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Donald Trump convicted of falsifying business records in hush money scheme

America, May 30, (CNN/GNA)- Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records in connection to Stormy Daniels hush money scheme. The former President of the United States of America…

Western North Region to plant over 1,000,000 trees 

By Alex Baah Boadi, GNA  Adeimbra (WN/R), May 30, GNA – Reverend Edward Opoku Antwi, the Western North Regional Deputy Manager of the Forestry Services Division, says the Region…

National Methane Roadmap for Ghana begins

 Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA   Accra, May 29, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced a programme to develop Ghana’s National Methane Roadmap (G-MRAP), a systematic and collaborative effort to…

Dr Bawumia pledges to assist labour institutions to protect workers under his government 

By Godwill Arthur-Mensah  Accra, May 29, GNA – The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday assured the Trades Union Congress…

Ensure the exchange rate is subjected to intermittent shocks—Dr Atuahene 

BY Morkporkpor Anku  Accra, May 29, GNA – Dr Richmond Atuahene, a Banking consultant, has urged the government to ensure that the exchange rate is subjected to intermittent…

Broadcasting Bill: Final draft ready for Cabinet – Information Minister 

By Edward Acquah, GNA  Accra, May 29, GNA – Ms. Fatima Abubakar, the Minister of Information, says the final draft of the Broadcasting Bill is ready for consideration…

Chief Justice inaugurates High Court at Mampong Ashanti 

By Joyce Danso, GNA  Accra, May 29, GNA – Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has inaugurated a High Court at Mampong in the Ashanti Region.  The new one-storey…

Create conducive working environment for GHABA to succeed — ICU-Ghana to government  

Accra, May 29, GNA – The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU)-Ghana has called on the government to create a congenial work environment for the Ghana Hairdressers and…

My government will support labour institutions, protect workers — Bawumia 

By Godwill Arthur-Mensah  Accra, May 29, GNA – The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Wednesday assured the Trades Union Congress…

Do not use Government drones for social events – MMAs cautioned

By Edward Dankwah  Accra, May 29, GNA – Dr Kojo Ohene Sarfo, Project Coordinator, Greater Accra Resilience and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, has cautioned Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies…

Dropping Andre Ayew was a difficult decision—Ghana coach Otto Addo

By Simon Asare Accra, May 29, GNA – Otoo Addo, the Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars admits that dropping captain Andre Ayew from his most recent squad…

Mahama vows to rebound Ghana’s industrial sector with 24-hour economy

By Isaac Arkoh Cape Coast, May 29, GNA – The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to turn around Ghana’s industrial…

World

Russia reports fending off ATACMS missiles in Crimea

Moscow, May 30, (dpa/GNA) – Russia’s armed forces have again repelled US missiles, drones and explosive boats sent by Ukrainian forces in the Black and Azov Seas, the Defence Ministry in…

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Economy

Majority urges Minority to support government to grow country’s economy 

By Elsie Appiah-Osei  Accra, May 30, GNA- The New Patriotic Party Majority Caucus in Parliament Thursday accused the National Democratic Congress Minority Caucus of attempting to sabotage Ghana’s…

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Business

Mobile Web Ghana to host Online Work Africa Summit July 23 

Accra, May 28, GNA – To tackle youth unemployment, Mobile Web Ghana, a leading technology and entrepreneurship hub, and its partners, have launched the “Online Work Africa Summit”,…

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Politics

Use your office to tackle chieftaincy issues’ – Dr Bawumiah urged

By Agbaxode Emmanuel Ho (VR), May 30, GNA -Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs has appealed to Dr Mahamudu Bawumiah, Presidential Candidate…

Social

Parents urged to prioritise menstrual hygiene of children

By Bertha Badu-Agyei Accra, May 30, GNA – Mrs Patricia Osei Amponsah, the Focal Person for Gender and Child Protection of The Hunger Project-Ghana (THP), has urged parents…

Court & Crime

Court remands plumber over alleged murder

By Gifty Amofa Accra, May 30, GNA – The Kaneshie District Court has remanded a plumber accused of allegedly murdering Henry Kwame Gyan, the Registrar of the Duayaw-Nkwanta…

Education

Agona West NPP PC donates 50 standing fans to Nyakrom SHTS

By James Esuon Agona Nyakrom (C/R), May 30, GNA –Mr Chris Jojo Arhin Arthur, Parliamentary Candidate for Agona West New Patriotic Party (NPP) has presented 50 standing fans…

Health

Don’t treat pre-eclampsia with herbs, obstetrician advises pregnant women

By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah Dodowa, May 30, GNA – Dr Frank Kwasi Nyabe, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Shai-Osudoku District Hospital, has cautioned pregnant women against treating…

Minister tasks EPA to address environmental challenges with urgency

By Edward Acquah Accra, May 30, GNA – Madam Ophelia Mensah Hayford, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, has tasked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to…

National Methane Roadmap for Ghana begins

 Albert Oppong-Ansah, GNA   Accra, May 29, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced a programme to develop Ghana’s National Methane Roadmap (G-MRAP), a systematic and collaborative effort to…

Podcasts

Air Pollution in Informal Settlements Plaguing Ghana's Children, Why Can't Clean Air Be Enforced? And... Young People Work to Clean Our Air - Clean Air Report Ghana

  1. Air Pollution in Informal Settlements Plaguing Ghana's Children, Why Can't Clean Air Be Enforced? And... Young People Work to Clean Our Air
  2. Residents and Workers Fear Retribution in Polluted Kumasi Industrial Zone; Roadworks Plague Accra and We Got To South Africa to Ride the Rapid Transit Bus
  3. Women fish smokers pay a high price for the food we eat and MPs move to address air pollution
  4. Air Pollution Threatens Ghana's Food Supply and, Driving Down Dangerous Vehicle Emissions
  5. Woodworkers, Fish Smokers and the People of Tema's Industrial Zone Battle the Health Impacts of Toxic Air

Features

Effective Tax Refund Regime, a catalyst to boost voluntary tax compliance

Accra, May 29, GNA- The advocacy for voluntary compliance in the filing and payment of taxes by taxpayers in accordance with applicable tax laws, makes it an imperative…

The 24-hour economy proposition for Ghana: The demand question still lingers

By Dr Harrison Adjimah Accra, May 29, GNA – The attempt by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to cash in on the popularity of the 24-hour economy…

Preparing for Epidemic Outbreaks: Public Health Emergency Fund in Ghana crucial  

A GNA Feature by Comfort Sena Fetrie/ Emmanuel Gamson    Tamale, May 27, GNA – As the saying goes; “health is wealth”, governments around the world have obligations to…

Breaking Barriers: The Struggle of Women Journalists 

GNA Feature by Regina Benneh    Sunyani, May 27, GNA – Activities of women in most African traditions have either been ignored, condemned, or consigned into some obscure corners…

Stampedes during Hajj: A call for holistic streamlining for Ghanaian pilgrims

By A. G. Naeem Ahmed  Accra, May 17, GNA – Every year, Ghanaian citizens embark on the sacred journey of Hajj to Mecca in fulfilment of one of…

Inside Ghana’s ‘ambitious’ energy transition plan: Opportunities and challenges

By Edward Acquah Accra, May 27, GNA- As the world races to transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy, Ghana has developed a National Energy Transition Framework (2022-2070)…

Foreign Features

“Ningbo in Light and Shadow” – the Premier Exhibition of the Global 100 Exhibitions on 100 Enterprises launched in Cambodia

On the morning of May 23, the premier exhibition of “Ningbo in Light and Shadow” was launched in Cambodia. Chen Cong, Minister-Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia,…

Global firms gear up for another rewarding run at CIIE 2024 

Following another successful edition that saw a record number of participants and deals, the China International Import Expo (CIIE), which is hailed as an ideal place for global…

Zhengzhou: Interactive Exhibitions on the International Museum Day 

In central China’s Zhengzhou city, visiting museums has become a new trend of urban lifestyle. On May 18, the International Museum Day, museums in Zhengzhou in the Henan…

Sports

Otto Addo promises special focus on local players  

By Simon Asare  Accra, May 29, GNA – After being reappointed on a permanent basis, Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has promised to give players in the…

Entertainment

British Council, TGMA to support upcoming artistes with ‘SoCreative E-Learning’ initiative

Accra, May 30, GNA – Organizers of the annual Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have announced their partnership with the British Council’s SoCreative E-Learning Initiative, aimed at increasing…

Africa

South Africa chooses new parliament in major election

Cape Town, May 29, (dpa/GNA) – South Africans are heading to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, in what could be a pivotal election. The elections are seen…

Americas

Donald Trump convicted of falsifying business records in hush money scheme

America, May 30, (CNN/GNA)- Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records in connection to Stormy Daniels hush money scheme. The former President of the United States of America…

Asia

North Korea accused of sending faeces-filled balloons across border

Seoul, May 29, (dpa/GNA) – North Korea was accused on Wednesday of sending hundreds of balloons containing rubbish and faeces across the heavily fortified border with South Korea. The South Korean…

Europe

Heads of Military Intelligence of Bulgaria, Czechia hold bilateral meeting in Sofia

Sofia, May 30 (BTA/GNA) – The Director of the Bulgarian Defence Ministry’s Military Intelligence Service, Brigadier General Venelin Venev, met with the Director of the Czech Military Intelligence,…

Middle East

Slow-moving convoy sets off in protest against the Israeli government

Tel Aviv, May 28, (dpa/GNA) – A slow-moving convoy of Israeli protesters set off in their vehicles on Tuesday morning to show their anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing and…

VOA News Videos
Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities

In Africa, about 15% of the population faces disability challenges despite advancements in technology.

Biden launches $14M ad campaign to reach young Black voters

The US presidential race is on — and each of the candidates is attempting to pull certain populations away from his competitor.

Kosovar's sculptures transform roof of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gigantic metal sculptures made by Kosovo-born artist Petrit Halilaj adorn the rooftop of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Ghana’s civil society groups join anti-corruption fight

Civil society groups in Ghana are taking up the challenge to expose corruption and push for action.