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An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.

President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has pledged his full support for the establishment of the National Defence University by the Ghanaian military.

Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, announced on Friday that public universities are exempt from the government’s suspension of post-retirement contracts.

Plantain sellers at the ‘Berekum Thursday’ market on Friday, held a peaceful demonstration to register their displeasure against ‘attempts’ by the authorities of the Berekum Municipal Assembly to eject them from the market. 

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, in partnership with the SOS Labour Ghana - a job placement specialist company, will provide over 8,500 foreign jobs for Ghanaian youth. 

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspected illegal miners, including two women, at Chiantanga Community in the Wa West District.

Professor Amin Alhassan, Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), stated that the Corporation’s Board remains legitimate despite rumours suggesting otherwise.

The government is working with trade sector stakeholders to develop swift strategies to protect domestic industries from the impact of the 10 percent US tariff on Ghana.

Dr Ignatius A.N.  Awinibuno, Chief Programme Officer (Director) Allied Health, Ministry of Health has called on stakeholders in health to collaborate to seek financial solutions to address challenges of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST) has begun the implementation of a $7 million-project to support Ghana’s transition to a circular economy in the plastic sector.