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Accra: Parliament on Thursday passed the Social Protection Bill into law, aiming to streamline social services and mobilize resources to support vulnerable groups within society. The legislation is designed to provide legal backing to the institutional framework for social protection programs targeting specific groups, including children, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Helen Adjoa Ntoso, Chairperson of the Parliament’s Gender and Social Protection Committee, presented the report at the plenary. She stated that the legislation would enhance the capacity of the sector Ministry to deliver emergency services to vulnerable populations in the country. The

Accra: Swimming star Leon Marchand broke the 200 metre medley world record with his performance in the men’s semi-finals at the World Aquatics championships on Wednesday. The French swimmer clocked 1 minute 52.69 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 1:54.00 minutes set by American Ryan Lochte in 2011. According to Ghana News Agency, Marchand expressed disbelief at his achievement, stating, “I can’t believe it right now. I knew I would get close because I felt really good today, the preparation was good.” Marchand, who secured four individual gold medals at his home Games last summer, is solely competing in the

Accra: Dr Alphaeus Asamoah Amoasi, an Optometrist with the Entrance University Hospital, has cautioned the public to desist from touching their eyes without caution or clean hands to prevent eye infections and problems. He emphasized the risks associated with touching the eyes with unclean hands, which could lead to serious infections and eye conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Amoasi highlighted that such misconduct could result in infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye), styes, and more severe issues such as corneal ulcers. He advised the use of sunglasses or UV-protected glasses when outdoors to prevent conditions like cataracts, pterygium, macular

Tamale: Hajia Lamnatu Adam, Executive Director of Songtaba, emphasized the need to invest in young women’s leadership, describing it as vital to inclusive and sustainable development. ‘It is time to invest in women’s empowerment. Young women deserve real seats at the table where policies are made. Their voices matter, and their leadership is critical to the transformation we all seek,’ she said. According to Ghana News Agency, she made the remarks at a regional consultative forum to promote inclusive leadership and amplify the voices of young women across northern Ghana. It was organised by Songtaba, a non-governmental organisation on the

Accra: The Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), recently visited the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, at the Supreme Court premises to discuss potential collaborations between the Ghana Prisons Service and the Judiciary. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting focused on addressing operational gaps between these two critical components of Ghana’s criminal justice system. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie highlighted strategic reforms and initiatives being implemented in prison facilities nationwide. Key topics included concerns about remand inmates facing prolonged detention and the enhancement of Electronic Case Management systems for monitoring inmate cases. Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie suggested creating a Parole discussion board

Sunyani: Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has announced that the nation is making significant progress in integrating nuclear power to support the government’s flagship 24-hour Plus and the ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiatives. The country has established the necessary regulatory, technical, and human resource foundations to incorporate nuclear energy into the national power systems. This effort is being carried out through the Nuclear Power Programme Implementation Organization (NPPI), which aligns with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s milestones. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Jinapor emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing grid reliability to provide

Tetouan: On the occasion of the Throne Day celebrations, King Mohammed VI received the Atlas Lionesses, finalists of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, in Tetouan on Tuesday, July 30. The royal audience was marked by gratitude and symbolism, recognizing a golden generation of Moroccan women’s football. According to Ghana News Agency, this event was part of the festivities marking the 26th anniversary of the Sovereign’s enthronement and celebrated a historic achievement. For the second consecutive time, Morocco reached the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, confirming its status as a new continental power in