Accra: Ghana is advancing efforts to integrate climate adaptation into development planning, but financial constraints continue to hinder full execution. Progress has been driven by the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Project, led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with sectoral partners. Since its inception in 2020, the initiative has established crucial foundations for … Read more
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to creating an enabling environment for private sector-led growth under Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda. He announced that the Ghana Customs Authority has been directed to implement 24-hour operations at the country’s ports to reduce transaction costs and ease business operations. According to Ghana News Agency, this … Read more
Kumasi: Fourteen Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across Ghana have pledged tougher enforcement of land-use rules to tackle flooding and advance climate adaptation. The resolution was adopted during a two-day peer learning exchange in Kumasi, organised by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to Ghana News Agency, … Read more
Accra: A 45-year-old trader, who allegedly assaulted a woman, was granted a GHC15,000.00 bail with two sureties by the Kaneshie District Court Two. Perry Ohene Darko, arraigned for assault, had his plea not taken during the court proceedings. According to Ghana News Agency, the Court stipulated that both sureties must reside within its jurisdiction, with … Read more
Accra: The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has urged employers and employees to regularly utilize the organization’s digital platforms to expedite transactions and ensure smooth compliance with statutory requirements. Stakeholders have been encouraged to stay updated with new digital tools and provide feedback as the institution works to enhance service delivery through technology. … Read more
Tamale: An awards-based competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was recently held for female students from selected Senior High Schools in the Northern Region. The event aimed to raise awareness and deepen students’ understanding of the SDGs while promoting innovation, critical thinking, and empowering girls to lead change in their schools and communities. … Read more