The Ambassador of Spain, Ms Maria Alonso, on Friday expressed concern about illegal migrants who jump walls daily into Spain, but commended the government of Ghana for collaborating effectively with the Spanish Government whenever Ghanaians are involved. She noted that Ghana has so far managed illegal migrant issues professionally, stressing that repatriation of illegal migrants […]
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved continuing support to government’s empowerment of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to expand social opportunities for the poorest people through public works employment and grants for poor households. The Bank has approved US$ 50 million credit for the Ghana Social Opportunities Project which […]
Ghana on Thursday, May 29, 2014 joined the world to observe International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, to honour men and women who lost their lives, while serving at the UN Peace Keeping Missions. There were flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Fore Court of the State House in Accra, to commemorate the day. More […]
The United Nations (UN) has expressed support for the West Africa Coast Initiative (WACI) to stem illicit trafficking and transnational crime in the region. “Today, West Africa is not just a transit route for drug traffickers; it is also a growing destination. Rising consumption aggravates an already challenging public health environment and threatens socioeconomic development”, […]
Heads of State and Governments of the West African sub-region are expected to attend a one-day Extraordinary Session tomorrow Friday, 30th May, in Accra, to be chaired by President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as the current Chair of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. The one-day summit is the first to be […]
President John Mahama has summoned all sub-regional leaders for a meeting in Accra on Friday, May 30. The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meeting is expected to discuss important issues affecting the sub-region including the Boko Haram threat in Nigeria. The meeting will come off at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel […]
The Lebanese Women’s Association (LWA) has presented various items to the Human Compassion Home near Pokuase in Accra. The home, which currently has a population of 23, takes care of children living with HIV and abandoned children whose parents have died from HIV and AIDS. The items donated included a chest freezer, mattresses, cups, plates, […]
The Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius, Charles Xavier-Luc Duval, has said that joint venture deals at both the government and business levels will help his country and Ghana to enhance the prospects of the two emerging economies to diversify and create jobs for people of the two countries. He said this when Standard Chartered Bank, […]
Switzerland has given Ghana $1.3million to improve its electronic waste management. The money would be used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a three-year programme to build the capacity of artisan groups. The agency is also expected to formulate national standards to guide the recycling of e-waste with minimum effect on the environment […]
Three thousand five hundred visa applications for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next month had been received by the Brazillian embassy in Accra as at close of work last Friday. The number is, however, expected to increase to about 5,000 as the time for the tournament draws nearer. Despite the huge response from football […]
