The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has asked examinations body, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to work hard to avoid malpractices in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GNAT also urged all the invigilators to do same. A statement issued by the association said “We believe this time round the West African Examinations Council would …

Traders at Adum on Friday, reopened their shops following the intervention of the Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Konadu. The traders, most of whom deal in fast-moving consumer goods closed their shops on Monday, October 10, 2022, in protest of what they described as an unfavourable tax regime and the free fall …

It appears that customers may have to consider shopping options from other stores as some of their favorite major outlets have been shut down by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This is because the Authority has locked up some popular shopping centers in Accra due to their non-compliance with the …

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS has called on government to revert to the traditional trimester system in the 2023 academic year, since the current semester system puts a lot of stress on school facilities and infrastructure as well as staff and students. In a Communique released …

The traveling public should be prepared to pay more for domestic air travel in the future, if proposals by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) for a review of the current GH¢5 per passenger Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC) on all domestic flights is accepted by Parliament. The GACL, a state-owned …

Dangote Industries Limited, a multinational manufacturing group owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Dangote Oil Refinery, a $19-billion integrated petrochemical refinery complex, is 97-percent complete. In a recent update on the ongoing construction work at the multibillion-dollar petrochemical complex in Lagos’s Lekki Free Zone, the …

Foods like meat and fish spoil quickly without refrigeration, thus having a backup power source, such as a generator, is essential for most households. For this reason, it’s important that you learn about various methods of food preservation. How to Keep Food Fresh Without a Refrigerator First, smoking is a …

Consumer inflation has further increased to 37.2 percent in September 2022 – inching closer to the 40 percent mark last seen in the early 2000s. The annual inflation rate accelerated for the 16th straight month by 3.3 percentage points from 33.9 percent in August 2022, the highest reading since June …

    By Nana kweku Ofori Atta, CEO avcontech security masters On the 14/10/22 a story was published on modern Ghana online news ,that stated allegedly clearly that the chief of staff signature and her office stamp approved the sells of railways scrap items in their entity for disposal by …

The natural hair to most women  is an absolute perfection to their beauty. Some go extra mile to have long glowing hair. Others find it tiring because of the requirements for keeping it healthy and so they crop it while others believe in an everyday braid. Most people have an …

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has served notice to shock the nation over hikes in fuel prices. There have been projections that fuel prices will increase by 10 per cent on Sunday, 16 October 2022, while transport fares are likely to go up by 40 per cent in the …

The Ghana National Cocoa Farmers Association has threatened to embark on a strike over continuous neglect by the government towards their welfare. According to the President of the Association, Stephen Anane Boateng, the Ghana COCOBOD has consistently failed to implement policies that will inure to their benefit, though they produce …

    The Chief Executive Officer of Sahara Royal Gold Refinery Limited Godwin Kwaku Amekuedi has allegedly duped prestigious antique furniture outfit, Jamila Home to the tune of C1,500,000 ($200,000). In June, the gold refinery company CEO bought items worth the said amount and consequently issued a cheque to cater …

    Black Sherif’s new album records over 31M streams on Spotify Young sensational artist Black Sherif a.k.a “Blacko’ is breaking even more barriers in the music industry after reports that his debut album has now gannered over 31 million streams on Spotify, as reported in this Tweet by Chart …

    CEOs are selected from public and private schools in Ghana They will raise awareness on the importance of handwashing among school children Lifebuoy, the world’s number one hygiene soap brand, has celebrated Global Handwashing Day in Ghana by appointing two “H for Handwashing” Chief Education Officers (CEOs) who …

  Campaign aims to enlist men to champion breast cancer screening for their partners This October, media personality Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD), celebrity dancer Incredible Zigi and Dr. Papa Nii Maale have joined Acacia Health Insurance to launch a bold, creative and provocative Breast Cancer Awareness campaign dubbed, ‘Bros for …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is predicting a 10 percent increase in the price of petroleum products effective October 16, 2022. The price adjustment falls in line with the second pricing window for the month of October. The Chamber in a statement said that from the observed figures within …

Consumption of grapes has been associated with a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to the findings of one study, individuals who drink the greatest quantity of grapes have a 44% lower chance of having heart disease compared to individuals who do not consume grapes. According to Healthine’s reporting …

    By Nana kweku Ofori Atta (CEO AVCONTECH SECURITY MASTERS) The state of hardship in Effutu (Winneba) is beyond imagination and I suggest the Government, Member of Parliament, the MCE , the chiefs and elders of Effutu need to sit at the table of development to discuss the growth …

  Former Miss Liberia, Patience Noah, has so proudly evolved from being a beauty queen, to a top-notch insurer in the United States.   Ms. Noah now runs her own insurance agency, the Patience Noah Insurance LLC in the USA.   Among other things, Patience Noah Insurance LLC is based …

Urine is one of the waste byproducts that are filtered from the bloodstream via the excretory system, with the kidney playing a chief role in the process.In the same way that foods often dictate how well the human body functions, urine is one of the best indicators of the general …

The Accra mall branch of Game Shopping Centre has been closed down. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) shut down the shopping centre following non-compliance with the E-VAT Invoicing system. The GRA has shut down ten shops since Monday. Customers who were shopping at the time of the GRA’s visit to …

T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (T.I. AMASS) based in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has withdrawn from the 2022 National Championship of the National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They were expected to be part of the competition which started on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Kwame Nkrumah University …

Your fitness journey of weight loss and muscle gain can be a rocky one, but without the daily consumption of nutritious foods that promote your goal, you will find it more difficult to reach. Discovering the muscle-gaining foods that are right for you is easy. Even simply adding a side …

    Dear OccupyGhana, I am in love with your consistent advocacy for illegal mining to be halted in Ghana to safeguard our water bodies and forests. I have been reading your weekly epistles to His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo religiously. What I also like about your constant reminders …

About 70 percent of poultry farms in the country are on the verge of collapsing as poultry feed increases astronomically, president of the Ghana National Association of Poultry Farmers (GNAPF), Victor Oppong Adjei, has said. Two years ago wheat bran used to sell at GH¢15 for a 25kg bag, but …

Sleep is one of the most vital things. People frequently undervalue the significance of obtaining enough sleep for a variety of reasons. Then again, research has shown that obtaining enough sleep is essential for maintaining heart health as well as for being sufficiently productive the next day. In this post, …

Do you know that eating chicken feet regularly can improve your heart? Many people don’t know this; hence they don’t like eating this part of chicken. Various research shows that consuming chicken feet tend to come with some added benefit. According to Healthline, this article will show you how the intake …

Do you know that there are some methods, as well as some bodily fluids, that are incapable of passing on HIV, even if they are used with a person who already has the virus? Our apprehension regarding the virus has given rise to a type of persistent anxiety, which in turn …

A Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has indicated that kidney and liver diseases are increasing in some parts of the country especially in mining areas due to the impacts of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey). In her view, the country needs a proactive response to the galamsey menace. Speaking …