The Bui Power Authority (BPA) is exploring the possibility of building a wind energy plant in Anloga in the Volta Region. This follows a recent study which established that the Anloga District has the highest wind speed capable of generating electricity for the national grid. “In view of this, BPA will explore to develop this […]
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the launch of the Ghana Card number at birth system will help eliminate child trafficking in Ghana. According to him, a system in which every child in Ghana is accounted for using the Ghana Card is crucial, stating that such a system would be beneficial in […]
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested four people allegedly involved in a “sophisticated mobile money and sim swap fraud scheme.” EOCO has put the four accused, including a female, before an Accra Circuit Court for their actions, which have led to the loss of GHC113,947.57 cedis belonging to one of Ghana’s largest […]
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that the distribution of this year’s March-April-May (M-A-M) rainfall may lead to more localised floods in places along the coast and its inland areas. It also said flash floods may occur during the peak of the season, which may lead to flooding in, especially, low-lying areas and in-built […]
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has rolled out a comprehensive programme to assist senior high schools that are interested in farming. Interested schools will benefit from a partial grant, including supplies of inputs such as improved seeds and fertilizer. “We want to give every senior high school in Ghana that is willing to do […]
JoyNews has confirmed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has defaulted once again on its fixed monthly energy purchase price with all Independent Power Producers(IPPs). This has sparked concerns about the possibility of a full-blown power crisis, also known as dumsor. President Akufo-Addo in his State of the Nation Address touted his ability to […]
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has begun registering interested farmers under Phase Two of the Planting for Food and Jobs programme, codenamed PFJ2.0, in all 261 districts across the country. Advertisement The registration exercise requires interested farmers and institutions or companies to visit their district agricultural directorate where extension officers will assist them […]
A total of 8,565 migrant deaths were recorded in 2023, making it the deadliest year since 2014. The United Nations said the figure represents a 20 percent increase from 2022 and that the Mediterranean route from North Africa to Europe remains the riskiest for migrants. “The 2023 death toll represents a tragic increase of 20 […]
About 44 students and 26 security personnel reportedly fainted during the March 6, 2024, Independence Day parade at the Tamale Jubilee Park. The students and personnel stood in the scorching sun for hours and it is believed that might have resulted in their collapse. Officials from the Ghana Red Cross Society, Ambulance Service and other […]
Mr. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, is lobbying for parliamentary backing to conclude the National Cathedral project, which has encountered significant contention. Originally scheduled for completion by March 2024, the cathedral’s construction has encountered setbacks. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on March 5, 2024, Mr. […]
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has issued a stern warning, indicating his readiness to organise a protest in the region against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) due to the recent frequent power outages. Communities across the country, particularly in the Ashanti Region, have expressed frustration over the […]
The Ministry of Education has initiated a comprehensive nationwide visitation and monitoring exercise to investigate the quality and quantity of food that are served students under the Free Senior High School initiative. This follows trailer of a yet to be aired documentary by Accra-based JoyNews’ titled “Empty Plates” which claims that many students in SHSs […]
