Seventy-seven hearing-impaired students compete in Chung Do Kwan Championship

Seventy-seven hearing-impaired students took part in the second edition of the Chung Do Kwan and Deaf Empowerment Open Championship held at Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region.  The event featured 37 students from the Koforidua School for the Deaf and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

26.8 percent of pregnant women has postpartum depression – Specialist

Dr Elsie Abakisi, Senior Specialist at the Department of Psychiatry at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has called for vigorous intervention strategies to control the surging trend of depression among pregnant women and nursing mothers. She said research showed that 26.8 percent pregnant women

Ghana opens investigation into questionable death of student in Latvia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that investigations have been initiated to determine the cause of death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia in Latvia, following unresolved and unclear circumstances surrounding his passing. The move follows persistent calls from

Agradaa fined GHC50,000 for sharing pastor’s nude images

An Accra High Court has ordered Patricia Aseidua, also known as Agradaa, to pay GHC50,000 in compensation to Pastor Emmanuel Appiah Fumum for distributing his nude images.  Aseidua, also known as Evangelist Mama Pat, was further directed to pay GHC12,000 on each of four separate charges, with

Government pays little attention to PWDs – Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation

Dr Otiko Afisa Djaba, the Executive Director of the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation, has criticised successive governments for paying little attention to the needs and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana.  Dr Djaba, also the former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, said PWDs constituted more than three per

Oxygen City Project marks historic milestone for Ho – Togbe Afede 

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli has described the Tema Development Cooperation’s (TDC) Ho Oxygen City Community 27 Project, as one of the most significant developments in the history of city and the Volta Region.  At the sod-cutting ceremony, Togbe Afede said the project symbolised a major boost to the city’s growth, describing it as an “early Christmas gift” to the

Ghana sends 54 troops to help rebuild Jamaica

Ghana has held a departure ceremony for 54 military personnel drawn from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 14 Engineer Brigade, Engineer Contingent 1, deploying them to support reconstruction efforts in Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which left parts of the Caribbean

Ghana remains committed to the principle of constructive diplomacy, regional solidarity – Zita Benson

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zitah Benson, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to constructive diplomacy, regional solidarity, and inclusive economic growth, describing the country as a beacon of stability and cooperation within the sub-region. She made the remarks at

President Mahama receives Otumfuo’s Bawku mediation report, assures Govt response

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday received the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report from Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and assured that government would announce its definitive position on the report within 24 hours. “And I can assure him that government will look at this

Atiwa East DCE denies jail rumors, vows to continue fight against illegal mining

Mr Ernest Owusu Ntim, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, has dismissed rumors that he has been jailed, describing them as “false and malicious propaganda” aimed at derailing his efforts to combat illegal mining in the district.  A statement signed by Mr Ntim and issued to