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World Bank, Google announce map maker to monitor projects in Ghana, other countries
The World Bank and Google January 16, 2012 announced an agreement aimed at improving the ability of developing countries to access a web-based community mapping tool and data to help better monitor public services, and improve disaster and…
Nigerian vessel pays fine to Ghana government for dumping toxic waste
A Nigerian vessel, Spirit River, that dumped toxic waste at an engineered landfill site at Sofokrom in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis last year, has paid a penalty of $220,000 to the Ghana government.
The Public Relations Officer of the…
Special Advisor to UN Boss believes Ghana likely to meet MDG targets by 2015
Ghana is said to be one of the strong performers in Africa on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
According to the former Director of the UN Millennium Project which developed the MDGs, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Ghana…
Child neglect tops cases reported to Ashanti DOVVSU
Child neglect topped the list of cases reported to the police Domestic Violence and Victims’ Support Unit (DOVVSU) in the Ashanti Region last year.
Out of 2,416 cases it received, 1,264 had to do with neglect of parental duty.
Compared…
Court jails teenager 10 years for illegal possessing of fire arm
An unemployed teenager caught with a locally manufactured pistol has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by a Kumasi Circuit Court.
Ahmed Omar was charged with possessing firearm without authority and pleaded not guilty.
The convict…
Volta chiefs open region to Chinese investors
This year could well be the year in which the Volta Region would have the best business opportunities knocking at its door since Ghana’s independence in 1957.
The Region would be hosting a delegation of business people from the Ningxia…
MTTU to crackdown on illegal car washing bays in Ho
The Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service in Ho would soon crackdown on illegal car washing bays in the Ho Township.
Car and vehicle owners who patronize these unauthorized washing bays also risk having their…
Poor need better protection during economic crises – World Bank
During economic recessions, policymakers and economists tend to focus on how the crisis affects growth, employment, overall household incomes and tax revenues. The local, individual story is often missed in such big-picture analysis.
The…
Ghana unlikely to achieve MDG on maternal, infant mortality by 2015
Despite significance reduction in maternal, infant and under five mortality rates in Ghana, it is unlikely that the 2015 Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets could be met.
Mr Prem Shukla, Country Director of Plan Ghana, a…
Ghana opens talks with Shelter Afrique after ‘dead’ STX housing deal
The Ghana government has begun talks with Shelter Afrique, the largest housing development support organisation in Africa, as part of its efforts at securing alternative funding for the botched STX housing project.
A delegation from…