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Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service The Effutu directorate of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has disclosed that a total of 74 fire incidents were recorded in the Municipality from January to December 2024, compared to 53 in 2023. According to DOII Fredrick Adu Poku, Effutu Municipal Commander of the GNFS, the increase in fire outbreaks could be attributed to non-adherence of fire safety measures by the public, despite the numerous awareness campaigns and education by the Service. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Winneba, DOII Adu Poku revealed that the station attended to 113…

The government has appointed Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, the Provost of the College of Education at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), as the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Prof. Davis, known for his impressive academic and administrative background, is expected to bring strong leadership and fresh ideas to Ghana’s education system. He replaces Dr. Eric Nkansah, who has been relieved of his duties as Director-General of GES. Prof. Davis holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and a Master of Arts in Mathematics Education from Hiroshima University in Japan. He graduated…

Ghana’s cholera outbreak has so far claimed the lives of 43 persons and a total of 480 infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said.The cholera outbreak, which hit the country in October 2024, has spread to five regions, including Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern, and Ashanti.Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that as of January 21, 2025, 30 persons were on admission at various hospitals.Information gathered by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in the latest Cholera Situational Report (SITREP) indicate that 5,527 suspected cholera cases had so far been recorded in the five Regions.It said 113 new…

Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo has officially taken office as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), vowing to drive Ghana’s commercial shipping sector forward through a stakeholder-centered and collaborative approach. At a brief handing-over ceremony held at the Ghana Shippers’ House on Monday, 3rd February 2025, the outgoing CEO, Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, extended his best wishes to Prof. Gyampo and pledged his full support for a smooth transition. Management and staff warmly welcomed the new CEO and affirmed their commitment to working with him to achieve the organization’s vision. In his inaugural remarks, Prof. Gyampo expressed…

A recent report gauged the economic damage done by fishing fleets with shady track records in five vulnerable countries: Ecuador, Ghana, Peru, the Philippines, and Senegal.It found that these fleets’ activities could be costing the five countries 0.26% of their combined GDP, leaving some 30,000 people jobless and pushing around 142,000 deeper into poverty.“The report emphasizes that the uncontrolled growth in global fishing has led to overfishing, stressing fish stocks and impacting communities and the oceans’ well-being,” one of the authors told Mongabay.See All Key Ideas Companies implicated in illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing can have a…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the postponement of the upcoming Matchday 20 fixtures following the violent incidents and tragic fatality that occurred during the match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on February 2, 2025. This decision aims to give the GFA time to engage with relevant stakeholders, including clubs, security personnel, and law enforcement, to discuss the aftermath of the violence and determine the necessary measures to prevent future incidents. The postponement will also allow the GFA to assess the current situation, conduct consultations, and devise strategies to improve safety protocols for both players and fans across…

In 2017, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) tasked its Working Group with exploring reforms to the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system. In January 2024, in Vienna, the group reviewed a draft statute for an advisory centre and discussed updates to guidelines on preventing and mitigating investment disputes. The 48th session of the Working Group again took place from April 1 to 5, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Representatives from 47 Member States including Ghana and 19 Observer States participated, focusing on advancing ISDS reforms, including procedural issues and the establishment of the…

The untimely demise of Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as Pooley, at a football match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman, is not just another statistic in the long history of violence plaguing Ghanaian football. It is a damning indictment of the systemic failures in ensuring safety, security, and emergency response at public events. Football, often described as the beautiful game, has the power to unite communities, bring about joy, and foster national pride. However, the “senseless killing” of Pooley, who lived and breathed the sport, has cast a dark shadow over a league. Pathetically, the beautiful game is becoming a…

The Western North Regional Manager for the Foreigners Identity Management Systems (FIMS), a subsidiary of the Margins Group, Mr. George Nana Effah Boadu, popularly known as King Bobo, has been enstooled as the chief of Apapam-Esaase under the Kyebi Traditional Council in the Eastern Region.He will now bear the stool name Baffour Nana Kwaku Sono Sikabede IV.Addressing a large gathering after swearing the oath of allegiance to the Chief of Apapam, Okogyeaman Opagyafori IV, Baffour Kwaku Sono pledged to leverage his influence and current position to lobby for developmental projects from both the government and non-governmental organizations.”Apapam-Esaase is our home,…

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