Leaders of China and the United Nations have exchanged ideas on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in efforts to address unbalanced global development and promote inclusive economic growth. Chinese Premier Li Kequang, who chaired the discussions, held at the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, in September, said specific attention was placed on the SDGs at […]
Mr Robert Jackson, United States (US) Ambassador to Ghana has called on political parties to disband vigilante groups affiliated to them to create a peaceful atmosphere for the conduct of the December general election. He said it was not democratic to have political vigilante groups in the country adding such groups engaged in activities that […]
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Kaoru Yoshimura has said Japan will offer more development support for Ghanaian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Mr Yoshimura, who was speaking at a ‘Kaizen’ project seminar in Accra, said the Japanese government had, over the years, supported many African countries with their development activities by way […]
As parts of efforts to show appreciation to Ghanaians, Emirates Airlines, has chosen Ghana as the first African country to showcase the Emirates FA Cup. The cup which will touch down in Ghana on Monday October 10, 2016, will be showcased at a special event for Ghanaians. Mr. Hendrik Du-Preez, Country Manager of Emirates Airlines, […]
The media has been urged to disseminate accurate information on sexual and reproductive health and rights to aid the public in making informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Speaking at a five day workshop organized by the UNFPA in Koforidua last week, Dr. Sebastian Ellison,Reproductive Health Specialist for UNFPA indicated that […]
Representatives from energy, infrastructure and education and training companies will be participating in the Department for International Trade (DIT) London trade mission to Nigeria and Ghana, taking place September 25-30. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra and copied to the Ghana News Agency said this year’s mission would be led by […]
Emirates, the 2016 Best International airline in Ghana, has announced the revamp of its Corporate Loyalty Programme dubbed: “Emirates Business Rewards,” to provide greater value for its customers. The new programme has been simplified and made more competitive to allow for easier redemptions and upgrades even on last minute bookings. One of the biggest features […]
The United Nations Children’s’ Fund (UNICEF) with support from the Ghana Education Service, has organised a workshop on “tippy tap” campaign in Ho to promote regular hand washing for the general well-being of citizens. The “tippy tap” is a simple economical hand washing station that can be made from commonly available materials such as Y-shaped […]
The Canadian government has made available US$15 million in support of efforts at addressing stunting and micronutrient deficiencies among children, pregnant and nursing mothers in the country. This is being done through an innovative project, launched by the World Food Propramme (WFP), linking smallholder farmers to local industrial private sector food processors, for the production […]
The First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama says continued focus on adolescent girls, is key to achieving many of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at a High Level event on the sidelines of the ongoing 71st U.N. General Assembly in New York, Mrs Mahama who is also the President of the Organisation of […]
