaded the community and allegedly attacked the celebrants while they were performing the Damba rites. The …

Black Stars Coach, Kwesi Appiah, believes he deserves more chances to prove his worth with the Senior National team. Appiah came under intense criticism after Ghana’s abysmal performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt where Ghana exited at the Knock-out stage. Though his contract will expire in …

The Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG) has called off its strike. This was after the Acting Chief Justice assured them in a meeting that their concerns will be forwarded to the judicial council, the association said in a statement. “The Acting Chief Justice has approved that the issues raised at …

There is confusion at the Eastern Regional branch of Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) after a vote of No Confidence was passed on the Regional Chairman, Yaw Adongo. Out of the 36 members, 28 voted against him. The embattled Chairman has been accused by the members of the private commercial …

Former President Jerry Rawlings is the latest to have added his voice to the deteriorating roads in the Volta Region, notably, the road leading to the capital, Ho. While travelling to the Regional capital on Thursday, to commiserate with the family of Chairman of the National Democratic Congress there, Henry …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM). Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end …

The Volta Caucus of the Minority in Parliament has described as “wishy-washy” the denials by Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo that the omission of roads in the Volta Region from a list of roads to be fixed in 2020 was a “genuine mistake” rather than a deliberate act. Addressing the media …