As of today, the Ebola epidemic has killed close to 5000 persons and contaminated 13250. France has been contributing actively to the fight against the epidemic, with a focus on assisting Guinea, while helping other countries in the region to prepare prevention plans. Overall, French assistance is amounting to 100 million euros, as was detailed […]
President John Dramani Mahama returned home Wednesday evening after an official visit to Italy. He was met on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport by the Vice-President, Mr Kwesi Bekoe Ammisah-Arthur, the Chief of Staff, Mr Prosper Bani and other government officials and service commanders. While in Rome, the President held talks with Pope Francis, […]
Poor nutrition and unhealthy environments are increasing the rise in type two diabetes among adolescents in the world, Ms Elizabeth Esi Denyah, President of the National Diabetes Association of Ghana has said. Globally, diabetes in childhood has also become a public health issue with an estimated 79,000 children under 15 years developing type one diabetes […]
British Airways is likely to start introducing in-flight internet for passengers on most of its aircrafts from next year. The airline is currently offering the service on some selected flights and it is hoping to bring an end to the trial by end of April 2015 and extend it to other aircrafts. Speaking to JOYBUSINESS […]
Denmark has lauded Ghana for setting up a National Peace Council, which aims at raising awareness surrounding the use of non-violent strategies in response to conflict situations. Mrs Margit Thomsen, Danish Ambassador to Ghana, said Ghana’s concept of Peace Council was an example of how to cooperate in a country, which was an important emerging […]
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), His Excellency Lt. Gen. Joseph Henry Smith (Rtd), has stressed the importance of trade between Ghana and the US saying, “trade between the two countries, remains very important in advancing investment and business linkages between Ghana and the US”. Interacting with members of the U.S. Chamber […]
Two Ghanaians have been elected by consensus at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to serve on two expert bodies that will assist the world body in carrying out its oversight responsibilities. Mr. Richard Quartei Quartey, Ghana’s Auditor General was elected to the Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) for a three year term, […]
Mr Fifi Kwetey, Minister of Food and Agriculture, on Tuesday welcomed the President of US National Farmers’ Union, Mr Roger Johnson, who is in Ghana to participate in the National Food and Agriculture Show (FAGRO). The FAGRO would commence on November 12 in Kumasi where Mr Johnson is expected to make a presentation to energize […]
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has commended the Indian government for its immense support to Ghana in the areas of agriculture and industry, especially in the small and medium scale enterprises. “We are indeed very grateful to the Indian Government for helping us to revamp the Komenda Sugar Factory which will go a long way to […]
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Monday presented 128 non-contact hand-held thermometers to Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ghana Health Service (GHS) to support the country’s preparedness against the Ebola Viral Disease (EVD). The items are specialised thermometers that are used in screening, detecting and managing EVD. Mr Kaoru Yoshimura, Ambassador of Japan said the […]
