Fruits are generally considered nutritious and incredibly healthy. One of their oft-touted benefits is their high levels of natural sugars, which are believed to be healthier alternatives to added sugars, found in many sugar-sweetened beverages, and whose intake has been linked to increased risk of health issues such as diabetes, …

Health professionals have been reminded to desist from breaching the confidentiality agreement they have with patients, especially those with HIV/AIDS, by disclosing their status to third parties since they risk being sued and jailed by the courts. Mr Joseph Kweku Addae, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Christian Health Association …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Eric Nkansah to act as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service. His appointment takes effect Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The appointment according to a statement signed by Secretary of the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, is in consonance with Section 19 (1), (2) …

  We eat so many different things daily, and we don’t realize how many are actually harmful to our bodies. It’s vital for you to know which food products are best for your life and diet, which is why we have compiled a list for you. Make sure you remove …

  UTI is common during monsoons as it provides ideas environment for bacteria to prosper. Here are some common causes of urinary tract infections and ways to prevent the infection. UTI refers to an infection in any part of the urinary system.(Freepik) UTI refers to an infection in any part …

A candidate sitting for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region was forced to defecate on himself during examination hours. The 14-year-old student identified as a student of Fufou D/A Junior High School is said to have sought permission …

    What purpose is the office of the president hoping to achieve by establishing a whole communication directorate and appoint Mr. Eugene Arhin to be the head of the directorate at the presidency? What is his core mandate/duty as the director of communications at the presidency? For what purpose …

The President of Breast Care International (BCI) Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai has urged men to fondle their spouses’ breasts not only for pleasure but to assist in detecting any abnormalities in the breasts.   She said men who always “play” with the breasts are in better positions to alert …

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a member of the governing NPP, has advised members of the party not to play politics of equalisation with inflation figures and to only treat Ghanaians as voters in an election year. According to him, this is not the time that NPP members should play politics of …

Shatta Wale’s 38th birthday bash happened last night inside his newly unveiled Glass Haus in Accra where all the pretty damsels in Ghana showed up in grand style. Scores of slay queens known as SM Divas brought their game to play as they thronged the venue in scantily-clad outfits that …

More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV. It’s different for everybody, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long, productive life. The most important thing is to start antiretroviral treatment as soon as possible. By taking medications exactly as prescribed, people living with HIV …

Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will today, Wednesday, close shops in Accra to protest deteriorating economic situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday October 24, as a “pinch” on government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high interest rate and inflation. …

  It’s high time all government officials with the exception of Ministers of State, President, Vice President and the Chief of Staff stopped using government fuel coupons to make taxpayers pay indirectly for them to save enough money to run certain developmental projects to restructure our economy immediately. We need …

    Ghana’s biggest Tech industry awards, Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA) now in its 12th edition  has unveiled a comprehensive  GITTA Winners League Table, showcasing  brands that have participated and won awards in the last 12 years. The 12th Edition of the Awards is set to be held …

    -By Nana Kweku Ofori Atta- CEO of Avcontech Security Masters As citizens of Ghana we are obligated and mandated to put our leaders to check through good constructive criticisms without any fear or favor, once you are speaking the truth to servants of the nation. Let us not …

When the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively is impaired or the heart muscle is damaged, heart failure results. Usually, coronary artery disease or a heart attack are to blame for the damage. Genetic illness, chronic high blood pressure, and defective cardiac valves could all be contributing factors. Regardless of …

Conversations in Ghana today have moved beyond whether or not the price of fuel in the country’s history would surpass the GH₵8 mark. By and by, fuel prices have been on a sharp rise, almost as high as the rate of the Ghana cedi against the US dollar and other …

For our way of life, most foods, and our small kitchen area, cold storage is crucial. Some products, nevertheless, are better kept on the counter or in the pantry because refrigeration can have unfavourable effects on them. Knowing what needs to be chilled is simple; however, understanding what shouldn’t be …

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has thrown its weight behind the planned closure of shops by members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) come Wednesday, October 19, 2022. “We the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana believes the Nana Addo-led government has been given enough …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is targeting a 30 percent to 40 percent increase in transport fares following the recent rise in prices of petroleum products. The union has said negotiations for the upward adjustment will begin tomorrow. In an interview with Citi News, the General Secretary of GPRTU, …

Some 552,276 candidates are expected to write this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), at all 2, 023 designated centres throughout the country beginning today, Monday, 17th to Friday 21st October 2022. Out of this number, 276,988 are males whilst 275, 288 are females. The Ghana Education Service in a …

Persons who have linked their Ghana Cards to their SIM Cards but have not proceeded to fully reregister their SIM will lose data and voice services at the end of this month if they fail to complete the process. Those who have not begun the process at all will have …

Nigerian superstar Kizz Daniel is set to perform his hit single ‘Buga’ at the 2023 Fifa World Cup in Qatar. Details: A few months ago, Kizz Daniel tweeted that he would love to perform his hit single ‘Buga’ at the World Cup. It will appear that the universe has granted …

If you want to maintain the health of your body, you cannot ignore the two fist-sized organs at the base of your rib cage. They are principally in charge of removing waste, extra water, and other contaminants from the body. Without a doubt, the human body depends on the kidney. …

The leadership of four major labour unions, including the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), in the country’s public universities have declared an indefinite strike, starting Monday, October 17. This is due to the rejection of a “suggestion” by government as regards their demands, made at a meeting hosted by the National Labour …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government, since 2017, has embarked on the construction and completion of some thirty-two (32) hospital projects in the Ashanti Region. Speaking at the commissioning of the 60-bed Asante Akim Municipal Hospital on Sunday, 16th October 2022, as part of …

Ghanaians would be expected to pay more for fuel products come October ending. The predicted upward adjustment in fuel prices according to the Institute of Energy Security (IES) follows the decline of the cedi against the dollar. According to the Institute, the increase of price products on the international markets …

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 …