Road accidents biggest killer of young people – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says road injuries are now the biggest killer of children and young adults worldwide. The organisation published figures that also reveal Africa has the worst rate of road traffic deaths in the world. Its report says many African and South American countries still do not have sufficient speed limit laws. […]
Japan eases immigration rules for workers
Japan’s parliament has approved a controversial new law allowing thousands of foreigners into the country to ease labour shortages. From next April foreigners will be allowed to take up jobs in sectors such construction, farming and nursing. Japan has traditionally been wary of immigration but the government says more foreigners are needed because of Japan’s […]
8th December, 2018
The Ghanaian Times writes on the creation of new regions for which a referendum has been scheduled for December 27. The paper advises all interest groups as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to be realistic in their demands because of the huge capital outlay required in putting structures in place for efficient and […]
GJA campaigns for inclusive and accountable local governance in Ghana
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), is implementing an 18-month project with funding from the Strengthening Transparency and Responsiveness-STAR-Ghana aimed at strengthening media and CSO collaboration for inclusive and accountable local governance in Ghana. Under the project, GJA is carrying out integrated set of media interventions in partnership with civil society actors, in order to foster […]
“Agricultural sector receiving massive investment” – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says evidence abounds that the agricultural sector is receiving unprecedented support through massive investment aimed at transforming and modernising the sector. According to President Akufo-Addo, since assuming office, his government has left no one in doubt about the importance of agriculture as one of the cogs for accelerating economic […]
President Akufo-Addo launches S.D. Dombo Foundation
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described Ghanaian political great, Chief Simon Diedong Dombo, as the unsung hero of the three founders of the Danquah/Dombo/Busia political tradition, whose principled life should be emulated by the current generation of leaders. Dombo’s style of leadership, which was characterised by integrity, selflessness, courage and principled loyalty, the […]
