Some of the fishers registering to take up the policy Star Micro-insurance Services Limited in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has signed an agreement to provide an Insurance Scheme for fishers across the country. The product, first of its kind in Ghana, protects fishers against perils of the sea. The policy … Read more
It sounds more like an Ananse story than a 21st Century development in the Republic of Ghana. The President of Ghana goes on a campaign tour and is told that the people of Agordeke cross the Volta Lake in make-shift boats, putting lives at risk. In his magnanimity, as father of the nation, the Head … Read more
One person is missing in another accident on the Volta Lake in Yeji in the Brong Ahafo Region after the boat in which they were traveling caught fire on Thursday. The boat which had 25 occupants was moving from Yeji to Makango in the East Gonja District of the Northern Region when the unfortunate incident … Read more
Former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has said some countries in Africa and other parts of the developing world are facing governance challenges because they adopted Western democracy without recourse to the intrinsic values of democracy in their local cultures. He said that Ghana, like many African countries, has used the English language as … Read more
In living up to its socialist ideology, the Convention People’s Party is promising Ghanaians who want to study medicine a free postgraduate education. This according to the party’s presidential candidate, is targeted at stemming the brain drain syndrome that has confronted the health sector for decades. Addressing delegates at the launch of CPP’s 2016 manifesto … Read more
“On behalf of the Chiefs of Dambai, I want to welcome you to Dambai, in Krachi East. The Chiefs of Dambai have been supporters of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition over years. The hope and love we have for the NPP is special. We want to tell him (Akufo-Addo) that all the Chiefs of Dambai are … Read more
The paramount chief of Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area, Nana Odam Gyamfi III, has assured the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of the support of the chiefs and people in Dambai in the upcoming elections. “On behalf of the chiefs of Dambai, I want to welcome you to Dambai, in Krachi East. The … Read more
The Gyaasehene of Abotoase, Nana Ansah Asiedu, has appealed to the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to resume the payment of compensations due them as a result of the construction of the Volta Lake, which continues to claim their lands. His request to Nana Akufo-Addo is borne out … Read more
President John Mahama has reiterated his government’s resolve not to disappoint residents of the Volta Region. Opposition parties and some residents have argued that though the region is considered the stronghold of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), the government has deprived the region of development projects. Speaking at Kpando as part of his campaign … Read more
Two years into the mysterious disappearance of Hiplife artiste, Theophilus Tagoe, also known as Castro and female friend, Janet Bandu, the father of Castro, John Eshun believes his son is not dead. Zionfelix.net reported days ago that Hammer of The Last 2 is not happy about how Ghanaians have suddenly forgotten the musician known for … Read more
President John Mahama says he is a tested and proven candidate who deserves to be retained in the general elections set for December 7. Speaking during the launch of the campaign of Pru East MP Kwabena Donkor, President Mahama urged Ghanaians not to be swayed by the relentless criticisms against his government. Our elders say … Read more
Engage Now Africa, an international NGO committed to ending poverty in Africa has launched a campaign dubbed “Trafficking-free Road Campaign” to empower leaders of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) in the Central Region. The 1-day sensitization forum saw over 150 beneficiaries who represented 103 branches of the GPRTU in the Central Region sensitized and empowered on the tricks of … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority (SADA), Mr Charles Abugri is advocating for Kintampo in the Brong Ahafo Region, to be made the national capital of the country. He observes that the area is at the centre of the country aside its vast landmass and also accessible by other parts … Read more
Charcoal burning is gradually taking over fishing activities along the Volta Lake. Development experts argue would further aggravate the already worsening water level of the lake and deplete fish stock. Gemeni, in the South Dayi district of the Volta Region, is one of the 1,232 fishing communities along the banks of the Volta Lake. About … Read more
Local inland fishermen across the country are to adopt alternative fishing practices towards the conservation of the depleting fish stock in a move that seeks to sustain their livelihood. The fishermen who have come together to form the Volta Inland Fishermen Association [VIFA], have resolved to use aquaculture, animal husbandry and dry season farming to … Read more
Gold was discovered, (circa) ca. BC/BCE 6,000 in Egypt (Cramb, Alan W, A Short History of Metals, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University). It was the first and by far the earliest metal discovered and utilised by humans as a result of its excellent reflectivity (throws back almost 100% of light incident … Read more
Workers of Volta Lake, a company contracted by the Government to clean the Albert Bosomtwe Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi have disclosed that they are yet to be paid their full salaries more than a year after their engagement The disgruntled workers numbering over 30 claim the Manageress of the Company, one Dinah Mensah has … Read more
Workers of Volta Lake, a company contracted by the government to clean the Albert Bosomtwe Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi on Monday September 5, 2016 besieged the premises of Skyy Power Fm at Fijai to lament over the nonpayment of salaries for over fifteen months. The disgruntled workers numbering over 30 claim the manageress of … Read more
Ghana has been blessed with a lot. Aside the natural resources, we can as well boast of great tourist sites and holiday destinations. No need to grab a ticket abroad for a vacation or honeymoon treat. Here are five vacation and honeymoon destination for family and loved ones. 1. Zaina lodge. Zaina lodge can be … Read more
Nine people, including a pregnant woman, drowned when the boat they were travelling in capsized on the Dakar river in the Northern Region. The police confirmed to Citi News that only four of the thirteen people on board the boat were rescued. A police officer in the Nanumba North District, DSP Benjamin Aniah, said that … Read more