The Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s regulations that prohibit celebrities from endorsing alcoholic beverages. In 2016, the FDA introduced guidelines for food and beverage advertisements, which included a ban on the use of celebrities and professionals in alcohol advertisements. Mark Darlington …
Read More »Colleges of Education Closed as CETAG Defies Order to End Strike
Academic activities across colleges of education have come to a standstill as the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) continues its strike, defying directives from the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC) to return to work. The ongoing strike has led to a complete cessation of both academic …
Read More »Police Launch Investigation into Deaths of Two Security Men in Wa
The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into the deaths of two individuals in Wa Municipality, Upper West Region. The two incidents were reported today, June 18, 2024, at the Wa East Education Service office and the Wa Model JHS School. Authorities are urging the public, particularly the residents …
Read More »Car Thief Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment
The Gbetsile Circuit Court has handed down a five-year imprisonment sentence to 23-year-old Courage Akadro for the theft of a Toyota Camry. The court, under the leadership of Ms. Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, delivered the sentence after Akadro pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. Akadro received a …
Read More »Patient was Declared Well and Discharged – Winneba Trauma Hospital
In light of the recent controversy surrounding an abandoned patient found in a bush near Gomoa Ojobi, Dr. Prah George Kwame, Medical Director of the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, has clarified that the patient was declared healthy and discharged to her preferred destination. The hospital’s statement comes amidst …
Read More »Mahama Promises to Lower Hajj Costs for Muslims in 2024 Election Campaign
John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj if elected President in the 2024 general elections. The former President emphasized that the current Hajj fare of GH¢75,000 is prohibitively expensive, preventing many ordinary Muslims from fulfilling their pilgrimage …
Read More »Labianca Company Announces the Passing of CEO Eunice Asomah-Hinneh
It is with profound sadness that Labianca Company Limited officially announces the passing of its beloved Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh passed away on June 11, 2024, after a brief illness at the International Maritime Hospital (IMAH) in Tema, Greater Accra Region. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh was …
Read More »Ghana Health Service Launches Probe into Alleged Patient Abandonment in Gomoa Ojobi
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun investigating claims of a patient allegedly being abandoned in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Reports surfaced on Thursday, June 13, along with a video showing a woman wrapped in sheets, purportedly left in a bush. Social media speculated that …
Read More »Three-Week Power Supply Disruption Expected in Ghana Due to Reduction in Gas Supply from Nigeria
The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced an imminent power supply disruption expected to last for three weeks, beginning on June 12, 2024. This period, commonly referred to as “Dumsor” in local parlance, is a result of a significant reduction in gas …
Read More »Pope Francis Advises Priests to Keep Sermons Brief to Prevent Congregation from Sleeping
In Roman Catholic services, a homily typically follows a Bible reading and aims to reinforce the teachings. During his weekly audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis emphasized that homilies should be concise, recommending a maximum duration of eight minutes. “Priests should keep their homilies short and speak for a maximum of …
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