ECOWAS Chiefs to conclude strategic meeting in Accra today
The meeting of ECOWAS Defence Chiefs taking place in Accra enters day two today. The meeting is expected to come up with a concrete decision on the way forward in the Niger crisis. Defence Chiefs from about 10 ECOWAS countries are attending the Accra meeting. Conspicuously absent are Defence Chiefs from Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, […]
NIGER: Accra to host ECOWAS Military Chiefs
Military Chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are expected to meet in Accra, Ghana, within the week to discuss possible military intervention in Niger. The meeting was called after ECOWAS Leaders last week approved the deployment of a “standby force to restore constitutional order” in Niger, whose elected President was toppled […]
Fresh street lights procured for Greater Accra region
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has procured 20,000 Street lights to be distributed and installed in the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region. This is to improve the lighting system and security in the region. Currently, the Council is collating a list of all the electoral areas […]
Accra: 2023 World Food Safety month celebration launched
By: Nana Achiaa Aboagye The Veterinary Service Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and its partners have launched the 2023 World Food Safety Month celebration in Accra. Meanwhile, Wednesday, June 7, will be marked as World Food Safety Day. The occasion is used to intensify efforts to ensure that the food we eat […]
GJA billed to host Third African Media Convention in Accra
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is billed to host the third edition of the African Media Convention. GJA, an affiliate of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and its parent body the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) won the bid to host the Third African Media Convention in Accra, Ghana in May […]
GNFS holds Remembrance Service to mark International Firefighters Day
By Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Joining the world for a Remembrance Service to honor and appreciate the sacrifice of all firefighters at the National Headquarters in Accra, the Chief Fire Officer Julius Kuunor says steps are being taken to ensure that the wellbeing of personnel in the service are taken care of. The remembrance Service was not […]
Bernard Kafui Sokpe launches Jambo Spaces: Accra’s new creative co-working hub
By Seli Baisie Bernard Kafui Sokpe, a former Senior Manager at Twitter Africa, has announced the launch of Jambo Spaces, a new co-working hub in Accra that promises to be a hub of creativity and innovation. The facility is a carefully curated collection of co-working spaces, event spaces, and a music studio, with plans for […]
Accra: Portion of Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange now Mechanic Yard
By Godfred Amoaful A portion of Ring Road West beneath the ongoing Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange project, in the Korle Bu Hospital direction, has been converted into a Mechanic Yard, where Spare Parts Dealers and Mechanics service cars, which is often a nuisance on that stretch. Construction work on the Interchange has stalled for a while, […]
Accra: Ban on drumming and noise making kicks off May 15
The Ga Traditional Council has announced a ban on drumming and noise making effective May 15 to June 15, 2023. The month-long ban forms part of activities to mark this year’s Homowo festival. The ban affects any form of noise-making, including the use of loudspeakers, drums, tambourines, funeral rites and roadside evangelism. Addressing the media […]
Climate Change and Green Economy week launched in Accra
By: Mavis Offei This year’s Climate Change and Green Economy week has officially opened in Accra and running with the theme of, “Climate Change; A threat to our Livelihood.” The Minister for Environment, Science, innovation and Technology, Dr Kwaku Afriyie launching the week said, Africa and Ghana must agree to forgo industrial Development through fossil […]
