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Ghana’s REDD+ inclusion efforts recognized globally – Benito Owusu

Ghana has emerged as one of the global leaders in strengthening inclusion within the context of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Results-Based Payment (RBP) mechanisms. Benito Owusu Bio deputy minister of lands and Natural resource announced this in his closing remarks under the theme “Strengthening Inclusion in …

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District Best Farmer urges gov’t to deal with Fulani menace

Amadu Alhassan, a 53-year-old District Best Farmer in Upper Manya Krobo, Eastern Region, is calling on the government to address the Fulani menace in the district, citing concerns about its impact on food security. Alhassan emphasized that the destructive activities of Fulani herdsmen and their cattle continue to pose threats …

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SHS 1 students to report to school today despite concerns

First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …

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Self-service check-in at Kotoka International Airport begins

International travel through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has become more swift and easy, the airport now has the option of accessing the self-service kiosks at Terminal 3 to facilitate a swift check-in process. This is part of Ghana Airport Company Limited’s (GACL) effort to ensure seamless facilitation through KIA. …

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Hearts of Oak adopt Baba Yara Stadium as home ground

Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have relocated its home games to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium. This move affects the highly anticipated match against Asante Kotoko SC in the Super Clash, set for Accra on Sunday, December 10, which …

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GES maintains December 4 as the reopening date for SHS 1 students

  Ghana Education Service (GES) has reaffirmed that the reporting date for first-year students remains December 4, 2023. This is despite concerns from wards and stakeholders that this does not provide ample time for students to prepare for the academic year. This confirmation follows a request from Parliament for the …

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Alan Endorses Mahama’s 24-hour Economy Stimulus Policy

The Independent presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, Mr Alan Kyerematen has slammed vice president Dr Bawumia for kicking against the proposed 24-hour economy policy by former President John Dramani Mahama. Addressing supporters to climax a health walk held in Kumasi on Saturday, December 2, Mr Kyerematen noted that …

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The surprising big wins at the NPP parliamentary primaries

The New Patriotic Party delegates flocked to various polling centres to cast their votes in the party’s ongoing parliamentary primaries in its orphan constituencies. The primaries took place in some 111 constituencies nationwide. GhanaWeb has put together a list of all the surprising big wins in some of the orphan …

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Sydney Casely-Hayford is dead

Sydney Casely-Hayford, a prominent member of the pressure group OccupyGhana and esteemed financial consultant, has passed away at the age of 69. The outspoken nationalist, known for his unwavering stance on national issues, breathed his last on Friday, December 1, 2023. According to a report by Myjoyonline.com, his family announced …

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What Otumfuo said about Asamoah Gyan

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, is a big fan of the legendary Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan and he has openly declared his admiration for him. Asamoah Gyan’s record and exploits for the Black Stars and at club level have earned him plaudits from a lot of Ghanaians both young and …

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Cameroon battles malaria vaccine hesitancy

Cameroon’s Health Minister, Dr Manaouda Malachie, has urged the population to trust the government’s health policy, amid growing scepticism over the malaria vaccines which arrived in the country nine days ago. In a statement on Wednesday, he detailed the benefits of the RTS,S vaccine in the fight against malaria, praising …

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