The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is set to begin exercising formal ministerial responsibility over Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) as processes to legalize the new regime are nearing completion. This follows the second reading of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Amendment) Bill, 2017 last week in parliament. Although, ministerial responsibility is already being exercised by […]
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CR: FDA destroys seized COA-FS, assorted items in Cape Coast
The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed quantities of seized COA-FS food supplement and other assorted items declared as unwholesome to safeguard public health and safety. The four tons of destroyed items valued at GH¢54,300.00 included all five brands of product areas regulated by the Authority – food products, […]
COVID-19 or not, the essence of Eidul Fitr must not be lost-McDan Boss
Business Magnate, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and traditional ruler, Dr. Daniel McKorley has sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to all Muslims for a successful Ramadan. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies has also wished the entire Muslim community a happy Eidul Fitr celebration. According to Dr. McKorley who is also the […]
Fake certificates by Public Sector Employees: UCC and UEW leads-Audit Service reveals
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Education Winneba (UEW) confirmed the highest number of fake and unverified certificates by public sector employees, MyNewsGh.com reports. According to the Ghana Audit Service Payroll Report, the University of Cape Coast confirmed 45 certificates as fake submitted by public sector workers for employment, and 2,986 […]
Eidul Fitr: Zoomlion donates to Chief Imam
National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, on Saturday (May 23, 2020) took delivery of food items from African waste management leaders, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, as its usual corporate social responsibility towards the celebration of this year’s Eidul Fitr. The company has a culture of supporting the Chief Imam with food items to in […]
Ghana Elected to serve on Executive Board of WHO
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 34-member Executive Board is composed of technically qualified members who were elected to serve a three-year term. The main functions of the Board according to BestNewsGH.com sources, were to implement the decisions […]
COVID-19 is a Killer, don’t be complacent-Volta Police Chief
Volta Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police Edward Oduro Kwarteng has called on police personnel in the region not to be complacent as the novel COVID-19 is a killer and can infect everyone. For that reason, he stressed that it was about time Ghanaians came to terms with the reality of the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. […]
President Akufo-Addo swears in Supreme Court Justices Honyenuga & Tanko Amadu
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 22nd May 2020, swore into office two newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court, Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga and Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu, at separate ceremonies at Jubilee House, the seat of the nation’s presidency. First swearing in Justice Clemence Jackson Honyenuga, President […]
Vice President Bawumia cuts sod for Ghana Armed Forces inner roads construction
The Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut sod for works to begin on the upgrading of inner roads within all the Garrisons of the Ghana Armed Forces across the country. The 250 kilometers of asphalt, bituminous surfacing and reconstruction forms part of the ongoing Barracks Re-generation Project, which has seen President […]
8,000 apply for COVID-19 Alleviation Programme loan 24 hours after launch
Just 24 hours after the President launched the GH¢1 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme (CAP) Business Support Scheme, the National Board and Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) was flooded with applications from businesses seeking the opportunity to benefit from the stimulus package. The Executive Director of the NBSSI, Mrs Kosi Yankey Ayeh, told the Daily Graphic in […]
Deputy Upper West Regional Minister attacked by armed gang in Wa
The Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, has been attacked by unknown armed men near his residence in the Regional Capital, Wa. BestNewsGH.com sources say machete wounds were inflicted on Mr. Amidu Issahaku Chinnia during the incident which occurred at 9 pm on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The source indicate the armed attackers, riding on a motorbike […]
Obinim still in police custody after failing to meet bail conditions two days after being granted bail
The Head Pastor of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim is still in police custody two days after being granted bail. He is yet to meet his bail conditions. He was arrested on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, and charged with the offences of publication of false news and forging of document contrary to […]












