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EU praises Ghana's democratic credentials

Accra, Feb 23, GNA - The Head of the European Union (EU), Ambassador Claude Maerten has praised Ghana for its democratic credentials, saying the country has been recognized worldwide as the beacon of democracy in Africa. The Ambassador made the observation when he paid a working visit to the Upper West Region of Ghana to hold discussions...

GHS launches project to prevent and eradicate NTD’s

Accra, Feb. 23, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has developed and launched a project to eradicate Neglect Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which over the years had undermined the socio-economic development of the country. The project dubbed: "End in Africa - Ghana and 2012 MDA’s for...

Talensi-Nabdan Assembly and Peal Deng implement component of GSOP

Tongo (UE), Feb 22, GNA - The Talensi-Nabdam District in the Upper East Region in collaboration with Peal Deng, a Community Based Organization(CBO), is implementing a component of the Ghana Social Opportunity Project (GSOP), which has targeted the planting of over 1,500 tress around a dam in the area to protect it. Speaking to the Ghana...

CSM claims 14 lives in Upper East Region

Bolgatanga, (UE), Feb 22, GNA - At least 14 people have died out of Cerebro-Spinal Meningistis (CSM) infection in the Upper East Region between January and February 2012. The Region has recorded 81 cases so far. Out of the number, Bolgatanga recorded two cases, Bongo one case, Builsa 24 cases with four deaths; Garu recorded two...

Labour Inspectorate Division needs support - Chief Labour Officer

Agona Swedru (C/R), Jan. 23, GNA – Miss Elizabeth Hagan, Chief Labour Officer, Labour Department of Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare, on Wednesday called for support to re-position labour inspectors at workplaces. “Labour inspection is vital instrument in ensuring good governance in the world of work but is also...

Schools in Talensi-Nabdam hail Bill and Michelle Lerach ICT Centre

Tongo (UE), Feb. 22, (GNA - School children from Gbeogo-Yinduure Circuit in the Talensi- Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, have commended Mr and Mrs Bill Lerach for building Information Communication Centre (ICT) for the area. They (couple) are citizens of California San Diego in the United States. Speaking to the Ghana...

Ministers of God urged to use pulpit to promote good moral practices

Bolgatanga (UE), Feb. 22, GNA - Mrs Lucy Awuni, Upper East Deputy Regional Minister, has appealed to ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ to use their pulpits to reverse moral decadence in society. She said spreading the message at sermons would whip up the interest of the citizenry to promote good moral practices which were critical...

Labour Inspectorate Division needs support - Chief Labour Officer

Poor performance of BECE results in Navrongo is a worry - Bosco’s Principal

Navrongo (UE), Feb 22, GNA – Mr Alfred Ndago, Principal of the St John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo, has said the downward trend of students performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) should challenge teachers to sit up to improve the quality teaching and learning. He said teachers could not...

Legislative function of district assemblies has enhanced Ghana’s democracy

GNA Lambussie, Feb. 22, GNA – The legislative function of district assemblies has helped to enhance the quality of Ghana’s democracy, the Lambussie/Karni District Chief Executive, Mr. Clement B. Benin observed on Wednesday. He said because of the unique roles they play in exercising legislative functions, especially...